Cassiopeia,the Serpent's Embrace,Cassiopeia Du Couteau

Stats: health: Health630+104, resource: Mana350+60, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)5.5+0.5, resource regen: Mana regen. (per 5s)8+0.8, armor: Armor18+4.7, attack damage: Attack damage53+3, attack speed: Base AS0.647, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius120, release: 2010-12-14, changed: V13.22, role: Battlemage, position: TopMiddleBottom, rangetype: Ranged, adaptivetype: Magic, cost: 4800|880

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CassiopeiaMainMutatingHumanTitlesReal nameCassiopeia Du CouteauNickname(s)SnakeAlias(es)The Serpent's EmbraceLady CassiopeiaCharacteristicsSpeciesHuman(Magically Altered)Pronoun(s)She/HerTimelineBorn:965 AN - 971 ANWeapon(s)ToxinsTwin FangPetrifying GazePersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originNoxus Prime,NoxusCurrent residenceUrzeris,ShurimaFamilyMarcus Du Couteau†(Formerly Missing Father)Soreana Du Couteau(Mother)Talon Du Couteau(Adopted Brother)Katarina Du Couteau(Sister)Professional statusOccupation(s)NoxianNoblewomanRegion(s)NoxusFaction(s)Du Couteau HouseBlack RoseRelated character(s)KatarinaRenektonNasusXerathSivirAzirTalon

Cassiopeia

• Main
• Mutating
• Human
Titles

Real name

Nickname(s)

Alias(es)

• The Serpent's Embrace
• Lady Cassiopeia
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:965 AN - 971 AN
Weapon(s)

• Toxins
• Twin Fang
• Petrifying Gaze
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Marcus Du Couteau†(Formerly Missing Father)
• Soreana Du Couteau(Mother)
• Talon Du Couteau(Adopted Brother)
• Katarina Du Couteau(Sister)
Professional status

Occupation(s)

Region(s)

Faction(s)

• Du Couteau House
• Black Rose
Related character(s)

Cassiopeiais a deadly creature bent on manipulating others to her will. Youngest and most beautiful daughter of the noble Du Couteau family ofNoxus, she ventured deep into the crypts beneathShurimain search of ancient power. There, she was bitten by a gruesome tomb guardian, whose venom transformed her into a viper-like predator. Cunning and agile, Cassiopeia now slithers under the veil of night, petrifying her enemies with her baleful gaze.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early life1.2Contemporary history1.3Recent events
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Katarina5.2Black Rose
• 6Sivir
• 7Read More7.1Biography7.2Starring Champion7.3Mentioned Champion7.4Alternate Universes
• 8Trivia
• 9Change log
• 10References
• 11See also
• 1.1Early life
• 1.2Contemporary history
• 1.3Recent events
• 5.1Katarina
• 5.2Black Rose
• 7.1Biography
• 7.2Starring Champion
• 7.3Mentioned Champion
• 7.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early life[]

Born as a noble ofNoxus, Cassiopeia Du Couteau had a sharp mind and wit at an early age, and very early on in her life the Du Couteau family moved toUrzeris,Shurima. While her older sisterKatarinatrained under their fatherMarcusto be an assassin, Cassiopeia was taught by her motherSoreanahow to use a position of authority. One day, Soreana fell ill as a result of an assassination attempt through poisoning her hairbrush. With Marcus removing the house staff, Cassiopeia tended to her mother, where the two developed a closer bond as Soreana recovered.

When Marcus and Katarina returned to Noxus, Cassiopeia remained in Urzeris with her mother. Soreana told her the truth that she was part of theBlack Rosecult, which had managed to influence Shurima. As Cassiopeia grew to adulthood, Soreana mentored her to be a cunning and manipulative figure who could use those around her as tools before disposing of them when given the chance. Cassiopeia was initiated into the Black Rose by stealthily assassinating those who plotted Soreana's death.

