The signed variant of Hand of Noxus hits you with sheer dominance before you even read the text.
Darius fills the frame like a wall, his presence so heavy you almost feel the weight of his armor.
The mood is pure conquest—victory already secured, the next blow inevitable.
Illustration Breakdown
Peter Kim’s composition is all about control and scale. The camera angle tilts upward slightly, giving Darius even more mass as he holds his victim by the neck.
The captive’s twisted posture and grimace sell the sense of imminent defeat. The axe, held in reserve, implies that this moment is just the prelude to something worse.
The colors are bold and high-contrast, with rich reds and deep shadows dominating the frame.
Darius’s armor catches hard light in jagged reflections, while the victim’s expression draws the eye to the brutal intimacy of the scene.
The artist’s signature slices across the lower right in stark white, its diagonal stroke complementing the tension in the image.
Gameplay Integration
The mechanics—adding 1 resource as an unreactable effect—fit the art’s tone.
This is Darius creating opportunity in the middle of combat, forcing his agenda without letting the opponent respond.
Just as the victim can’t escape his grip, your opponent can’t stop the resource gain once it’s triggered. It’s a visual and mechanical statement of inevitability.
Collector Details / Value Mention
Set Number: OGN 302 of 298 (Overnumbered)
Rarity: Legend
Foil Status: Confirmed for signed variant
Alt Art / Overnumbered: Signed overnumbered edition
This is a high-demand piece: a visually commanding depiction of one of the most recognizable Noxian champions, combined with overnumbered rarity and the artist’s personal mark.
For collectors, it’s a centerpiece. For competitive players, it’s a one-of that pulls its weight in high-pressure games.
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