Riki

Lore & Background

The source provides no specific lore regarding Riki's origin, personality, or history beyond his presence as a character in DotA and Dota 2. Unlike the detailed narratives of the Tenchu series, which feature characters like Rikimaru and Ayame serving Lord Gohda against the sorcerer Mei-Oh, the text offers no equivalent plot details for Riki. The only narrative link established is his name and title, 'Stealth Assassin,' which appears as a direct reference to the 1998 game Tenchu: Stealth Assassins developed by Acquire.

In Their Own Story

The source contains no story events, dialogues, or specific moments involving Riki from DotA or Dota 2. The text focuses entirely on the history of the Tenchu series, mentioning that Tenchu: Stealth Assassins was released in 1998 and that later titles like Wrath of Heaven followed. It notes that the Japanese title translates to 'Divine Retribution' and describes gameplay elements such as the Ki meter and stealth kills for ninja characters, but it does not describe any plot points or scenes where Riki appears.

Reader's Guide

No gameplay guide information for Riki is available in the source. The text details Tenchu mechanics, including third-person perspectives, stealth kills, and item unlocks based on 'Grand Master' ratings, but these apply strictly to the Tenchu series developed by Acquire, K2, and FromSoftware. There are no instructions, strategies, or ability descriptions provided for Riki in DotA or Dota 2.

Did You Know?

• Riki is a playable character named 'Riki, the Stealth Assassin' included in both DotA and its sequel Dota 2.
• The name 'Stealth Assassin' directly references the first game in the Tenchu series, released as Tenchu: Stealth Assassins in 1998.
• Tenchu: Stealth Assassins was developed by Acquire and published in Japan by Sony Music Entertainment before Activision purchased international rights.