After gaining her role with the Black Rose's plans, Cassiopeia raided Shuriman ruins with the help of a Shuriman mercenary namedSivir. When Soreana received the news that her husband honoredJericho Swain'scoup againstBoram Darkwill, she realized that the Black Rose would be in danger, so she instructed Cassiopeia to obtain Shurima's godly power. Swearing to her mother's oath, Cassiopeia raided the underground Tomb of the Forgotten with Sivir. She backstabbed Sivir with her dagger before reaching for the artifact, the Chalikar to open the doors to the tomb and gain theGod-Warriors'power of Ascension.

However, Cassiopeia was bitten by a stone snake guardian wwhich guarded the tomb, painfully transforming her into a half-human, half-snake hybrid. Falling into despair, Cassiopeia mourned her lost life for weeks, but eventually moved on and accepted her new form, hoping for her newfound Ascended magic to have potential for the Black Rose.

Contemporary history[]

Recent events[]

Getting used to her new form while overlooking Urzeris, Cassiopeia felt an urge to hunt down a Noxian soldier she held contempt for. Lurking out of his view, she admonished him for killing children for drake meat for profit and killing three people while leaving them unrecognizable. Calling out to her to show herself, Cassiopeia revealed her monstrous appearance to him. She wrapped her tail around the soldier, feeling sadistic satisfaction towards his pain. He recognized her as Lady Cassiopeia and taunted her about how she lost her nobility. In response, Cassiopeia released all of her pent-up emotions as she petrified him into stone. Feeling satisfaction that her new cursed form allowed her to take what she wanted, she smashed the petrified soldier as she eagerly plotted to attack her next victim.

Appearance[]

Cassiopeia is a slim woman who wears only a Shuriman headdress, bra and armbands on her elbows. After being transformed by her curse, her legs turned into a long green snake tail merged into her body with a golden belt, and her fingers have become golden with an adorned jewel on the back of each hand. She has black sclera with glowing lime irises and slitted pupils. She has snake-like fangs in place of teeth and a forked tongue.

Personality[]

Cassiopeia is a treacherous, manipulative schemer who takes any opportunity she can to further her goals. She has an individualistic philosophy, seeing others as tools to exploit. After transforming into her cursed form, she initially felt disgust towards her new body and despair from losing her old life as a noble, but embraced her new form as a way to enact her goals herself. Though Cassiopeia's new capabilities have made her sadistic and predatory, she still has moral standards and prefers to hunt those more evil than herself, such as when she admonished and killed a Noxian soldier whom committed inhumane crimes.

Abilities[]

• Magically Altered Physiology:Cassiopeia was transformed in a monstrous half-snake creature with several new powers.Tail:Cassiopeia's legs were replaced by a long, snake like tail. She can use her tail to ensnare others, or as a blunt weapon. The tail is also much faster than normal human legs.Toxin Creation:Cassiopeia naturally produces powerful toxins that can kill one in a matter of minutes.Fangs:Cassiopeia has gained fangs that she can use to bite her foes, or shoot as projectiles.Petrifying Gaze:Cassiopeia's gaze can turn others to stone.
• Tail:Cassiopeia's legs were replaced by a long, snake like tail. She can use her tail to ensnare others, or as a blunt weapon. The tail is also much faster than normal human legs.
• Toxin Creation:Cassiopeia naturally produces powerful toxins that can kill one in a matter of minutes.
• Fangs:Cassiopeia has gained fangs that she can use to bite her foes, or shoot as projectiles.
• Petrifying Gaze:Cassiopeia's gaze can turn others to stone.
Relations[]

Katarina[]

Cassiopeia isKatarina'syounger sister. The sisters andthe Blade's Shadoware members ofNoxiannoble house Du Couteau, whose head (General Marcus, Noxus' finest assassin) is missing and presumed dead.

Black Rose[]

Cassiopeia was initiated into theBlack Roseorder by her mother Soreana. One of her missions tasked by her mother was to retrieve godlike powers that had been the key toShurima'ssupremacy in ancient times to help the order defeat Swain'sTrifarix. Her father and sister supportedSwain, which was considered a betrayal by Cassiopeia and her mother. Other members of her house may not be aware of their connection to the organization.

