Champion Design - Blog Posts

Bilgewater:

Tahm Kench,The River King League of legends/Riot games All credits to:Chengwei Pan, Alex Flores, Chris Campbell (Skeeziks), Mitchell Malloy,  Gem 'Lonewingy' Lim,  Kienan 'Knockwurst' Lafferty; Champion concepts The whole world's a river, and I'm its king." 

"Call me king, call me demon. Water forgets the names of the drowned."The Demon of Addiction

Legends of Runeterra Glory in Navori expasion Credits to: Alessandro Poli "My diet is expensively unique."

 "All the world's a river, and I'm its king." The Great Waddler

Legends of Runeterra:Glory in Navori Expansion Jack, The winner Bull, Mako & Nukkle arriving at Sett's arena in Qayanvi Credits to JiHun Lee, Felipe Martini Card art appreciation "All shall drown in my magnificence." TK

´´Years in the boxing ring taught Jack valuable lessons. He learned that if his opponent can bleed, they can fear. He learned the power of a silent stare. He learned the power of uncontrolled violence.``Jack the Winner

Gangplank,The Saltwater Scourge Captain Gangplank "The Burning Tides" Illustrations all credits to:  Gem 'Lonewingy' Lim "Misery has a delectable taste." TK

Legends of Runeterra Gangplank cards Set 2 - Rising Tides All credits to: SIXMOREVODKA STUDIO  "You're duller than a broken sandwich." TK

"Don't stare too long, lest he catches you lookin'. And don't speak ill of him, for he hears all Bilgewater's whispers. Here he comes. Chin low. Eyes lower." 

Zaun/Piltover pt1

Renata Glasc,The chem baroness League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Jeremy Anninos Champion insights.

"Work for me or work against me, it doesn't matter. Everyone comes to my side eventually." - Mrs.glasc

Glasc Industries , Concept Artwork  All credits to: Sunny pandita ,Paulin Kiri Fanart belongs to: 一根猪猪怪 Champion art exploration "Zaun deserves more."

 "The difference between medicine and poison is the dosage. Allow me to demonstrate." Madam Glasc

Renata "Right On Time" Illustration by Riot Contracted Artists :Grafit Studio, Envar Studio "It's 'Miss Glasc'... if you value your life."

"Work for me or work against me, it doesn't matter. Everyone comes to my side eventually." The Chem baroness

Arcane (timeline)/Zaun:

Chem Baron Finn & Chross League of legends/Riot games/Arcane teamAll credits to: • Victor Maury • Character Design

"Slickjaws provide useful services to those looking to eliminate a problem, whether by their own hand or ours."- Finn

Riot games/Arcane team Credits to: Charles Lee, alexandre mahboubi, Tomas Osang Muir,Bruno Couchinho, Ivan Pozdnyakov, Geoffroy Thoorens The Art of Arcane Fanart belongs to: Marco Brunelleschi

´´ The only way to defeat a superior enemy is to stop at nothing. To become what they fear.``The eye of Zaun.

"I’d like to let you in on a very important secret I learned when I was about your age, boy. You see, power, real power doesn’t come to those who were born strongest or fastest or smartest. No. It comes to those who will do anything to achieve it..."

Camavor/Shadow isles:

Viego,The Ruined king League of legends/Riot gamesAll credits to:Chengwei Pan. Gem 'Lonewingy' Lim Champion Insights.

Twisted Obsession: What would you do for love? Would you go to the ends of the world? Would you give up everything you have? Would you go to the brink of life and death? The fallen King

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Viego concepts Credits to: Hicham Habchi"It hurts, my heart. It hurts so much."

