List of League of Legends champions
The League of Legends video game features a wide cast of characters involved in the game.[1] They may either come as non-playable characters (NPCs), or as playable champions, which are a large majority of the cast. The champions reside in the fictional world of Runeterra, whose landscape and geography has been significantly altered by the excessive use of magic in past disputes and wars.
In the original lore, a group of powerful magicians known as summoners have decided to form the "League of Legends", an organization which would serve to mediate future political conflicts through sanctioned battles within the Institute of War. Although the Institute of War is primarily to keep peace between the two major city states, Demacia and Noxus, individuals who enter the League of Legends can come from a wide range of regions in Runeterra. Those that have been chosen to participate in these battles are considered champions.
Each champion possesses different strengths and skills that define their play-styles. Most champions, with the exceptions of Jayce, Elise, Lee Sin, Gnar, Rek'Sai, Quinn, Nidalee and Rengar, have four active abilities and one passive ability. While each champion's background is explored in their lore, the background of the League of Legends world is subject to change—as are the champions' interactions—as of 2014 when developers Riot expressed an interest in expanding the game's mythos.[2]
The champions from League of Legends have also appeared in other media like the games Teamfight Tactics and Legends of Runeterra.[3] A comic book series called League of Legends: Lux publishes by Marvel Comics features champions such as the titular Lux as well as Garen and other champions from the world of Demacia.[4]
League of Legends champions have also been fictional "members" three musical bands, K/DA and True Damage. Pentakill, a heavy metal band, K/DA, a K-pop girl group, and True Damage, a hip hop group.[5]
K/DA is a virtual K-pop girl group consisting of four themed versions of League of Legends characters Ahri, Akali, Evelynn and Kai'Sa. Evelynn and Kai'Sa are voiced by American singers Madison Beer and Jaira Burns respectively, while Ahri and Akali are voiced by (G)I-dle members Miyeon and Soyeon.
True Damage is a virtual hip-hop group consisting of the champions Akali, Ekko, Qiyana, and Senna.[6][7]
History[edit]
There were originally 17 champions: Alistar, Annie, Ashe, Fiddlesticks, Jax, Kayle, Master Yi, Morgana, Nunu, Ryze, Sion, Sivir, Soraka, Teemo, Tristana, Twisted Fate, and Warwick.[8][9] In July 2009 Cho'Gath and Amumu were added.[10] In October 2011, Wukong, the Monkey King, was added. Based off of the character Sun Wukong, the champion plays as a jungler.[11]
In 2012 there were five new champions released: Nasus, Janna, Gangplank, Malphite and Dr. Mundo.[12]
In November 2014, Calista, Spear of Vengeance was released. She is a marksmen from Shadow Isles.[13]
Braum, a Melee support from Frejord, was added in 2014.[14]
In 2014, Vel-Koz, a midlane AP champion was released.[15] In 2015 Tahm Kench, a support or solo later, was release.[16] During the announcement Riot also revealed the hiring of Warhammer novelist Graham McNeill as the new senior narrative writer.
In 2015 Bard was released.[17]
In April 2019, Yuumi, a support designed to help new players learn the game was added.[18] Senna was released at the end of 2019.
