** In his {{csl|Fiddlesticks|Original|variant=old2|older splash artwork|circle=false}}, he wore a key around his neck. On [https://nexus.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/2017/12/ask-riot-ping-and-a-stolen-key/ Ask Riot of November 7th 2017], Riot Games revealed us the fact that Zoe actually "borrowed" his key in one of her visits through Runeterra. It can now be seen hanging off Zoe's belt in her {{csl|Zoe|Original|image=*none*|splash art}}.
** His {{csl|Fiddlesticks|Original|variant=old|image=Fiddlesticks_OriginalCircle_old3.png|very first splash art}} was directly tweaked for the first splash art of his {{csl|Fiddlesticks|Spectral|variant=old|image=Fiddlesticks_SpectralCircle.png|Spectral}} skin.
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Union Jack}}
* He was released in celebration of the 2010 [[Winter Sports|Winter Olympics]] along with:
** {{csl|Amumu|Vancouver}}
** {{csl|Anivia|Team Spirit}}
** {{csl|Corki|Ice Toboggan}}
** {{csl|Kassadin|Festival}}
** {{csl|Jax|The Mighty}}
** {{csl|Twitch|Whistler Village}}
** {{csl|Veigar|Curling}}
* After his full [[champion updates|relaunch]], the skin now directly references {{w|Jack the Ripper}} and {{w|Spring-heeled Jack}}.
** He references the {{w|Union Jack|the United Kingdom flag}}.
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Spectral}}
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Bandito}}
* His face mask shares visual similarities with {{cis|Pyke}} face mask.
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Pumpkinhead}}
* He was released in celebration of [[Harrowing]] 2010 along with:
** {{csl|Dr. Mundo|Mundo Mundo|Mundo Mundo}}
** {{csl|Katarina|Kitty Cat}}
** {{csl|Poppy|Lollipoppy|Lollipoppy}}
** {{csl|Ryze|Zombie}}
** {{csl|Vladimir|Nosferatu}}
* He resembles a {{w|Jack-o'-lantern}}.
* He might be referencing the {{w|Headless Horseman}} from {{w|The Legend of Sleepy Hollow}} by {{w|Washington Irving}}.
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Fiddle Me Timbers|Fiddle Me Timbers}}
* He references {{w|Shiver me timbers}}.
* He references and embodies {{w|Blackbeard|Blackbeard's}} belief in a reputation built on fear and tall tales.
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Surprise Party}}
* This is the first and only skin with unique ability icons.
** Following the relaunch, this is also the first and only skin with unique ability icons for every single one of the champion's abilities, namely the {{ai|A Harmless Scarecrow|Fiddlesticks|variant=Surprise Party|innate ability}}, {{ai|Terrify|Fiddlesticks|variant=Surprise Party|Q ability}}, {{ai|Bountiful Harvest|Fiddlesticks|variant=Surprise Party|W ability}}, {{ai|Reap|Fiddlesticks|variant=Surprise Party|E ability}} and {{ai|Crowstorm|Fiddlesticks|variant=Surprise Party|ultimate ability}}.
*** Additionally, the in-game {{tip|fear}} graphic for enemies feared specifically by him also features a party hat.
[[File:Surprise Party Fiddlesticks Terrify Icon.jpeg|thumb|125px|Features a party hat, bow tie, and party horn.]]
* {{csl|Amumu|Surprise Party}} can be seen in the background of his splash art.
* This skin was released in celebration of the [[League of Legends]] 2nd Anniversary.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200314150720/forums.na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=1411896 Anniversary Celebration: It's a Surprise!]</ref>
** After Fiddlesticks' full relaunch, this skin now shows [[File:10th Anniversary Summoner profileicon.png|20px]] the 10th Anniversary cake in both his splash art and recall animation.
* He was conceived by three players [https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=883477 ('GreenEyedMonster', 'Extra Pistol', and 'Mr.D')] who got him for free.
* Despite being a Legendary skin he is permanently priced at {{RP|975}}.
** {{csl|Draven|Primetime}} shares the same status and pricing.
* His dance is a reference to the [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/shoot-dance Shoot Dance].
** As stated above, this was the first skin with unique ability icons, namely for {{ai|Dark Wind|Fiddlesticks|variant=Surprise Party}} and {{ai|Crowstorm|Fiddlesticks|variant=Surprise Party old}}.
** The fear graphic for enemies feared specifically by him was also unique for this skin before the relaunch. This can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV4Xd5mKxJQ&feature=youtu.be&t=33 here].
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Dark Candy}}
* He was released in celebration of [[Snowdown Showdown]] [[Season 2|2012]] along with:
** {{csl|Katarina|Slay Belle}}
** {{csl|Veigar|Bad Santa}}
** {{csl|Ziggs|Snow Day}}
* In one of the thumbnails for the concept of his splash art, {{csl|Katarina|Slay Belle}} can be seen in the background.
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Risen}}
* The crows in {{ai|Crowstorm|Fiddlesticks}} are replaced with K'miros ([[shurima]]n scarabs the size of large dog breeds).
** He darkens when channeling {{ai|Crowstorm|Fiddlesticks}} as well as when it's active.
** He has mummified hands crossed on his body while his actual moving hands are spectral.
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Praetorian}}
* This is Fiddlesticks' first skin where he is incapable of speech.
* Praetorian Fiddlesticks could be a reference to the Geth from the Mass Effect-Franchise due to their similiarities in sounds and look
;{{cst|Fiddlesticks|Star Nemesis}}
* Fiddlesticks was originally Harp, one of the first Star Guardians and a friend of {{csl|Zoe|Star Guardian}} whom was transformed into a monster after falling into darkness. The only remnant of Harp is her familiar Geist, whom is trapped in the cage in Fiddlesticks' chest.
* Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks' chess motif was chosen to symbolize Harp's connection to Zoe, as both {{ci|Fiddlesticks}} and {{ci|Zoe}} rely on having a tactical playstyle.<ref>[https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/dev/developing-the-star-nemesis-villains Developing the Star Nemesis Villains]</ref>
In his older splash artwork, he wore a key around his neck. On Ask Riot of November 7th 2017, Riot Games revealed us the fact that Zoe actually "borrowed" his key in one of her visits through Runeterra. It can now be seen hanging off Zoe's belt in her splash art.
Fiddlesticks was originally Harp, one of the first Star Guardians and a friend of Star Guardian Zoe whom was transformed into a monster after falling into darkness. The only remnant of Harp is her familiar Geist, whom is trapped in the cage in Fiddlesticks' chest.
Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks' chess motif was chosen to symbolize Harp's connection to Zoe, as both Fiddlesticks and Zoe rely on having a tactical playstyle.[2]