Sivir[]

Cassiopeia hiredSivirto raid ancientShurimanruins and later stabbed her to steal her blade in order to open an ancient tomb.RenektonandXerathwere released thanks to Cassiopeia.

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Biography



Biography

The Serpent's Embrace

ByIan St. Martin

Starring:Cassiopeia

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Katarina,Marcus Du Couteau,Sivir,Soreana Du Couteau,Swain

Starring Champion



Video

Descent into the Tomb

Scroll after scroll in Noxian libraries chronicle the power buried within Shurima. Now Cassiopeia thinks she's found the key. Learn how the saga began.

Starring:Azir,Cassiopeia,Renekton,Sivir,Xerath

Mentioned:Nasus



Short Story • 5 Minute Read

The Shedding of Skin

ByRayla Heide

Cassiopeia reclined against the crenelated rooftop, and gazed over the winding alleys and crowded streets of Urzeris. A Noxian possession for years, the coastal city still refused to completely embrace its new identity—it felt ancient, and quietly resistant to the future.

Starring:Cassiopeia

Mentioned Champion



Comic

Katarina: Issue 4

ByScott Hawkes

The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?

Starring:Drann,Jaredan,Katarina,Talon

Mentioned:Cassiopeia,Jarvan III,Marcus Du Couteau,Rache,Soreana Du Couteau,Swain,Zed



Biography

The Battle Mistress

ByRayla Heide

Starring:Sivir

Mentioned:Azir,Cassiopeia,Nasus,Renekton,Taliyah,Xerath



Biography

The Magus Ascendant

ByGraham McNeill

Starring:Xerath

Mentioned:Azir,Cassiopeia,Nasus,Renekton,Sivir



Biography

The Sinister Blade

ByAnthony Burch

Starring:Katarina

Mentioned:Cassiopeia,Marcus Du Couteau,Soreana Du Couteau,Talon



Short Story • 5 Minute Read

Water

ByOdin Austin Shafer

Sivir's throat felt like it was coated in a layer of broken glass. The cracked flesh of her lips burned. Her eyes refused to focus. I've given them more than enough time to move on.

Starring:Sivir

Mentioned:Azir,Cassiopeia

Alternate Universes



Video

Dominion (Video)



Starring:Cassiopeia,Irelia,Jarvan IV,Lux,Malphite,Miss Fortune,Mordekaiser,Ryze,Swain,Teemo



Entries

Journal of Justice

ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Entries

Judgment

ByInstitute of War

The truest opponent lies within.

Starring:Boram Darkwill,Brand,Caitlyn,Cassiopeia,Galio,Graves,Irelia,Jarvan IV,Karma,LeBlanc,Lee Sin,Leona,Lux,Maokai,Miss Fortune,Nocturne,Orianna,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Skarner,Sona,Swain,Talon,Trundle,Urgot,Varus,Vayne,Vladimir,Wukong,Xerath,Xin Zhao,Yorick



Video

Make History

In this battle of regions, one will conquer all others to make history.

Starring:Alistar,Ashe,Azir,Bard,Brand,Caitlyn,Cassiopeia,Elise,Evelynn,Janna,Karma,LeBlanc,Lee Sin,Lucian,Morgana,Nautilus,Orianna,Pyke,Ryze



Video

Return to the Stars



Starring:Aurelion Sol,Bard,Cassiopeia,Gnar,Illaoi,Kog'Maw,Nautilus,Nocturne,Teemo,Urgot,Vayne,Viktor,Ziggs



Game

Spirit Bonds

ByJared Rosen,Michael Yichao,Rayla Heide,Elan Stimmel,Cat Manning,David Slagle,John O'Bryan,Michael Luo,Phillip Vargas

They say the Spirit Blossom Festival represents a thinning of the veil between our world and the Spirit Realm.

