League of Legends news:
Summoners!
The tournament page for the Riot WorldWide Invitational Tournament is now live! Five pro players from around the world faced off against Riot’s best in the first competitive event produced exclusively by Riot. The broadcast kicks off at 20:00 UK Time, and each of the games will be available as videos-on-demand next Monday. Hit the link for more information and to watch the live stream as the League of Legends’ most elite gamers face off against the best Rioters for ultimate bragging rights!
Summoner Showcase #80 – A Sword Mirrors Its Owner
Time for a new Summoner Showcase, with so much coolness stuffed in that we hardly have room to talk about it all! Sculptures, images, some wicked-looking swords and another rocking guitar riff highlight the latest batch of awesome fan creations!
Corporate Mundo read that whoever die with the most toys wins. Mundo not hear that rule before, but it worry Mundo. He not have that many toys: just sixteen cars, four yachts, six summer homes, two jets, twelve massage chairs, thirty racing horses, two hundred plasma TVs, three private satellite dishes, two martini makers, seventeen golf putters, three hot tub/SUV hybrids, and one statue of Mundo made of solid gold toy bricks. (Plus cleaver. Got to have cleaver.)
Mundo need more toys. Many, many more toys. So buy skins and champions in newest sale and pad Mundo’s slush fund!
- Nautilus refuse to scrape barnacles off Mundo’s yacht. Then throw anchor at Mundo. Then rampage through yacht club and kill everyone wearing ascots. Wish Mundo had thought of that. Buy him for 487 RP.
- Morgana shackle Mundo’s chauffeurs, render fleet of cars useless. Take her for 292 RP.
- Nidalee ambush Mundo on links. Mundo destroy golf putters while fighting her off. She on sale for 487 RP.
Draven is poised to enter the League this coming patch. This champion of the arena knows the value of enjoying what you do – even if your line of work happens to involve grisly executions!
For a ranged Attack Damage champion like Draven, proper positioning is extremely important for maximizing your damage potential while remaining safe. For Draven, however, good positioning will also allow you to utilize your primary damage ability, Spinning Axe, to its fullest potential. Upon activation, Draven’s next basic attack will deal bonus damage and cause his signature throwing axe to bounce high into the air. Catching the axe will refresh the effect, causing Draven’s next basic attack to also become a Spinning Axe. After a couple of catches, Draven can even activate the ability a second time to utilize two Spinning Axes at once!
Summoners!
Thanks to you, our Facebook page has grown in leaps and bounds, leading up to this month’s count of over 3 million! When we hit the 1 million landmark, we celebrated with a celebratory art wallpaper, and planned to deliver another surprise when we hit 2 million fans. Then unforeseen circumstances entered the picture. And by “unforeseen circumstances,” we mean “two culprits in the office dropped the ball.”
We kept the fans waiting and we hate doing that. Thankfully, the rest of the team came up with a dignified and professional way to dissuade the guilty parties from making the same mistake again. It went a little something like this:
Sometimes coming up with a great piece of artwork takes guts. Other times what you really need is a bit of flair to give it a little extra something special. For Draven, the Glorious Executioner, however, guts and flair often go hand in hand, usually while performing a particularly brutal execution on the arena floor.
Watch Draven finish strong in this high speed rendition of his champion splash art!
Summoners!
This Friday, June 1st, the Riot World Invitational broadcasts to the entire world. Riot Games flew five of the best players in the world to Las Vegas to take on the five best Rioters in the entire company. The two sides will play a pair of matches – both produced exclusively by Riot – with ultimate bragging rights at stake. Broadcasting kicks off on Friday, June 1st at 21:00 CET. David “Phreak” Turley and Rivington the Third will call all the action. If you want to see how Riot fares against the best players in the world, check out the video below and tune in on Friday for the full event!
Summoners!
Today, we welcome a brand new region into the League of Legends community! To celebrate our Romanian launch, Glaive Knight Pantheon will be toting his wicked, scythe-like spear into the League of Legends Store.
There’s a saying in the entertainment business: “The show must go on!” When your particular niche in the world of show business is brutal, gladiatorial combat, however, this expression comes with its own set of limitations. Take Darius’ brother Draven, the Glorious Executioner. While he might be the consummate entertainer, this vicious champion of the arena is most famous for knowing exactly how it is that the proverbial show comes to an end – usually in some grandiose, blood-soaked fashion.