Senna was announced at Riot's 10 year anniversary event and released in 2019.[19] Sett was released in 2020.[20] Lilia, a jungler, was released in 2020.[21][22]
Kai'sa was released in April 2018. The character designed received some criticism for being hyper sexualized, to which Riot apologied.[23]
Teamfight Tactics[edit]
As of June 2019, 56 of the 144 champions from LoL appear in Teamfight Tactics.[25]
Champions[edit]
| Name | Title | Release | Primary Role | Secondary Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aatrox | the Darkin Blade | 2013 | Fighter | Tank |
| Ahri | the Nine-Tailed Fox | 2011 | Mage | Assassin |
| Akali | the Fist of Shadow | 2010 | Assassin | Fighter |
| Alistar | the Minotaur | 2009 | Support | Tank |
| Amumu | the Sad Mummy | 2009 | Tank | Mage |
| Anivia | the Cryophoenix | 2009 | Mage | Support |
| Annie | the Dark Child | 2009 | Mage | Support |
| Ashe | the Frost Archer | 2009 | Marksman | Fighter |
| Azir | the Emperor of the Sands | 2014 | Mage | Marksman |
| Bard | the Wandering Caretaker | 2015 | Support | Mage |
| Blitzcrank | the Great Steam Golem | 2009 | Tank | Fighter |
| Brand | the Burning Vengeance | 2011 | Mage | Support |
| Braum | the Heart of the Freljord | 2014 | Support | Tank |
| Caitlyn | the Sheriff of Piltover | 2011 | Marksman | N/A |
| Cassiopeia | the Serpent's Embrace | 2010 | Mage | N/A |
| Cho'Gath | the Terror of the Void | 2009 | Tank | Mage |
| Corki | the Daring Bombardier | 2009 | Marksman | Mage |
| Darius | the Hand of Noxus | 2012 | Fighter | Tank |
| Diana | Scorn of the Moon | 2012 | Fighter | Mage |
| Dr. Mundo | the Madman of Zaun | 2009 | Tank | Fighter |
| Draven | the Glorious Executioner | 2012 | Marksman | N/A |
| Ekko | the Boy Who Shattered Time | 2015 | Assassin | Tank |
| Elise | the Spider Queen | 2012 | Mage | Fighter |
| Evelynn | the Widowmaker | 2009 | Assassin | Mage |
| Ezreal | the Prodigal Explorer | 2010 | Marksman | Mage |
| Fiddlesticks | the Harbinger of Doom | 2009 | Mage | Support |
| Fiora | the Grand Duelist | 2012 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Fizz | the Tidal Trickster | 2011 | Mage | Assassin |
| Galio | the Sentinel's Sorrow | 2010 | Tank | Mage |
| Gangplank | the Saltwater Scourge | 2009 | Fighter | Support |
| Garen | the Might of Demacia | 2010 | Fighter | Tank |
| Gnar | the Missing Link | 2014 | Fighter | Tank |
| Gragas | the Rabble Rouser | 2010 | Fighter | Mage |
| Graves | the Outlaw | 2011 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Hecarim | the Shadow of War | 2012 | Fighter | Tank |
| Heimerdinger | the Revered Inventor | 2009 | Mage | Support |
| Irelia | the Will of the Blade's | 2010 | Fighter | Tank |
| Janna | the Storm's Fury | 2009 | Support | Mage |
| Jarvan IV | the Exemplar of Demacia | 2011 | Tank | Fighter |
| Jax | Grandmaster at Arms | 2009 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Jayce | the Defender of Tomorrow | 2012 | Fighter | Marksman |
| Jinx | the Loose Cannon | 2013 | Marksman | N/A |
| Kalista | the Spear of Vengeance | 2014 | Marksman | N/A |
| Karma | the Enlightened One | 2011 | Support | Mage |
| Karthus | the Deathsinger | 2009 | Mage | N/A |
| Kassadin | the Void Walker | 2009 | Assassin | Mage |
| Katarina | the Sinister Blade | 2009 | Assassin | Mage |
| Kayle | the Judicator | 2009 | Fighter | Mage |
| Kennen | the Heart of the Tempest | 2010 | Mage | Marksman |
| Kha'Zix | the Voidreaver | 2012 | Assassin | Fighter |
| Kindred | the Eternal Hunters | 2015 | Fighter | Marksman |
| Kog'Maw | the Mouth of the Abyss | 2010 | Marksman | Mage |
| LeBlanc | the Deceiver | 2010 | Assassin | Mage |
| Lee Sin | the Blind Monk | 2011 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Leona | the Radiant Dawn | 2011 | Tank | Support |