Starring:Ahri,Cassiopeia,Kindred,Lillia,Teemo,Thresh,Yasuo,Yone



Comic

Olaf vs Everything: Series 2

ByTom Barton



Starring:Olaf

Mentioned:Ahri,Aurelion Sol,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Ekko,Gnar,Illaoi,Karthus,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Nagakabouros,Ornn,Renekton,Skarner,Teemo,Tryndamere,Urgot,Vel'Koz,Vi,Viktor,Vladimir,Warwick,Zyra



Comic

Playtime with Gnar: Series 1

ByRachel J. Corey



Starring:Gnar

Mentioned:Amumu,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Darius,Draven,Karthus,Kha'Zix,Lee Sin,Leona,Malzahar,Nocturne,Nunu,Rengar,Twisted Fate,Willump



Short Story

The Man with the Grinning Shadow

ByJared Rosen

“You the marshal?”

Starring:Alistar,Karthus,Lucian,Senna,Thresh,Urgot

Mentioned:Cassiopeia



Video

The Path, An Ionian Myth

Every myth carries a seed of truth. A slain swordsman must decide if he will make peace with his past—or be consumed by it.

Starring:Ahri,Yone

Mentioned:Cassiopeia,Kindred,Lillia,Teemo,Thresh,Yasuo

Trivia[]

• It is possible that the snake statue in the tomb is related toNaganeka, aGod-WarriordeemedDarkin.
• In the old lore,CassiopeiaconsidersTalonas more of an outsider, whileKatarinatreats him as a brother.
Change log[]

References[]



See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Serpentine Grace, Description: Innate: Cassiopeia gains 4 − 72 (based on level) bonus movement speed , but she cannot purchase Boots ., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'The movement speed fromSerpentine Graceis worth48per level, up to a maximum of864at level 18.', 'Without other movement speed modifiers taken into account,Serpentine GracegrantsCassiopeiaa total of332 − 400 (based on level)movement speed.', 'AsPredatorandMagical Footwearrequire boots, they will be replaced withElectrocuteandPerfect Timing, respectively.', 'New Effect:Increases theGuardianitem limit to 2.', 'Bonus movement speed changed to2.8− 50.4(based on level).']}

Q ability — Name: Noxious Blast, Description: Active: Cassiopeia creates a blast at the target location that explodes after a 0. 4 -second delay. Enemies within the blast are poisoned for 3 seconds, taking magic damage every second over the duration. Total Magic Damage: 75 / 110 / 145 / 180 / 215 (+ 90% AP) Magic Damage Per Tick: 25 / 36. 67 / 48. 33 / 60 / 71. 67 (+ 30% AP) If Noxious Blast hits an enemy champion , Cassiopeia gains bonus movement speed that decays over 3 seconds. Bonus Movement Speed: 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50%, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', 'Noxious Blastalways usesquick cast, regardless of player settings.']}

W ability — Name: Miasma, Description: Active: Cassiopeia spews forth 8 bolts of venom in an arc at the target location, creating toxic clouds at the area for 5 seconds. Enemies within the clouds are poisoned to take magic damage every second and become grounded and slowed by an amount that decays over the area's duration. Magic Damage Per Tick: 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 (+ 15% AP) Total Magic Damage: 100 / 125 / 150 / 175 / 200 (+ 75% AP) Slow: 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80% Miasma will cast at max range if cast beyond that., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Not Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Video', 'Cleansesare ineffective againstMiasmasince the area of effect constantly reapplies the effect.', 'If a target becomesuntargetablewhile affected by theground, the debuff will refresh to 0.25seconds.', 'Wind Wallwill block the portion ofMiasmait destroys.', 'Now affected by -30 ability haste.']}

