League of Legends champions by release date

by | Oct 22, 2025 | Champions

Here you’ll find a clear list of League of Legends champions by release date, sorted from newest to oldest. Learn when each champion arrived, and follow design shifts over time.

As of July 16, 2025, League of Legends features 171 playable champions on the live PC server. The newest addition is Yunara, who arrived with Patch 25.14. The roster grew from 40 launch champions in 2009 and crossed the 170 mark earlier this year. This total counts only official live releases, not PBE tests or mobile versions. Reworks keep the original debut year, so the headline number reflects unique champion releases rather than updates to existing kits.

League of Legends champions by release date

ChampionClassesRelease Date
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowYunara – the Unbroken FaithMarksman2025-07-16
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowMel – the Soul’s ReflectionArtillery2025-01-23
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAmbessa – Matriarch of WarDiver
Skirmisher
2024-11-06
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAurora – the Witch Between WorldsBurst
Assassin
2024-07-17
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSmolder – the Fiery FledglingMarksman2024-01-31
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowHwei – the VisionaryArtillery2023-12-05
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowBriar – the Restrained HungerDiver2023-09-14
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowNaafiri – the Hound of a Hundred BitesAssassin2023-07-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowMilio – The Gentle FlameEnchanter2023-03-23
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowK’Sante – the Pride of NazumahWarden
Skirmisher
2022-11-02
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowNilah – the Joy UnboundSkirmisher2022-07-13
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowBel’Veth – the Empress of the VoidSkirmisher2022-06-09
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRenata Glasc – the Chem-BaronessEnchanter2022-02-17
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowZeri – The Spark of ZaunMarksman2022-01-20
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowVex – the GloomistBurst2021-09-23
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAkshan – the Rogue SentinelMarksman
Assassin
2021-07-22
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowGwen – The Hallowed SeamstressSkirmisher2021-04-15
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowViego – The Ruined KingSkirmisher2021-01-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRell – the Iron MaidenVanguard2020-12-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSeraphine – the Starry-Eyed SongstressBurst
Enchanter
2020-10-29
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSamira – the Desert RoseMarksman2020-09-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowYone – the UnforgottenAssassin
Skirmisher
2020-08-06
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowLillia – the Bashful BloomSkirmisher2020-07-22
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSett – the BossJuggernaut2020-01-14
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAphelios – the Weapon of the FaithfulMarksman2019-12-11
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSenna – the RedeemerMarksman
Enchanter
2019-11-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowQiyana – Empress of the ElementsAssassin2019-06-28
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowYuumi – the Magical CatEnchanter2019-05-14
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSylas – the UnshackledBurst
Skirmisher
2019-01-25
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowNeeko – the Curious ChameleonBurst
Catcher
2018-12-05
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowPyke – the Bloodharbor RipperAssassin
Catcher
2018-05-31
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKai’Sa – Daughter of the VoidMarksman2018-03-07
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowZoe – the Aspect of TwilightBurst2017-11-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowOrnn – The Fire below the MountainVanguard2017-08-23
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKayn – the Shadow ReaperSkirmisher2017-07-12
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRakan – The CharmerCatcher2017-04-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowXayah – the RebelMarksman2017-04-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowCamille – the Steel ShadowDiver2016-12-07
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowIvern – the Green FatherCatcher2016-10-05
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKled – the Cantankerous CavalierSkirmisher2016-08-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTaliyah – the StoneweaverBattlemage2016-05-18
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAurelion Sol – The Star ForgerBattlemage2016-03-24
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowJhin – the VirtuosoMarksman
Catcher
2016-02-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowIllaoi – the Kraken PriestessJuggernaut2015-11-24
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKindred – The Eternal HuntersMarksman2015-10-14
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTahm Kench – The River KingWarden2015-07-09
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowEkko – the Boy Who Shattered TimeAssassin2015-05-29
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowBard – the Wandering CaretakerCatcher2015-03-12
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRek’Sai – the Void BurrowerDiver2014-12-11
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKalista – the Spear of VengeanceMarksman2014-11-20
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAzir – the Emperor of the SandsSpecialist2014-09-16
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowGnar – the Missing LinkSpecialist2014-08-14
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowBraum – the Heart of the FreljordWarden2014-05-12
