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Every League of Legends Champion Release Date (2009-2026)
28 Sep, 2026, 02:58
|Last updated: 28 Sep, 2026, 02:58
Since its launch in 2009, League of Legends has introduced over 170 champions. As the game and its player base continue to grow, Riot Games keeps adding new champions and storylines, shaping the meta with each release. Here, you can find the release date for every champion currently in the game.
*Last updated: 17/09/2026
Quick-Stats Summary
- 173 total champions released to date
- The latest champion introduced was Locke, released on June 24, 2026
LoL Champions Release Date (2009-2026)
Most Recent Champion Released
Locke was the most recent champion released in League of Legends. The Demacian exorcist was released on June 24, 2026. He is an assassin primarily designed for the mid lane.
League of Legends Champion Classes
League of Legends champions are divided into different classes based on their abilities, playstyles, and roles within a team. They are:
| Class | Sub-Class |
|---|---|
| Controller | Enchanter, Catcher |
| Fighter | Juggernaut, Diver |
| Mage | Burst, Battlemage, Artillery |
| Marksman | - |
| Slayer | Assassin, Skirmisher |
| Tank | Vanguard, Warden |
| Specialist | - |
Below is a complete list of every champion, including their release date, class, and region.
2026
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locke | Assassin | 24 June 2026 | Demacia |
2025
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaahen | Skirmisher | 19 November 2025 | Shurima |
| Yunara | Marksman | 16 July 2025 | Ionia |
| Mel | Artillery | 23 January 2025 | Noxus |
2024
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambessa | Diver, Skirmisher | 6 November 2024 | Noxus |
| Aurora | Burst, Assassin | 17 July 2024 | Freljord |
| Smolder | Marksman | 31 January 2024 | Noxus |
2023
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hwei | Artillery | 5 December 2023 | Ionia |
| Briar | Diver | 14 September 2023 | Noxus |
| Naafiri | Assassin | 19 July 2023 | Shurima |
| Milio | Enchanter | 23 March 2023 | Ixtal |
2022
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| K'Sante | Warden, Skirmisher | 22 November 2022 | Shurima |
| Nilah | Skirmisher | 13 July 2022 | Kathkan |
| Bel'Veth | Skirmisher | 9 June 2022 | The Void |
| Renata Glasc | Enchanter | 17 February 2022 | Zaun |
| Zeri | Marksman | 20 January 2022 | Zaun |
2021
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vex | Burst | 23 September 2021 | Shadow Isles |
| Akshan | Marksman, Assassin | 22 July 2021 | Shurima |
| Gwen | Skirmisher | 15 April 2021 | Shadow Isles |
| Viego | Skirmisher | 21 January 2021 | Shadow Isles |
2020
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rell | Vanguard | 10 December 2020 | Noxus |
| Seraphine | Burst, Enchanter | 29 October 2020 | Piltover |
| Samira | Marksman | 21 September 2020 | Noxus |
| Yone | Assassin, Skirmisher | 6 August 2020 | Ionia |
| Lillia | Skirmisher | 22 July 2020 | Ionia |
| Sett | Juggernaut | 14 January 2020 | Ionia |
2019
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphelios | Marksman | 11 December 2019 | Targon |
| Senna | Marksman, Enchanter | 10 November 2019 | Demacia |
| Qiyana | Assassin | 28 June 2019 | Ixtal |
| Yummi | Enchanter | 14 May 2019 | Bandle City |
| Sylas | Burst, Skirmisher | 25 January 2019 | Demacia |
2018
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neeko | Burst, Catcher | 5 December 2018 | Ixtal |
| Pyke | Assassin, Catcher | 31 May 2018 | Bilgewater |
| Kai'Sa | Marksman | 7 March 2018 | The Void |
2017
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe | Burst | 21 November 2017 | Targon |
| Ornn | Vanguard | 23 August 2017 | Freljord |
| Kayn | Skirmisher | 12 July 2017 | Ionia |
| Rakan | Catcher | 19 April 2017 | Ionia |
| Xayah | Marksman | 19 April 2017 | Ionia |
2016
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camille | Diver | 7 December 2016 | Piltover |
| Ivern | Catcher | 5 October 2016 | Ionia |
| Kled | Skirmisher | 10 August 2016 | Noxus |
| Taliyah | Battlemage | 18 May 2016 | Shurima |
| Aurelion Sol | Battlemage | 24 March 2016 | Targon |
| Jhin | Marksman, Catcher | 11 February 2016 | Ionia |
2015
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illaoi | Juggernaut | 24 November 2015 | Bilgewater |
