League of Legends news:
The Preseason changes have arrived! To give you a reference for all the new developments coming to items, the jungle, summoner spells, and masteries, we’ve launched the Preseason Update. Here you’ll find information on all the changes, along with links to in-depth analyses of each topic and discussion posts where you can share your feedback with the Design team.
Check out the Preseason Update to learn more about all the new changes.
A shadowed figure stands before a massive stained glass window. Over his shoulder, grey storm clouds gather on the horizon. The keening wail of sirens can be heard over the rumble of thunder.
The figure turns, revealing Lord Darius’ scarred face and smoldering white eyes.
- Foolish move, summoner. While I, Lord Darius, appreciate your reconnaissance, your reward will be a cell of your own if we fail to capture those weaklings. No one escapes Noxian detention! 487 RP
- Renegade Talon has the unique talents I need to chase down the prisoners. A deadly assassin whose attacks slow his targets? He exploits every weakness. Sadly, a messenger has just reported that this failure has had his blades dulled. 260 RP
- Never send a man to do a monster’s job. Release Jurassic Cho’Gath! I rest assured that he’ll use his overwhelming force to feast upon their entrails. 487 RP
IPL 5 in Las Vegas has begun!
Watch as sixteen teams from China, Southeast Asia, Korea, North America, and Europe fight for glory, honor, and $100,000 in cash prizes. All of the action under the Las Vegas lights will be brought to you with expert match commentary and analysis by Phreak, Rivington, Deman, Joe Miller, HatPerson, RedBaron, Optimus Tom, and Studio.
Tune in here as your favorite teams vie for the title at IPL 5.
Welcome to this week’s Pro Player Pick, where we feature one of the best League of Legends players discussing his champion of choice.
When Patch 1.73 arrives in mid-December (the 11th at the earliest), we’ll be rounding up inactive accounts to make those summoner names available to players. To make it easier for you to pick up a new summoner name, we’re also putting name changes on sale for 50% off.
The deep, unsettling howl of sirens echo in the distance. Unmistakable by any citizen of Noxus, the alarms can only mean one thing: prisoners have escaped Noxian detention.
The brush rustles and parts slightly, revealing Destiny’s barrel.
- Phew, just you, summoner. We don’t got time to chit-chat. No one, not even the strongest Noxus’s got, can contain ol’ Jailbreak Graves. Hell, I’ve got jailbreak right in my name. I’ll tell ya what, though. Wouldn’t have made it out of there without some friends on the inside. 487 RP
- Blight Crystal Varus’s nimble as he is reckless. Kid damn near got us caught twice. Once he got his hands on that bow of his… well… even I can appreciate that kind of talent. 487 RP
- You’d think that Noxian High Command would’ve put Rugged Garen in some highfalutin maximum security facility. Good thing he was participatin’ in Movember – the facial hair threw ‘em off. 487 RP
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Curse Gaming bot laner and support guru Elementz is now streaming live. A mainstay in competitive League of Legends since Beta, Elementz is a veteran of numerous Challenger Circuit events and one of the founders of prominent fansite Reign of Gaming. He’s also an accomplished commentator and extremely responsive to viewer questions.
League of Legends returns to Jonkoping, Sweden, for another set of frostbitten battles at DreamHack Winter 2012. The DreamHack League of Legends Championship will feature eight European teams competing for over $50,000 in prizes.
Ah! A wonderful winter afternoon for me and Chomper to go sledding. There’s fresh snow, crisp air, and no blood stains that could freeze and send us sprawling when we just want to fly down these hills.
- Wait... Who’s that? Frostblade Irelia is dressed for the occasion, with her outfit all covered by soft blues and shimmering white hues, and those Spirit Blades sure stand out. Maybe I can talk her into steering a sled instead of slicing up champions. Whoops! She Bladesurged away. 487 RP
- But Amethyst Ashe can freeze her in her tracks. The more the merrier, I always say. We need five for a real sledding team, anyway. Why’s she movin’ so cautiously, though? She’s drawing her bow! I don’t think she wants to play at all. 487 RP
- It’s Cowgirl Miss Fortune she’s aiming at! Not a very sensible outfit for the cold weather, I’d say. I guess those twin revolvers do look ready to heat up the situation. I wanted just one quiet sledding session with my shark, and a fight’s ready to break out. 487 RP
The newest support champion to join the League is Nami, the Tidecaller. A water caster who channels the primal energies of the ocean, Nami harnesses water’s restorative properties and commands the raw power of the tides themselves.
Summoners, behold, as fans just like you put their talents on display for our collective mirth and merriment. Fan art, cosplay, and more await you!
A fearsome shadow is about to fall upon the Fields of Justice as the extraplanar, Legendary Eternum Nocturne tears through space and time to cull those who do not belong. He lingers yet, waiting and watching, but he’ll soon be ready to cast a shroud of darkness over your battles.
Summoners,
As League of Legends grows, so too does the complexity of support required to ensure we offer great service to all players. In order to better focus our support on the community, we are removing GBP as a payment option on the EU Nordic and East (EUNE) platform.
Our next featured streamer is Curse Gaming’s bot laner and longtime support guru Elementz. A household name in competitive League of Legends since Beta, Elementz is a decorated veteran of numerous Challenger Circuit events and one of the founders of prominent fansite Reign of Gaming. He’s also well known for his helpful stream commentary and has even been featured as a guest caster at many competitive events.