| Lissandra | the Ice Witch | 2013 | Mage | Fighter |
| Lucian | the Purifier | 2013 | Marksman | N/A |
| Lulu | the Fae Sorceress | 2012 | Support | Mage |
| Lux | the Lady of Luminosity | 2010 | Mage | Support |
| Malphite | Shard of the Monolith | 2009 | Tank | Fighter |
| Malzahar | the Prophet of the Void | 2010 | Mage | Support |
| Maokai | the Twisted Treant | 2011 | Tank | Mage |
| Master Yi | the Wuju Bladesman | 2009 | Assassin | Fighter |
| Miss Fortune | the Bounty Hunter | 2010 | Marksman | N/A |
| Mordekaiser | the Master of Metal | 2010 | Fighter | Mage |
| Morgana | Fallen Angel | 2009 | Mage | Support |
| Nami | the Tidecaller | 2012 | Support | Mage |
| Nasus | the Curator of the Sands | 2009 | Fighter | Tank |
| Nautilus | the Titan of the Depths | 2012 | Tank | Fighter |
| Nidalee | the Bestial Huntress | 2009 | Assassin | Fighter |
| Nocturne | the Eternal Nightmare | 2011 | Assassin | Fighter |
| Nunu | the Yeti Rider | 2009 | Support | Fighter |
| Olaf | the Berserker | 2010 | Fighter | Tank |
| Orianna | the Lady of Clockwork | 2011 | Mage | Support |
| Pantheon | the Artisan of War | 2010 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Poppy | the Iron Ambassador | 2010 | Tank | Fighter |
| Quinn | Demacia's Wings | 2013 | Fighter | Marksman |
| Rammus | the Armordillo | 2009 | Tank | Fighter |
| Rek'Sai | the Void Burrower | 2014 | Fighter | Tank |
| Renekton | the Butcher of the Sands | 2011 | Fighter | Tank |
| Rengar | the Pridestalker | 2012 | Assassin | Fighter |
| Riven | the Exile | 2011 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Rumble | the Mechanized Menace | 2011 | Fighter | Mage |
| Ryze | the Rogue Mage | 2009 | Mage | Fighter |
| Sejuani | the Winter's Wrath | 2012 | Tank | Fighter |
| Shaco | the Demon Jester | 2009 | Assassin | Fighter |
| Shen | Eye of Twilight | 2010 | Tank | Fighter |
| Shyvana | the Half-Dragon | 2011 | Fighter | Tank |
| Singed | the Mad Chemist | 2009 | Tank | Fighter |
| Sion | the Undead Juggernaut | 2009 | Tank | Fighter |
| Sivir | the Battle Mistress | 2009 | Marksman | N/A |
| Skarner | the Crystal Vanguard | 2011 | Fighter | Tank |
| Sona | Maven of the Strings | 2010 | Support | Mage |
| Soraka | the Starchild | 2009 | Support | Mage |
| Swain | the Master Tactician | 2010 | Mage | Fighter |
| Syndra | the Dark Sovereign | 2012 | Mage | Support |
| Talon | the Blade's Shadow | 2011 | Assassin | Fighter |
| Tahm Kench | the River King | 2015 | Tank | Support |
| Taric | the Gem Knight | 2009 | Support | Fighter |
| Teemo | the Swift Scout | 2009 | Fighter | Marksman |
| Thresh | the Chain Warden | 2013 | Support | Fighter |
| Tristana | the Yordle Gunner | 2009 | Marksman | Assassin |
| Trundle | the Troll King | 2010 | Fighter | Tank |
| Tryndamere | the Barbarian King | 2009 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Twisted Fate | the Card Master | 2009 | Mage | Marksman |
| Twitch | the Plague Rat | 2009 | Marksman | Assassin |
| Udyr | the Spirit Walker | 2009 | Fighter | Tank |
| Urgot | the Headsman's Pride | 2010 | Marksman | Fighter |
| Varus | the Arrow of Retribution | 2012 | Marksman | Mage |
| Vayne | the Night Hunter | 2011 | Marksman | Assassin |
| Veigar | the Tiny Master of Evil | 2009 | Mage | Support |
| Vel'Koz | the Eye of the Void | 2014 | Mage | Support |
| Vi | the Piltover Enforcer | 2012 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Viktor | the Machine Herald | 2011 | Mage | Assassin |
| Vladimir | the Crimson Reaper | 2010 | Mage | Tank |
| Volibear | the Thunder's Roar | 2011 | Fighter | Tank |
| Warwick | the Blood Hunter | 2009 | Fighter | Tank |
| Wukong | the Monkey King | 2011 | Fighter | Tank |
| Xerath | the Magus Ascendant | 2011 | Mage | Assassin |
| Xin Zhao | the Seneschal of Demacia | 2010 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Yasuo | the Unforgiven | 2013 | Fighter | Assassin |