| Kindred | Marksman | 14 October 2015 | Runeterra |
| Tahm Kench | Warden | 9 July 2015 | Bilgewater |
| Ekko | Assassin | 29 May 2015 | Zaun |
| Bard | Catcher | 12 March 2015 | Runeterra |
2014
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rek'Sai | Diver | 11 December 2014 | The Void |
| Kalista | Marksman | 20 November 2014 | Shadow Isles |
| Azir | Specialist | 16 September 2014 | Shurima |
| Gnar | Specialist | 14 August 2014 | Freljord |
| Braum | Warden | 12 May 2014 | Freljord |
| Vel'Koz | Artillery | 27 February 2014 | The Void |
2013
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasuo | Skirmisher | 13 December 2013 | Ionia |
| Jinx | Marksman | 10 October 2013 | Zaun |
| Lucian | Marksman | 22 August 2013 | Demacia |
| Aatrox | Juggernaut | 13 June 2013 | Shurima |
| Lissandra | Burst | 30 April 2013 | Freljord |
| Zac | Vanguard | 29 March 2013 | Zaun |
| Quinn | Specialist | 1 March 2013 | Demacia |
| Thresh | Catcher | 23 January 2013 | Shadow Isles |
2012
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vi | Diver | 19 December 2012 | Piltover |
| Nami | Enchanter | 7 December 2012 | Runeterra |
| Zed | Assassin | 13 November 2012 | Ionia |
| Elise | Diver | 26 October 2012 | Shadow Isles |
| Kha'Zix | Assassin | 27 September 2012 | The Void |
| Syndra | Burst | 13 September 2012 | Ionia |
| Rengar | Assassin, Diver | 21 August 2012 | Ixtal |
| Diana | Assassin, Diver | 7 August 2012 | Targon |
| Zyra | Catcher | 24 July 2012 | Ixtal |
| Jayce | Artillery | 7 July 2012 | Piltover |
| Draven | Marksman | 6 June 2012 | Noxus |
| Darius | Juggernaut | 23 May 2012 | Noxus |
| Varus | Marksman, Artillery | 8 May 2012 | Ionia |
| Hecarim | Diver | 18 April 2012 | Shadow Isles |
| Lulu | Enchanter | 20 March 2012 | Bandle City |
| Fiora | Skirmisher | 29 February 2012 | Demacia |
| Nautilus | Vanguard | 14 February 2012 | Bilgewater |
| Ziggs | Artillery | 1 February 2012 | Zaun |
| Sejuani | Vanguard | 17 January 2012 | Freljord |
2011
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor | Battlemage | 29 December 2011 | Zaun |
| Ahri | Burst | 14 December 2011 | Ionia |
| Volibear | Juggernautr | 29 November 2011 | Freljord |
| Fizz | Assassin | 15 November 2011 | Bilgewater |
| Shyvana | Diver | 1 November 2011 | Demacia |
| Graves | Specialist | 19 October 2011 | Bilgewater |
| Xerath | Artillery | 5 October 2011 | Shurima |
| Riven | Skirmisher | 14 September 2011 | Noxus |
| Talon | Assassin | 24 August 2011 | Noxus |
| Skarner | Vanguard, Juggernaut | 9 August 2011 | Ixtal |
| Wukong | Diver | 26 July 2011 | Ionia |
| Leona | Vanguard | 13 July 2011 | Targon |
| Yorick | Juggernaut | 22 June 2011 | Shadow Isles |
| Orianna | Burst | 11 June 2011 | Piltover |
| Vayne | Marksman | 10 May 2011 | Demacia |
| Rumble | Battlemage | 26 April 2011 | Bandle City |
| Brand | Burst | 12 April 2011 | Freljord |
| Lee Sin | Diver | 1 April 2011 | Ionia |
| Nocturne | Assassin | 15 March 2011 | Runeterra |
| Jarvan IV | Diver | 1 March 2011 | Demacia |
| Maokai | Vanguard | 16 February 2011 | Shadow Isles |
| Karma | Burst, Enchanter | 1 February 2011 | Ionia |
| Renekton | Diver | 18 January 2011 | Shurima |
| Caitlyn | Marksman | 4 January 2011 | Piltover |
2010
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassiopeia | Battlemage | 14 December 2010 | Noxus |
| Trundle | Juggernaut | 1 December 2010 | Freljord |
| Irelia | Diver | 16 November 2010 | Ionia |
| LeBlanc | Burst, Assassin | 2 November 2010 | Noxus |
| Lux | Burst, Artillery | 19 October 2010 | Demacia |
| Swain | Battlemage | 5 October 2010 | Noxus |
| Sona | Enchanter | 21 September 2010 | Demacia |
| Miss Fortune | Marksman | 8 September 2010 | Bilgewater |
| Urgot | Juggernaut | 24 August 2010 | Zaun |
| Galio | Warden | 10 August 2010 | Demacia |
| Vladimir | Battlemage | 27 July 2010 | Noxus |
| Xin Zhao | Diver | 13 July 2010 | Demacia |
| Kog'Maw | Marksman | 24 June 2010 | The Void |
| Olaf | Diver | 9 June 2010 | Freljord |
| Malzahar | Battlemage | 1 June 2010 | The Void |
| Akali | Assassin | 11 May 2010 | Ionia |
| Garen | Juggernaut | 27 April 2010 | Demacia |
| Kennen | Specialist | 8 April 2010 | Ionia |
| Shen | Warden | 24 March 2010 | Ionia |
| Ezreal | Marksman | 16 March 2010 | Piltover |
| Mordekaiser | Juggernaut | 24 February 2010 | Noxus |