 "You are not the hero of this tale. You are not anything." The Fallen King

Soul Fighter Viego, the host of the arena of soulsSpecial collaboration with Legends of runeterra/Wild riftCredits to: Steve Zheng, Rudy Siswanto, Envar Studio, Rachel 'Tart' Cross, Luca Xu, Goodname Studio, NargesArt, ouyang _YKFanart: Shavit Azarzar

´´The gracious—if needlessly reclusive—host of the Tournament of Souls welcomes all to his arena! Look at him now, eyeing the competition from his throne room high above the ring! Doesn't his solitude just make ya sad, folks? Here's hoping he hops down from that tower and turns that sorrow into UNBRIDLED RAGE! Viiiiieeeeeeegoooooo!``-Announcer

´´an unexpected opponent enters the tournament``...

Demacia pt1:

Sylas of dragbourne,the Unchained League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Victor Maury,Richard Chu Splash art concepts

 "Those who wait to be freed do not deserve freedom. Onwards, brothers and sisters!" King-slayer

Sylas concept Champion developtment ´´Visions of Demacia`` All credits: Elena Bespalova,Sunny Pandita, Joshua 'HUGEnFAST' Brian Smith

 "No more kings! No more queens! No more Mageseekers! It all ends now!"Sylas, the traitor of Demacia

"They work their fingers to the bone serving a king they'll never meet. I must show them there is more to life!" The unchained

Mitna Rachnun/Noxus:

Mordekaiser,The iron revenant League of legends/Riot games All credits to: ,Sunny Pandita,Alex Flores,Neal Wojahn,Samuel Thompson "Destiny. Domination. Deceit."

"I carve my kingdom beyond, from the ashes of nothing, no mortals, not even gods, will stop me from claiming what is mine."- The Iron Revenant

Legends of runeterra Set 8 - Fate's Voyage Cards ilustration Credits to: Envar Studio, Kudos Productions Champion Insights.

´´Serve me! Relinquish your pitiful souls. I will give them iron everlasting. I am oblivion inevitable!refused to fade." Conqueror of Death

"In the world beyond, blackened ichor filled a crumbling sky, as souls withered to nothing. But I refused to fade." The dread lord

Noxus/Ionia pt3:

Shieda Kayn,The Shadow reaper League of legends/Riot gamesAll credits to: Hing Chui, Elena Bespalova, Ankou Schnee, MAX ZHANG Champion concepts

"have mastered every weapon of war. No prattling tool will prove an exception." The shadow assassin.

Legends of runeterra Set 6 - Worldwalker Cards ilustration Wild rift promo Art. Credits to Kudos Productions

 "I survived eternity. They will die today — and the next — and the next!" Rhaast,The Darkin Scythe

Shieda Kayn, THE HIGH ORDINAL OF THE DEMAXIAN EMPIRELeague of legends/Riot gamesAll credits to: Esben Lash Rasmussen kayn

"There is power locked inside you Rhaast, and I will have it." Kayn "Give in to the carnage. Lose yourself in me." The Scythe

Noxus (Runeterra) pt2:

Runeterra/Valoran Noxus exploration Credits to: Riot games, Sixmorevodka Studio Alias(es) ´´Brutal Expansionist Empire``

´´Noxus is a powerful empire with a fearsome reputation. To those beyond its borders, Noxus is brutal, expansionist, and threatening, yet those who look beyond its warlike exterior see an unusually inclusive society, where the strengths and talents of its people are respected and cultivated. Its people were once a fierce reaver culture until they stormed the ancient city that now lies at the heart of their empire. Under threat from all sides, they aggressively took the fight to their enemies, pushing their borders outward with every passing year. This struggle for survival has made the Noxians a deeply proud people who value strength above all, though that strength can manifest by many different means. Anyone can rise to a position of power and respect within Noxus if they display the necessary aptitude, regardless of social standing, background, homeland, or wealth.``

Empire of Noxus.