It is a melancholy truth that all bad things must come to an end. While I am pleased to report that last year’s food critic challenge left no survivors, the Valoran Department of Health is sending a Demacian regiment to forcefully shut me down. But you may step one last time into the flames as I unveil my most malicious culinary masterpiece. My guests should be arriving any moment now to partake in my 42-course feast for the ages…
- As the evening’s entertainment, Royal Shaco has promised a sidesplitting tribute to my dastardly delights. I only hope it doesn’t involve a musical skit with anthropomorphic food exulting their delicious sacrifice like he has done before. Nothing puts guests off their appetites quite like a turkey performing an interpretative dance titled “Kill Me.” 260 RP
- It seems only fitting that, considering his massive blades, Rune Wars Renekton should honor us by carving the roast beast. He slices and dices like no other champion I know! Leave the bloodiest cuts for me, please. 487 RP
- Primal Udyr, don’t turtle into your shell. Here, have everything in a bucket; that way you can eat with your bear paws. I’m only joking, no need to switch to Tiger Stance. I’ll even put the garlic pepper quail eggs on top! 487 RP
Another wicked moon rises over this haunted forest. I see more foolish visitors have succumbed to the siren call of the Spider Queen. Tread carefully—where she would lead you deeper into oblivion, I will try and guide you out. First, you must escape the Twisted Treeline. Already, six doomed warriors clash among the treacherous paths and in the somber gloom of the underbrush. You do not want to join them.
- Look there: Warlord Shen creeps through the jungle, ever mindful of the monsters that dwell within. He sticks to the shadows, waiting to ambush the three champions that dare oppose him on this battlefield. 487 RP
- Do you see those glowing platforms? Menacing pools of power trapped in this glade, the team that controls the altars the longest will be at a distinct advantage. Tango Evelynn has made them her personal stages. Dancing around to the music of this spectral realm, her limber form entwines with the lost souls that linger near the dark altars. 487 RP
- I cannot help but shudder to see Lumberjack Sion tramping through the forest. His ungainly gait starkly contrasts with the delicacy of Evelynn’s dance, and worse, his ax slashes recklessly. I will not weep to see him fall like the trunks he wantonly cuts down. 260 RP
In the upcoming patch we’ve added some new features to the HUD and item shop, all wrapped up in a slick new look for the League of Legends user interface. While it might take a little getting used to, we think you’ll find that these UI updates help you quickly absorb in-game information, and purchase even faster when you head back to buy. This is particularly helpful in light of all the new items we’re adding this preseason. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll see when the new items come out.
Welcome to this week’s Pro Player Pick, where we feature one of the best League of Legends players discussing his champion of choice.
Many of you have been asking for a new look for Nidalee. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve heard you, and that you can expect a complete Visual Upgrade for the Bestial Huntress in an upcoming patch.
Summoners!
As recently outlined, the Preseason will involve an extensive gameplay update that we think will make League of Legends even better. To give you insight into the many changes you’ll be seeing, we’re holding a Reddit AMA this Friday, beginning at 11:30 AM Pacific Time. Join the designers behind the preseason changes as they answer your most burning questions about changes to items, masteries, the jungle, and more.
Dragon Trainer Lulu
Lulu’s proven that big personalities, and big plays, come in small packages. Dragon Trainer Lulu’s got a brand new skin with fiery spell effects that’ll have you tasting purple. Summoners have expressed their love of Pix, so we’ve given Lulu’s BFF (best fae friend) a total makeover, usually reserved for champions. For Dragon Trainer Lulu, we transformed Pix into a whimsical, fire-breathing dragon with all-new, unique animations and emotes that have him dancing, taunting, and laughing alongside his master. Additionally, Dragon Trainer Lulu’s Whimsy will transform her enemies into a helpless baby dragons, still struggling to fully hatch from their eggs.
Divide and conquer your unenlightened enemies with Zed, the Master of Shadows.
In this edition of the Champion Spotlight, we introduce Zed, the Master of Shadows, a versatile assassin who’s as challenging to learn as the forbidden ways, but with a similarly rewarding payoff. As both an AP lane and jungle, Zed uses his deadly prowess to command Living Shadows, simultaneously attacking enemies from multiple angles with tandem skillshots. And when fights get intense, Zed can swap places with a Living Shadow to either escape or deliver the killing blow on a fleeing opponent. In this video, you’ll learn about his abilities, sample runes and masteries, and tips and tricks that will leave your unsuspecting rivals marked for death.
Season 2 has officially ended!
- Eligible summoners will receive loading screen borders, profile banner trims, forum badges, and the Victorious Janna skin immediately
- Summoner Icons will be distributed over the next week
- Elo ratings have been compressed towards 1200 and system confidence in ratings has been reset.
- Placement matches must be completed before Elo will be visible again.
- Ranked stats have been cleared and archived under the "Season 2" option in the dropdown.
Welcome, my playthings. Poor souls, you all look so confused to no longer be surrounded by the safe, lush greenery of Summoner’s Rift. You’re in my toy box now: the Twisted Treeline. Who am I? I am Death Blossom Elise, an illuminating guide for you strangers in a strange land. You know what to do, my pets—form your little trios, go forth into the forest, and capture.
- Blood Knight Hecarim’s team is at a distinct advantage, seeing as he hails from a similarly spectral haunt. However, even he appears a bit bewildered; it’s hard to plan the perfect out-of-the-bush charge when there are ghostly echoes diverting his attention elsewhere. 487 RP
- Ah! I must say I am not surprised to see that Infiltrator Irelia has taken to the Twisted Treeline with ferocious aplomb. Those transcendent blades whirling around her shadowy figure are a lovely complement to the dark energy swirling from her freshly captured altar. 487 RP
- On the other side of the Treeline, Sandscourge Skarner seems to be suffering from a similar spat as Hecarim. The gloom of this place has dampened his disposition. See how he is trying to turtle at the altars? Truly, it is a sad display. 487 RP
