WithNetflixreleasingmultiple anime in a short period of time, anime fanatics all over the world are on their toes. And it is an even better time to be an anime fanwho also playsDotA 2. On March 25th, Netflix releasedDotA 2: Dragon’s Blood.Dragon’s Bloodhas been called ‘Netflix’s Most Anticipated Anime of 2021’ And fans from all over the world can just not stop praising it.
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Dragon’s Bloodis produced by Studio Mir. This is the production house that has given fans masterpieces likeThe Legend of KorraandThe Boondocks. It is thus only fair that much like these shows,Dragon’s Bloodis lined full and deep with small details and easter eggs. Luckily, fans have not left any margin in finding out these hidden tidbits.
Warning: There will be heavy spoilers as this list dives into the anime’s details.
10Uldorak the Time Dragon
Nearing the climax of the 1st episode, Terrorblade takes over the body of a local and manages to kill an old, ailing Eldwurm. The anime only provides the eldwurm’s name,Uldorak.Interestingly,Uldorak’sname is already mentioned in the game itself. TheDragon KnightofDotA 2himself has a cosmetic set named’Uldorak’s Hide Set'.Though the lore attached to this set is very much different than that of the anime. In the game, a queen hiredDavionto launch a surprise attack on the Eldwurm of Time to put an end to the greedy dragon’s endless demands.DavionkilledUldorakusing his cunning and later got an armor set made from its hide.
9It’s a small world after all
Throughout the second episode,MiranaandMarcitravel through the town ofHaupstadt.As they are looking around the town and duringDavion’sfight with the gang at the end of the episode, fans can see many people that share a race withmany of the DotA 2 heroes. This includes an ogre much like the oneAlchemistcommands. Additionally, 2 people who closely resembleBounty HunterandElder Titanare part of the gang members that fightDavion.Nikdo, the black market boss also has anOglodibodyguard, which is the race of bothAxeandDisruptor.
8Ohho! You found me!
The Radiant Shopkeeper is an all-time favorite NPC of DotA fans due to multiple reasons. He originally presented theDotA 2 Gamescomtrailer in 2011. His cheery personality and voice-lines are fan-favorites. And now he is a major catalyst in the storyline ofDragon’s Blood. Moreover, his cameo also gave fans a look at the many items his store offers. Fans spottedClarities, Healing Salves,aMorbid Mask,and anUrn of Shadowsamong the many items cluttered around the shop. Not to forget that he literally givesMiranaaGem of True Sight. Needless to say, that minute of the anime is a treat to anyDotAplayer’s eyes.
7Crimson Wyvern Resource Extraction
In episode 3, Kaden OTKs a dragon solo like the absolute badass he is. In episode 4, he reveals that it was anadult crimson. This is a direct reference to another one of theDragon Knight’sin-game cosmetic sets. The name of the set is called ‘Enchanted Plate of the Crimson Wyvern Set’. Interestingly, the set’s in-game description states that the wyvern was not killed byDavion. Its scales were used to craft the armor, whichDavionhappened to pick up. This coincides with the anime lore, possibly implying thatDavionmight get an armor inspired by the in-game set in future seasons.
6Could Kaden become the Chaos Knight?
In the epic battle betweenDavionandKedan, viewers saw the use of many of the different dragon’s parts in battle. Among these was a chest plate that is made from a Chaos Dragon’s remains. Interestingly,Kedanused this item to phase in and out to dodgeDavion’sattacks. This behavior is very similar to whatDotA’s Chaos Knightcan do. Fans are hypothesizing an epic battle between Dragon-formDavionand Kedan, whereKedanends up merging with his armor to becomeChaos Knight
5Knight of the Burning Scale
Speaking of sets from the game,the Invokeris nice enough to provideDavionwith enchanted armor. This armor can transform with him every time he transforms into a dragon. Fans have noticed that this set is in fact heavily inspired by the’Knight of the Burning Scale' set. This begs the question of what sets the other heroes in the anime will be given in future seasons. Regardless, fans are excited.
4Never ask a wyvern why
The spotlight ofDavion’smeeting with the Eldwurm Council was taken by the Ionic and the Chaos Eldwurm.But this doesn’t mean there weren’t any other Eldwurms worth noting. Fans were quick to notice the oldest of the Eldwurms in her frosty glory. The Icy EldwurmAuroth, the Winter Wyvernis one of DotA’s playable heroes.
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She is also the mentor to theCrystal Maiden.She is supposedly the only Eldwurm to not be part ofThe Thunder.The Thunder isthe collective of the world’s 8 fundamental forces.
3The Elven Rebellion was never just a story
The myth of theLotuses of Menebringing back goddessMeneis the basis for the plot of Season 1. But most people in the anime seem to consider it as nothing more than a children’s story. Yet in the last episode, Luna calls it ‘The Oracle’s Prophesy’.Long-time fansknow that The Oracle is an almighty being capable of seeing all possible futures at any given moment. This implies that Mene might actually return in the future, as prophecized.
2Terrorblade rework soon?
The battle betweenTerrorbladeandSelemenemakes all the others in the series pale in comparison. Seeing both the fighters use abilities that players themselves use in the game acts as the cherry on top. Yet the only thing that is off about the situation isTerrorblade’smind-controlling. As aDotAhero,Terrorbladehas had a variety of abilities fromSoul Stealto summoning demon golems throughout his life.
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But in all these years, he has never had an ability even close to mind-control. As the hero hasn’t gotten much change in quite some time, fans are prophecizing aTerrorbladerework in the already announced upcoming patch.
1The Radiant Rock
Getting a sneak-peek of the Dire Rock has served the purpose of cementingDragon Blood’splace in theDotAtimeline. Yet very few of the fans have realized thatStudio Mirpossibly gave us a look at the Radiant Rock. Or rather, the early effects of the Radiant Rock. All the way in the first episode,Davionfinds a nest full of dead wurmlings. No reason is given as to why the wurmlings went mad and started killing each other. While Terrorblade seems to be a fine excuse, a better explanation is that the Radiant Rock has made its way intoUldarok’s hole. Its effects maddened both the hatchlings and the juvenile wurm.