Runeterra/Valoran League of legends/Legends of Runeterra Noxus Prime Credits to :SIXMOREVODKA STUDIO, Riot games

´´Noxus is a brutal, expansionist empire, yet those who look beyond its warlike exterior will find an unusually inclusive society. Anyone can rise to a position of power and respect if they display the necessary aptitude, regardless of social standing, background, or wealth. Noxians value strength above all, though that strength can manifest in many different ways. The trifarix``

Noxus pt1:

Swain, the Noxian Grand General League of legends/Riot gamesAll credits to: • Victor Maury •, Vlad BăcescuSwain Production Art

´´I tried to scream then, to confess it all. To somehow beg for forgiveness. But there is nothing now, save for the soft murmur of whispers. I spill my secrets, this tale, into your ears. Fading like the rustling of wings, as the raven cries its carrion caw..." Raum The Demon of Secrets

Credits to: Larry "The Bravo" Ray Swain development

"I have learned enough to detest all men. Only nations may be revered." — Swain

League of legends/Riot games Swain development Swain promo art

"A power beyond mortal understanding gave me the vision to see what most cannot. I peer through the darkness others fear." The Noxian Grand General

Legends of Runeterra Set 2 - Rising Tides Swain character All credits to: SIXMOREVODKA STUDIO Fanart from: @ovsosito

"If they already call me a villain, what will they call me when I succeed?" The Grand General Swain

The Void Pt2:

Kai´sa,The daughter of the Void League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Larry the bravo ray, Chengwei Pan, Deiv Calviz

"My appearance may frighten you, but make no mistake—I am on your side, and we fight to the bitter end." — Kai'Sa

Husk, the Hive Commander League of legends/Riot games Champion concept Credits to:Michael Maurino

Cancelled champion for League of Legends. Husk was eventually split to create Camille and Kai'sa. She was intended to be a mercenary from Zaun, the leader of a team called "H.I.V.E", comprised of other mercenaries, outlaws and bounty hunters. She was to be Caitlyn's ex-partner, defecting to Zaun after Caitlyn betrayed her by paralyzing her from the waist down during a shootout.

The Void Pt1:

Bel'Veth,The empress of the void League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Larry the bravo ray, Roman Popov, Salvo Lo Iacono, DIGIC Pictures,

Park Jun Seong / 박준성

 "All your lives, you have chased your own destruction. At long last, I am here." The Empress

"I see it... I see everything. The Lavender Sea. Purple cities cover the land. She rules over it all. My Empress. This is what Runeterra should be - its true form. The city of Belveth shall fall first. Beautiful Remora swimming endlessly through cities of Lavender. Overwhelming everything in her path. Consuming us. We are all saved." The monarch of void

Riot Records (Universe pt/1):

Heartsteel Band Riot Records/League of legends credits:Envar Studio, Jennifer Wuestling

"HEARTSTEEL is the hottest new band on the scene, featuring artists like Kayn and Ezreal—” "It's all of our band!" "Calm down, Sett." "Wait, which magazine is this for again, K'Sante?" "Please try to focus!" "Hey Yone, can we just get on stage already?" "We are—oh, well, Aphelios just walked off…" Announcer

Heartsteel Band Riot Records/League of legends Credits to : Rachael Cross (Riot Tart), Anh Dang, Luca Xu, Steve Zheng, 阳蛊 Zane

 "At least with HEARTSTEEL here, we'll know someone will be competent..." Kayn, the superstar

Dark Star/Cosmic exploration:

Jhin,The Virtuoso pt/ 2 League of legends/Riot games All credits to: BO CHEN, MARIE MAGNY, Simon Dubuc

"The curtain rises on a young and vibrant universe. An audience worthy of my talent." Jhin

Thresh aprecciation Dark Star thresh Credits: • Victor Maury •, Elena 'Hellstern' Bespalova

 "The cry of a dying star... nothing's sweeter." Thresh

Malphite/Cho´gath aprecciation Dark Star universe Credits to : karena zhou,Vlad Băcescu,Lucas Parolin

´´Can you feel it? Your future, torn away. There is no escape - only oblivion...

Sett,The boss League of legends All credits to: Riot games, Alex Flores, Lindsay Ruiz Champion I

"Bein' the boss... is a lot better than not bein' the boss."- Sett

Sett 3D model Wild Rift

"I don't like hurtin' people. I like the money I get from hurtin' people." The Boss

Legends of Runeterra: Glory in navori

Sett cards

"Every single one of 'em thinks they're the one to beat me. *laughs* 'Kay." Sett

"Wonder if they make silk pants for these things..." SETT.