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowVel’Koz – the Eye of the VoidArtillery2014-02-27
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowYasuo – the UnforgivenSkirmisher2013-12-13
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowJinx – the Loose CannonMarksman2013-10-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowLucian – the PurifierMarksman2013-08-22
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAatrox – the Darkin BladeJuggernaut2013-06-13
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowLissandra – the Ice WitchBurst2013-04-30
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowZac – the Secret WeaponVanguard2013-03-29
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowQuinn – Demacia’s WingsSpecialist2013-03-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowThresh – the Chain WardenCatcher2013-01-23
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowVi – the Piltover EnforcerDiver2012-12-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowNami – the TidecallerEnchanter2012-12-07
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowZed – the Master of ShadowsAssassin2012-11-13
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowElise – the Spider QueenDiver2012-10-26
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKha’Zix – the VoidreaverAssassin2012-09-27
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSyndra – the Dark SovereignBurst2012-09-13
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRengar – the PridestalkerAssassin
Diver
2012-08-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowDiana – Scorn of the MoonAssassin
Diver
2012-08-07
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowZyra – Rise of the ThornsCatcher2012-07-24
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowJayce – the Defender of TomorrowArtillery2012-07-07
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowDraven – the Glorious ExecutionerMarksman2012-06-06
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowDarius – the Hand of NoxusJuggernaut2012-05-23
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowVarus – the Arrow of RetributionMarksman
Artillery
2012-05-08
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowHecarim – the Shadow of WarDiver2012-04-18
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowLulu – the Fae SorceressEnchanter2012-03-20
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowFiora – the Grand DuelistSkirmisher2012-02-29
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowNautilus – the Titan of the DepthsVanguard2012-02-14
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowZiggs – the Hexplosives ExpertArtillery2012-02-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSejuani – Fury of the NorthVanguard2012-01-17
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowViktor – the Herald of the ArcaneBattlemage2011-12-29
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAhri – the Nine-Tailed FoxBurst2011-12-14
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowVolibear – the Relentless StormJuggernaut2011-11-29
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowFizz – the Tidal TricksterAssassin2011-11-15
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowShyvana – the Half-DragonJuggernaut2011-11-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowGraves – the OutlawSpecialist2011-10-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowXerath – the Magus AscendantArtillery2011-10-05
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRiven – the ExileSkirmisher2011-09-14
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTalon – the Blade’s ShadowAssassin2011-08-24
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSkarner – the Primordial SovereignVanguard
Juggernaut
2011-08-09
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowWukong – the Monkey KingDiver2011-07-26
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowLeona – the Radiant DawnVanguard2011-07-13
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowYorick – Shepherd of SoulsJuggernaut2011-06-22
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowOrianna – the Lady of ClockworkBurst2011-06-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowVayne – the Night HunterMarksman2011-05-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRumble – the Mechanized MenaceBattlemage2011-04-26
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowBrand – the Burning VengeanceBurst2011-04-12
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowLee Sin – the Blind MonkDiver2011-04-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowNocturne – the Eternal NightmareAssassin2011-03-15
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowJarvan IV – the Exemplar of DemaciaDiver2011-03-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowMaokai – the Twisted TreantVanguard2011-02-16
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKarma – the Enlightened OneBurst
Enchanter
2011-02-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRenekton – the Butcher of the SandsDiver2011-01-18
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowCaitlyn – the Sheriff of PiltoverMarksman2011-01-04
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowCassiopeia – the Serpent’s EmbraceBattlemage2010-12-14
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTrundle – the Troll KingJuggernaut2010-12-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowIrelia – the Blade DancerDiver2010-11-16
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowLeBlanc – the DeceiverBurst
Assassin
2010-11-02
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowLux – the Lady of LuminosityBurst
Artillery
2010-10-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSwain – the Noxian Grand GeneralBattlemage2010-10-05
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSona – Maven of the StringsEnchanter2010-09-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowMiss Fortune – the Bounty HunterMarksman2010-09-08
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowUrgot – the DreadnoughtJuggernaut2010-08-24