E ability — Name: Twin Fang, Description: Active: Cassiopeia launches her fangs at the target enemy that deal 52 − 120 (based on level) (+ 10% AP) magic damage . If this kills the target, Twin Fang's mana cost is refunded. Against a poisoned target, Twin Fang deals bonus magic damage and heals Cassiopeia . The heal is reduced by 75% against minions and small and medium monsters . Bonus Magic Damage: 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 (+ 60% AP) Total Enhanced Damage: 52 − 120 (based on level) (+ 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 100) (+ 70% AP) Heal: 10 / 11. 5 / 13 / 14. 5 / 16% AP Reduced Heal: 2. 5 / 2. 875 / 3. 25 / 3. 625 / 4% AP, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputUnit', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Video', 'Upon reaching the target,Twin Fangwill wait for an ongoingNoxious Blastto explode before dealing its damage.', "Twin Fang'sdamage against poisoned targets:When maxed first:72 − 220 (based on level)(+ 70% AP).When maxed second:72 − 220 (based on level)(+ 70% AP).When maxed last:72 − 220 (based on level)(+ 70% AP).", 'When maxed first:72 − 220 (based on level)(+ 70% AP).', 'When maxed second:72 − 220 (based on level)(+ 70% AP).', 'When maxed last:72 − 220 (based on level)(+ 70% AP).', "Twin Fang'scast indicator is incorrectly adding her own radius to the range like anedge rangeability, and therefore slightly larger than the actual cast rangeTwin Fangcan cast at.", 'If the target becomesuntargetable,dies, or is too far away or no longer insightduring the cast time, this ability will cancel but does not go oncooldownnor pay its cost (if applicable).', 'Poisoned AP ratio changed to45% AP.']}

R ability — Name: Petrifying Gaze, Description: Active: Cassiopeia blasts enemies in a cone in the target direction, dealing magic damage to enemies struck within and slowing them by 40% for 2 seconds. Enemies with their facing direction towards her are instead stunned for the same duration. Magic Damage: 150 / 250 / 350 (+ 50% AP), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', 'Cassiopeiawill turn to face the target direction over the cast time.', "This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.Petrifying Gaze'starget direction will change ifCassiopeia'sfacing direction changes during the cast time (i.e. throughknockbacks).", "Petrifying Gaze'starget direction will change ifCassiopeia'sfacing direction changes during the cast time (i.e. throughknockbacks).", "The facing direction of champions whose abilities/animations cause them to lock their facing or spin is always the direction they are moving in. For abilities that cause the champion to spin in place (e.g.Death Lotus,Judgment) it will factor the direction they were facing on cast.Lucian'sThe Cullingis an exception and his facing direction is actually considered to be the direction he is facing.", "Lucian'sThe Cullingis an exception and his facing direction is actually considered to be the direction he is facing."]}

Trivia:
Cassiopeia was the last champion released in 2010 as well as the third one to feature an 'Art Spotlight' (hers in particular shows how her taunt was animated).Cassiopeia's basic attack particles were snakes at release, as seen inherChampion Spotlight.
Cassiopeia -Katarinais one of seven pairs of sibling champions (the others beingKayle-Morgana,Garen-Lux,Nasus-Renekton,Yasuo-Yone,Darius-Draven, andVi-Jinx).Though not a pair,Anivia,Ornn, andVolibearare also siblings.
Twin Fangdirectly benefits from allied poison abilities in the same fashionLast Breathdoes with displacement ones.
Her name's first element derives from Hebrew קְצִיעָה‏qeṣiahcassia:Possibly from Semitic rootK-S"cut", as the barks were scrapped from the tree's trunk;Or borrowed from Old Chinese 桂*kʷeːs(> Mandaringuì/kʷei̯˥˩/) "osmanthus fragrans", by spice-merchants who imported the barks;the suffix-opeiais etymologically uncertain.
The inspiration for Cassiopeia comes from mainly three sources:Greek mythologyShe shares names withthe eponymous constellationcharted byPtolemyas well asthe eponymous queenfromGreek Mythology.Miasmareferencesthe eponymous mythical disease.She resembles aGorgon(withPetrifying Gazeand her death animation referencingMedusa) as well as aDrakaina.Hellenised Ptolemaic EgyptHer seductress background referencesCleopatra VII.Hers is thethe Belly Dance.IndianNāgini.