Vi is a unique champion in League of Legends, known for her distinctive Atlas Gauntlets and role as a Piltover Enforcer. Here's what makes her special:

Development and Voice Acting

• Voiced by Cia Court in League of Legends and Legends of Runeterra
• Voiced by Hailee Steinfeld in Arcane
• Originally conceived as "Ruby" on rollerskates before becoming the Piltover Enforcer
• Development took two years to finalize her current design

Character Details

• Real name is Violet (revealed in Arcane)
• Left-handed
• Weighs 8,140 lbs with gauntlets
• Height: 172 cm (5'7")
• Age: Early 20s
• Confirmed lesbian in official Riot pride art 2023

Gameplay Features

• Shortest champion name (2 characters)
• First champion revealed through a forum thread
• Unique passive interaction with Caitlyn ("Piltover's Finest")
• Abilities named after criminal charges (e.g., Vault Breaker, Cease and Desist)
• Light indicator on back shows Blast Shield cooldown

Notable Facts

• Name "Vi" comes from Roman numeral tattoo on her cheek
• Atlas Gauntlets created by Vaido Violante in original lore, changed to Jayce/Viktor creation in Arcane
• Sister relationship with Jinx confirmed in Arcane
• Part of several champion themes including PROJECT, Arcane, and Debonair
• Performs the 'Ali Shuffle' during taunt animation

The character has evolved significantly through various iterations and adaptations, becoming one of League's most iconic champions with a rich narrative background and unique gameplay mechanics.

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