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowGalio – the ColossusWarden2010-08-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowVladimir – the Crimson ReaperBattlemage2010-07-27
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowXin Zhao – the Seneschal of DemaciaDiver2010-07-13
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKog’Maw – the Mouth of the AbyssMarksman2010-06-24
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowOlaf – the BerserkerDiver2010-06-09
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowMalzahar – the Prophet of the VoidBattlemage2010-06-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAkali – the Rogue AssassinAssassin2010-05-11
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowGaren – The Might of DemaciaJuggernaut2010-04-27
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKennen – the Heart of the TempestSpecialist2010-04-08
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowShen – the Eye of TwilightWarden2010-03-24
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowEzreal – the Prodigal ExplorerMarksman2010-03-16
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowMordekaiser – the Iron RevenantJuggernaut2010-02-24
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowGragas – the Rabble RouserVanguard2010-02-02
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowPantheon – the Unbreakable SpearDiver2010-02-02
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowPoppy – Keeper of the HammerWarden2010-01-13
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowNidalee – the Bestial HuntressSpecialist2009-12-17
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowUdyr – the Spirit WalkerJuggernaut2009-12-02
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowHeimerdinger – the Revered InventorSpecialist2009-10-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowShaco – the Demon JesterAssassin2009-10-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowNasus – the Curator of the SandsJuggernaut2009-10-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowCorki – the Daring BombardierMarksman2009-09-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKatarina – the Sinister BladeAssassin2009-09-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowBlitzcrank – the Great Steam GolemCatcher2009-09-02
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowDr. Mundo – the Madman of ZaunJuggernaut2009-09-02
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowJanna – the Storm’s FuryEnchanter2009-09-02
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowMalphite – Shard of the MonolithVanguard2009-09-02
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowGangplank – the Saltwater ScourgeSpecialist2009-08-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTaric – the Shield of ValoranEnchanter
Warden
2009-08-19
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKassadin – the Void WalkerAssassin2009-08-07
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowVeigar – the Tiny Master of EvilBurst2009-07-24
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAnivia – the CryophoenixBattlemage2009-07-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRammus – the ArmordilloVanguard2009-07-10
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAmumu – the Sad MummyVanguard2009-06-26
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowCho’Gath – the Terror of the VoidSpecialist2009-06-26
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKarthus – the DeathsingerBattlemage2009-06-12
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowEvelynn – Agony’s EmbraceAssassin2009-05-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTryndamere – the Barbarian KingSkirmisher2009-05-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTwitch – the Plague RatMarksman2009-05-01
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSinged – the Mad ChemistSpecialist2009-04-18
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowZilean – the ChronokeeperSpecialist2009-04-18
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAlistar – the MinotaurVanguard2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAnnie – the Dark ChildBurst2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowAshe – the Frost ArcherMarksman2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowFiddlesticks – the Ancient FearSpecialist2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowJax – Grandmaster at ArmsSkirmisher2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowKayle – the RighteousSpecialist2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowMaster Yi – the Wuju BladesmanSkirmisher2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowMorgana – the FallenCatcher2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowNunu & Willump – the Boy and His YetiVanguard2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowRyze – the Rune MageBattlemage2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSion – the Undead JuggernautVanguard2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSivir – the Battle MistressMarksman2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowSoraka – the StarchildEnchanter2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTeemo – the Swift ScoutSpecialist2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTristana – the Yordle GunnerMarksman2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowTwisted Fate – the Card MasterBurst2009-02-21
League of Legends champions by release date - Champions - LoLNowWarwick – the Uncaged Wrath of ZaunDiver2009-02-21

FAQ – League of Legends champions release date

How is the LoL champion list ordered?

By official live PC release date, showing League of Legends champions by release date from newest to oldest.

What counts as a champion’s debut patch?

The first live PC patch where the champion became playable. This anchors the release timeline.

Do reworks change the LoL champion release order?

No. Full reworks keep the original debut patch and year in the release order.

Why use newest to oldest for League of Legends champions?

It surfaces recent releases first and helps readers scan the LoL champion release order quickly.

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