- "All profits go to cutting-edge research!"

Naafiri, The Hound of a Hundred Bites League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Terence CANTAL, Gem 'Lonewingy' Lim. Champion Insights/Concept art/Final work

"Let the world hear our howls and know that death awaits." The Darkin hound

NAAFIRI, The Iron hound Champion trailer/shots All credits to: Riot games

"Our kind had such a proving ground, once. All it proved was avarice." Naafiri

The Hound of a Hundred Bites - Ability Icons Champion appreciation

"I could've led them. I could've dominated. But, there is no I... only we." Naafiri, The Hound of a Hundred Bites.

Vladimir,The Crimson Reaper League of legends/Riot gamesAll credits to: mist XG, riot games Splash art/concept art

"I love a warrior with heart, never a stale moment." Lord Vladimir

Legends of Runeterra/Vladimir cards Set 1 - Foundations All credits: Riot games

"Vicious. Cold. Cruel. Intriguing. Perceptive. Charming.Irresistible..." Patron Vladimir

Blood lord Vladimir/Splash fanart League of legends [Fanart] All credits: Edcel Mendoza

"The skies will rain red." The crimson lord

Fan VGU of Vladimir/League of legends All credits to: Anthony Sun GG!

"You are truly the vessels of my destruction!"

NASUS,THE CURATOR OF THE SANDS Dream Rider Skins League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Foritis wang, bramasta aji

"The cycle of life and death continues. We will live, they will die." Nasus

League of Legends: Wild Rift Pt 1 Dream Raider Nasus concept All credits to: jokerrr z (artstation)

League of Legends: Wild Rift Pt 2 Dream Raider Nasus concept All credits to: Henshui & 2:10 AM Animation

"The wheel never stops turning." Nasus

Jhin,The Virtuoso League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Alexandr Pechenkin,Larry 'TheBravoRay' Ray, Bastien Lecouffe Deharme

"I am the singer without a voice. The dancer without legs." The Artisan Killer

League of Legends: Season 2019 "AWAKEN" VisDev Jhin appreciation All credits: Jason Chan

"I... orchestrate death." The Golden Demon

Legends of Runeterra/Virtuoso´s followers Set 6 - Worldwalker All credits: Alessandro Poli, Lisha Du

"They will dance, they will sing, they will die!" The virtuoso

NILAH,THE JOY UNBOUND League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Chengwei Pan Splash/teaser development

"In death, Ashlesh, my spirit is yours. But in life, your strength and joy belong to me." Nilah

Nilah Character developtment All credit to: Nancy 'Sojyoo' Kim Early/final design

"Ashlesh, Lord of Joy, for stealing my name and my fate, I claim your power." The Joy Unbound

Wild Blue Studios

´´You will know joy You will be a hero And you will pass into legend as all great heroes do The only price I ask for such treasures Is you``- A piece of The Cycle of Ashlesh.

Warwick,The wrath of zaun League of legends/Riot games All credits to: • Victor Maury •, Gabriel Yeganyan, Brian Kim, Mitchell Malloy Warwick rework development

"The chains are broken... the beast is free." The Howler

Warwick hyena Rework/Old All credits to: Izzy Medrano Skin development

"Oh, what a day. What a bloody day." the Hyena

Pyke,The Bloodharbor Ripper League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Riot games,Daniel Orive,Chris Campbell (Skeeziks),Jason Chan,• Victor Maury •,Ron Broyde,Steve Zheng,crow god Champion Insights.

"I was born where monsters die, I died where monsters are born." The Ripper

Dark Waters Skinline "Deep Ones, old blood, whatever. I have a hard "No Eldritch Sea Monster" rule."