So if you’re interested in taking a few lessons from a headliner that cuts against the grain, you’ll definitely be excited to welcome Draven to the League of Legends this patch.
Hello, cash bags! Corporate Mundo here, busy setting up new gym membership to get in shape. Sadly, Mundo not welcome at actual gyms. They say Mundo’s sweat eat through yoga mats and create “toxic fumes.” So Mundo telling employees to buy gym equipment and bring to company basement. We set up gym there! Other workers welcome to join, but can only work out when Mundo gone… or they clean up Mundo’s manky towels after workout. Silence, flunkies! No bother Mundo with complaints about rash! Mundo pump iron where he pleases!
Mundo celebrating new healthy lifestyle with big new sale! You look and buy, then get ready for Mundo’s new beefcake quads!
- Xin Zhao incorporate mystic philosophy into old-fashioned butt kicking. Mundo like. He sell to you for 487 RP.
- Rumble wreak havoc in R&D division. Produce nothing but funny silver car that disappear when it reach 88 MPH. You buy him for only 487 RP.
- Taric stand in for fluorescent lighting in hallway outside Mundo’s office. Blue glow freaking Mundo out. Pick him up for 292 RP.
Summoners!
It’s a new week, which means it’s time to roll out a couple of new skins for your favorite champions.
If you’re of the opinion that machines don’t have feelings, think again! Sad Robot Amumu is here to show you that an android really can have a heart. With oil tears of Despair, an extension cable for a Bandage Toss and an appropriately eight-bit Curse of the Sad Mummy, this skin is sure to be a must have for all you fans of the Sad Mummy out there.
Summoners!
It’s been one year since the release of the Tribunal, our system developed to empower members of the League of Legends community to determine what conduct they consider appropriate to a positive gameplay environment. Alongside the Summoner’s Code and our LeaverBuster system, the Tribunal has played a key role in our ongoing commitment to keep the League of Legends community constructive and enjoyable.
With one full year of Tribunal in the books, we want to take a look back on the past year and share a few stats detailing the impact of your service to the League of Legends community:
Hey there summoners! We keep on rockin’ in this week’s Showcase: featuring stuffed champions, plastic miniatures and a truly epic piece of metal madness.
Corporate Mundo deeply worried about his reserved parking space. Mundo park where he pleases, so Mundo’s parking space change every day. Sometimes in front of office, sometimes behind office, sometimes in weird spot next to planter. Mundo let his heart decide. Any cars parked in Mundo’s space of the day get crushed into cube and buried in gravel pit. New policy take effect ten days ago and… ten cars now cubes in gravel.
That means new costs, which means Mundo needs new sale! You look at skins and champions below, buy the ones you like. All money go to help Mundo keep his parking space free of clutter.
- Galio do good job of keeping parking lot clear, but give too much leeway to yordles. Pick him up for 487 RP.
- Jarvan IV never take Mundo’s parking space. In fact, Jarvan IV never here at all. Mundo cut costs, sell him to you for 487 RP.
- Tryndamere has space of his own, and he never change it. Mundo can’t park where he pleases while he here. Take him for 292 RP.
Summoners!
Our next featured streamer, Wingsofdeathx, is a new addition to the Team Solo Mid lineup. Joining the ranks of such prestigious League of Legends players as Nhat Nguyen, Aphromoo, Salce and UnstoppableX, Wingsofdeathx has quickly established himself as one of the most formidable solo top players in League of Legends today.
Well known for his performances as Lee Sin, Kennen, Renekton and Riven, Wingsofdeathx is not only a consummate sportsman and competitor, but also an informative and entertaining commentator. If you’d like to learn more about how to control top lane from one of the best in the business, you’ll definitely want to tune in to watch Wingsofdeathx stream live!
Summoners!
We’ve just rolled out a Visual Upgrade to one of your favorite champions: Ashe, the Frost Archer! This upgrade includes a full overhaul of Ashe’s model, as well as a full complement of new emotes and animations. Additionally, you’ll see some improved spell effects, particularly on her ultimate ability Enchanted Crystal Arrow. We’ve even updated the splash art!
