The music video for the League of Legends 2024 World Championship anthem, “Heavy Is The Crown,”features an intriguing nod to a legendary quote from pro player Faker.
Recently, League of Legends unveiled its Worlds anthem for 2024. After much anticipation, it was confirmed that the American rock band Linkin Park would perform their new track, “Heavy Is The Crown.” This selection marks a shift from the traditional musical styles usually associated with Worlds; however, fans widely embraced the change.
In addition to the powerful music, the accompanying music video showcases professional players depicted as iconic champions, with Faker representing the king everyone in the community recognizes him as.
The video is packed with numerous references to players and significant moments from the League of Legends esports scene. Among these, one particular detail stands out—a hidden reference that many might overlook, despite its connection to one of the most memorable quotes in the history of League of Legends.
oomfs and i were talking about this crazy level of detail:the korean text beside azir reads “모든 길은 결국 저를 통합니다”which as most people know is faker’s iconic quote which translates to “all roads lead to me.”here it is slowed for your enjoyment! pic.twitter.com/ZhWyq7fjwt
— 🫠 Don’t bully me (@tachycardial) September 24, 2024
As highlighted by a user on Twitter, the “Heavy Is The Crown”music video is laden with intricate details. Among them is a brief moment where Faker removes his cloak, transitioning into an animation featuring Azir.
This split-second scene contains Korean text next to Azir that translates to Faker’s famed quote, “All roads lead to me.” This subtle Easter Egg not only adds allure to the video but also illustrates the meticulous attention to detail by the developers.
The quote originally appeared during the 2023 T1 versus JDG semifinals day two tease, where Faker directly addressed Ruler, stating, “Ruler, you must not forget: All roads lead to me.” This is followed by the powerful chorus of “Legends Never Die,”boosting anticipation leading up to the event.
With the 2024 Worlds on the way, fans can expect even more captivating content from the developers regarding the tournament, along with possibly more nods to one of the most iconic quotes in League of Legends history.
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