
Which LoL Champion Says 'Arise, Death': It's Viego, The Ruined King
The quote "Arise, death, and greet the king who conquered you back!" belongs to Viego, the Ruined King in League of Legends.
Key details about Viego:
- Primary role: Jungler
- Unique passive ability: Can temporarily control deceased enemies and use their abilities (except ultimates)
- Core part of League of Legends lore with his own dedicated novel
- Background: Former king who triggered the Ruination while attempting to resurrect his wife

Viego with crown and sword
Viego's story centers around his tragic past as a ruler whose obsessive love for his deceased wife led to a magical catastrophe known as the Ruination. Now he wanders Runeterra, spreading the Black Mist while searching for a way to bring his wife back to life.
The quote reflects his character's core themes:
- His royal status ("king")
- His connection to death and the undead
- His defiance against death itself
- His ongoing quest for power over death
This line is one of many that showcases Viego's character as both a former monarch and a being deeply connected to death and undeath in League of Legends lore.
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