Dark Waters Skinline/Fan Skin ´´Bilgewater, where death is swifter than the currents, and the rules as formless as swill. Where coin is the one key that can unlock anything, and the truth is only a lie agreed upon``.

Mafia/Crime City Nightmares V 1 League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Riot games,Kelly Aleshire,OldGun-K Skins art appreciation.

´´Just your average bottomless pit of scum and villainy. Bosses vie for power; pacts are made and broken; friendships meet their end on the edge of twisted, subtle knives. And yet, there's something more to this city. Something undiscovered, imperceptible. Something... infinite.`Valoran City

Mafia/Crime City Nightmares V 2 "You're telling me crime can be organized? Then what have I been doing!?"

´´Eldritch horrors lurk within the crime and grime of Valoran City. Black markets have given rise to Elixirs: a valuable substance of dubious origin whose production spells money and influence should any gang corner the market. Spurred on by agents of corruption, capos and cronies alike look to forces beyond the veil for a taste of true power.`` Valoran City

´´No one knows if the Mysterious Gentleman is human or something Else, but he has somehow injected himself into every crime family in Valoran City. With honeyed words and a conman's grin, he convinced them all to embrace the horrors of the Beyond... Now the only thing to do is sit back and watch them tear each other apart.``Twisted Fate.

Debonair skinline V 1 League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Riot games,Sperasoft Skins art appreciation

´´Power, wealth, and glamour collide in the penthouses and exclusive clubs of Nox Vegas, where truly beautiful people hold the world in their palms. Yet as night falls on the city of lights, the knives come out—influence is the name of the game, and nobody likes to lose``.Valoran City

Debonair skinline V 2 "Stay classy, my friend."

 "I'm part of a very exclusive club. But don't worry. Soon enough you'll all be members too``.Debonair Zed.

Mundo, the Mad Man of Zau League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Riot games,Sunny Pandita,Alex Flores,Maoshe Yang,Terence CANTAL Champion Insights.

"Could someone tell Mundo if there a knife in Mundo's head?"Dr Mundo

"Welcome to Mundo's business conference. Do not confuse with summit, expo, or tradeshow."Corporate Mundo.

Wild Rift Dr /Corporate Mundo model VGU/Old

"New memo to staff! Dear staff, Mundo firing only most of you! Congratulations." The Best C.E.O

UDYR,THE SPIRIT WALKER League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Riot games,Terence CANTAL,Gi gue,- CARAVAN - Champion Insights.

"The spirits at the heart of the Freljord have need of me. I answer their call." The Walker of Freljord

"Hear me, spirits. I pray for struggle. I pray for growth." The Primal Walker

"In the Freljord, tranquility is death. In Ionia, it is life``.The Spirit Guard.

VOLIBEAR,THE RELENTLESS STORM League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Riot games,Gouf Gouf,Daniel Orive,KILART  Champion Insights.

 "They call me Valhir. The Volibear. Greatstorm. My true name is mine alone." The Sormbringer

"Gods do not beg. We take what is ours!"

"I still taste their ancestors... stuck between my teeth."

Samira, the Desert Rose League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Riot games,Sunny Pandita,Kudos Productions, Jessica Oyhenart Champion Insights.

 "I've got two rules for every fight. Don't ask for permission, don't ask for forgiveness." The desert rose.

Legends of Runeterra Glory in Navori expasion Card art appreciantion

"The empire values strength. I value style. We're good partners." Samira

Rell,The iron mainden League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Riot games Champion Insights.

"Forge your heart into something strong. Unbreakable."- Rell

Urgot, the Dreadnought/ warriors clip League of legends/Riot games All credits to: Riot games,Victor Maury,Larry "The Bravo" Ray, @AlexDraws89, Jason Chan Fan skin aprecciation Champion Insights.

"If they could only comprehend the truth of the Dredge... I wouldn't need to drive it into their skulls."- Urgot

 "Endless misery, mhm... Wonderful." The Dreadnought

Fan skinline Concepts the Creatures of Zaun

"Zaun welcomed me with open arms... and a knife to my back." Urgot.