Hecarim joined League of Legends in 2012 as an undead centaur warlord from the Shadow Isles, known for charging into fights with terrifying speed. His Arcade skin reimagines him as a retro video game boss, complete with neon armor, pixel effects and a synth heavy voice treatment. The laugh comes from his in game emote, where he mocks enemies before or after an engage. Clips of champion laughs spread widely through streams, Discord servers and soundboards, and Hecarim's version remains popular for its mix of horror and arcade nostalgia.