| Yorick | the Gravedigger | 2011 | Fighter | Tank |
| Zac | the Secret Weapon | 2013 | Tank | Fighter |
| Zed | the Master of Shadows | 2012 | Assassin | Fighter |
| Ziggs | the Hexplosives Expert | 2012 | Mage | Marksman |
| Zilean | the Chronokeeper | 2009 | Support | Mage |
| Zyra | Rise of the Thorns | 2012 | Support | Mage |
Legends of Runeterra[edit]
In the trading card game Legends of Runeterra, 24 champions were initially available at launch in October 2019.[26]
Design[edit]
Reception[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "All 141 'League of Legends' Champions, Explained" – via www.wired.com.
- ↑ Plunkett, Luke. "League of Legends Just Destroyed Its Lore, Will Start Over". kotaku.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ Davison, Ethan. "Riot is expanding its esports footprint with Teamfight Tactics. Is Valorant next?". Washington Post.
- ↑ "Riot reveal first look at Marvel's new League of Legends "Lux" comic". Dexerto.com.
- ↑ Nick Summers (November 12, 2019). "Why does Riot Games keep making virtual bands?". Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ↑ Lee, Julia (November 11, 2019). "True Damage, League of Legends' hip-hop group, explained". Polygon.
- ↑ Chan, Tim (November 16, 2019). "The True Story of True Damage: The Virtual Hip-Hop Group That's Taking Over the Internet IRL".
- ↑ https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/10-year-anniversary-league-17-original-champions
- ↑ https://upcomer.com/lol/story/1414918/wishing-leagues-17-oldest-champions-a-happy-10th-birthday-with-some-of-their-most-badass-moments
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/07/22/league-of-legends-releases-two-new-champions-chogath-and-amumu
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/07/20/league-of-legends-wukong-the-monkey-king
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/10/01/league-of-legends-champions-revealed
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/04/kalista-is-league-of-legends-newest-champion
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/22/league-of-legends-new-champion-is-braum-the-heart-of-the-freljord
- ↑ https://www.redbull.com/us-en/an-eye-on-league-of-legends-vel-koz
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/24/riot-reveals-new-champion-tahm-kench-the-river-king
- ↑ https://kotaku.com/why-bard-is-such-an-exciting-league-of-legends-champion-1691305326
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/04/26/league-of-legends-to-add-yuumi-the-magical-cat-a-champion-for-newcomers
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/16/everything-announced-at-riots-league-of-legends-10th-anniversary-celebration
- ↑ Goslin, Austen (December 11, 2019). "Sett will be League of Legends' next champion". The Rift Herald.
- ↑ "League of Legends' new Jungler Champion is Lillia – here are the details". www.pcgamesn.com.
- ↑ Jones, Alistair (July 10, 2020). "League of Legends Lillia: What you need to know about the whimsical new jungler".
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/04/05/league-of-legends-dev-responds-to-complaints-of-oversexualizing-its-newest-character
- ↑ https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/12/21255102/riot-league-of-legends-vgu-updates-volibear-fiddlesticks
- ↑ https://www.fanbyte.com/guides/teamfight-tactics-champions-list-all-champions-tier-list-abilities/
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/17/legends-of-runeterra-40-things-you-need-to-know-about-riots-new-game
- ↑ https://www.polygon.com/2013/8/10/4605338/the-making-of-a-moba-champion
- ↑ https://www.polygon.com/2014/7/24/5934675/league-of-legends-diversity-women-champions-riot-games
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