An imposing new champion has arrived in the League of Legends this week. And alongside this Noxian general, we’ve got a rustic new look for Morgana, the Fallen Angel and an armored take on Swain, the Master Tactician.
New Skins in the Store
- Lord Darius
- Blackthorn Morgana
- Tyrant Swain
Welcome to the Darius Champion Spotlight, summoners! Darius is a front-line melee fighter who wades into battle, dishing out tons of punishment. Whether buffing himself for hitting multiple enemies, slowing and then pulling fleeing victims back in, or finally crashing down for a killing blow, Darius is ready to make a grand entrance into the League. For those interested in executing the competition, take a look at the Darius Champion Spotlight!
In the Darius Patch, we’ll also be rolling out a new upgrade option to the classic Magic Resistance item Chalice of Harmony. To help keep Chalice a viable item choice late into the game, we wanted to add a late game upgrade aimed specifically at Ability Power carries who might have trouble keeping their Mana high. With that in mind, we’ve added the option to add some damage stats later in the game by upgrading to Athene’s Unholy Grail.
The Chalice Conundrum
The added Magic Resistance from Chalice of Harmony combined with the heavy Mana Regeneration granted by its unique passive makes it an attractive option for an Ability Power in a disadvantageous position – particularly one that is heavily reliant on the Crest of the Ancient Golem. In the event that you find yourself behind your lane opponent with the enemy team invading your jungle, a timely Chalice can give you the added durability you need to rally. Meanwhile, the rapid Mana Regeneration can function as a sort of surrogate golem buff, allowing even the most heavily Mana reliant caster to continue fighting effectively.
Summoners,
Two weeks ago, we invited you to join us in supporting fellow summoner Joe and Make-A-Wish by purchasing Joe’s favorite champion Jax and his Jaximus skin with RP.
Since then, more than 140,000 summoners participated, totaling more than €376,884 in sales – 100 percent of which will go to Make-A-Wish America and Make-A-Wish International in Joe’s name.
Riot Games and Make-A-Wish would like to thank you for your generosity, and thank Joe for being an incredible inspiration.
Corporate Mundo send out many memos today. Explain Mundo’s bold new vision for company’s future. Staff whine over tiny details like “100-hour work weeks” and “no air conditioning during daylight hours.” So Mundo call feedback meeting, let them speak their mind, then beat them unconscious with briefcase. Whining stop. Tiny details now embraced by all.
With staff attitude corrected, Mundo moving forward with vision… starting with new sale! Buy skins and champions for Mundo, let Mundo give happy profit report!
- Shaco exploit creepy clown brand to great effect. Mundo ban floppy shows and rubber noses from workplace in order to keep Mundo’s terror in check. He available now for 487 RP.
- Gangplank take ruthless advantage of Casual Friday by dressing like pirate every time. Buy him for 487 RP, or else Mundo make him wear tie!
- Yorick dig graves and hope to restore family legacy. No growth potential in that. Mundo unload him on you for 487 RP.
Summoners,
Two weeks ago, we invited you to join us in supporting fellow summoner Joe and Make-A-Wish by purchasing Joe’s favorite champion Jax and his Jaximus skin with RP.
Since then, more than 140,000 summoners participated, totaling more than €376,884 in sales – 100 percent of which will go to Make-A-Wish America and Make-A-Wish International in Joe’s name.
Riot Games and Make-A-Wish would like to thank you for your generosity, and thank Joe for being an incredible inspiration.
Welcome to the Darius Patch Preview, summoners! In this video, we'll be looking into some changes coming into League of Legends in the Darius update. While the Patch Preview doesn't talk about the newest champion, we will discuss our visual update to Summoner's Rift, a re-built heads-up display, a sneak peek at the new Ashe model, new feedback from turrets, changes to Normal Draft and Solo/Duo Ranked, as well as a brand new item! For more information about these updates, take a look at the video!
Summoners,
Two weeks ago, we invited you to join us in supporting fellow summoner Joe and Make-A-Wish by purchasing Joe’s favorite champion Jax and his Jaximus skin with RP.
Since then, more than 140,000 summoners participated, totaling more than €376,884 in sales – 100 percent of which will go to Make-A-Wish America and Make-A-Wish International in Joe’s name.