| Gragas | Vanguard | 2 February 2010 | Freljord |
| Pantheon | Diver | 2 February 2010 | Targon |
| Poppy | Warden | 13 January 2010 | Demacia |
2009
| Champion | Classes | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nidalee | Specialist | 17 December 2009 | Ixtal |
| Udyr | Juggernaut | 12 December 2009 | Freljord |
| Heimerdinger | Specialist | 10 October 2009 | Piltover |
| Shaco | Assassin | 10 October 2009 | Runeterra |
| Nasus | Juggernaut | 01 October 2009 | Shurima |
| Corki | Marksman | 19 September 2009 | Bandle City |
| Katarina | Assassin | 19 September 2009 | Noxus |
| Blitzcrank | Catcher | 2 September 2009 | Zaun |
| Dr. Mundo | Juggernaut | 2 September 2009 | Zaun |
| Janna | Enchanter | 2 September 2009 | Zaun |
| Malphite | Vanguard | 2 September 2009 | Ixtal |
| Gangplank | Specialist | 19 August 2009 | Bilgewater |
| Taric | Enchanter, Warden | 19 August 2009 | Targon |
| Kassadin | Assassin | 7 August 2009 | The Void |
| Veigar | Burst | 24 July 2009 | Bandle City |
| Anivia | Battlemage | 10 July 2009 | Freljord |
| Rammus | Vanguard | 10 July 2009 | Shurima |
| Amumu | Vanguard | 26 June 2009 | Shurima |
| Cho'Gath | Specialist | 26 June 2009 | The Void |
| Karthus | Battlemage | 12 June 2009 | Shadow Isles |
| Evelynn | Assassin | 1 May 2009 | Runeterra |
| Tryndamere | Skirmisher | 1 May 2009 | Freljord |
| Twitch | Marksmar | 1 May 2009 | Zaun |
| Singed | Specialist | 18 April 2009 | Zaun |
| Zilean | Specialist | 18 April 2009 | Shurima (Icathia) |
| Alistar | Vanguard | 21 February 2009 | Runeterra |
| Annie | Burst | 21 February 2009 | Noxus |
| Ashe | Marksman | 21 February 2009 | Freljord |
| Fiddlesticks | Specialist | 21 February 2009 | Runeterra |
| Jax | Skirmisher | 21 February 2009 | Shurima (Icathia) |
| Kayle | Specialist | 21 February 2009 | Demacia |
| Master Yi | Skirmisher | 21 February 2009 | Ionia |
| Morgana | Catcher | 21 February 2009 | Demacia |
| Nunu & Willump | Vanguard | 21 February 2009 | Freljord |
| Ryze | Battlemage | 21 February 2009 | Runeterra |
| Sion | Vanguard | 21 February 2009 | Noxus |
| Sivir | Marksman | 21 February 2009 | Shurima |
| Soraka | Enchanter | 21 February 2009 | Targon |
| Teemo | Specialist | 21 February 2009 | Bandle City |
| Tristana | Marksman | 21 February 2009 | Bandle City |
| Twisted Fate | Burst | 21 February 2009 | Bilgewater |
| Warwick | Diver | 21 February 2009 | Zaun |
Over the years, Riot Games has slowed its champion releases as balancing and overall game integration have become increasingly important.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many champions are in League of Legends?
There are 173 champions in League of Legends.
Who is the newest LoL champion?
The most recent champion released was Locke on 24 June 2026.
How many champions were released in 2026?
In 2026, only one champion has been released so far: Locke.
What is the next upcoming LoL champion?
As of September 2026, Riot Games has not announced the next League of Legends champion.
When is the next LoL champion release expected?
There is currently no confirmed release date for the next League of Legends champion.
What was the first LoL champion?
When League of Legends was launched, Riot Games introduced 17 champions simultaneously, meaning there is no single "first" champion.
How often does Riot release new champions?
Riot Games releases a new champion every year.
What year did League of Legends have the most champion releases?
2009 was the year with the most champion releases, with Riot Games introducing 42 new champions.
What is the newest Assassin champion in League of Legends?
Locke was the last Assassin champion in League of Legends.
What is the newest Marksman/ADC champion in League of Legends?
Yunara was the last Marksman/ADC released in League of Legends.
Which champion class has the most champions?
Diver is the class with the most champions in League of Legends.
Which champion class gets released least often?
Specialist is the champion class released least often in League of Legends.
Which region has the most champions?
Ionia has the most champions in League of Legends, with 23 champions.
Which region has the fewest champions?
Bandle City has the fewest native champions, with only seven champions.
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