League of Legends Champ Release Order: 162 Champions Strong

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League of Legends Champ Release Order: 162 Champions Strong

Since its inception in 2009, League of Legends has captivated millions of gamers with its thrilling gameplay and diverse roster of champions. As of 2023, the game boasts a staggering 162 champions, each with unique abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. This article will delve into the chronological release order of these champions, providing insights into their evolution and the ever-changing dynamics of the League of Legends meta.

Pre-Season 1: The Founding Fathers

League of Legends' journey began with a humble cast of 40 champions, collectively known as the "pre-season 1" roster. These foundational characters laid the groundwork for the game's unique combat system and established the core gameplay mechanics that have endured to this day.

Name	Release Date	Role
Aatrox	2009-07-10	Top
Ahri	2009-08-06	Mid
Akali	2009-08-06	Mid
Alistar	2009-08-20	Support
Amumu	2009-08-13	Jungle
Anivia	2009-08-06	Mid
Annie	2009-08-06	Mid
Ashe	2009-07-10	ADC
Aurelion Sol	2016-05-11	Mid
Azir	2014-12-10	Mid
Bard	2015-03-11	Support

Season 1: The Dawn of New Champions

The first competitive season of League of Legends witnessed the introduction of 10 new champions, expanding the game's roster and introducing fresh gameplay possibilities.

Name	Release Date	Role
Blitzcrank	2010-04-29	Support
Brand	2010-02-18	Mid
Caitlyn	2010-05-13	ADC
Cassiopeia	2010-08-05	Mid
Cho'Gath	2010-06-24	Top
Corki	2010-03-11	Mid
Darius	2010-12-16	Top
Diana	2010-10-14	Jungle
Draven	2011-01-13	ADC
Dr. Mundo	2010-07-08	Top

Season 2: The Age of Innovation

Season 2 marked a period of rapid growth for League of Legends, with 23 new champions joining the fray. This influx of characters brought a wide range of innovative abilities and mechanics, pushing the game's boundaries and fostering a diverse meta.

league of legends champ release order

Name	Release Date	Role
Elise	2012-03-07	Jungle
Evelynn	2012-05-02	Jungle
Ezreal	2010-11-19	ADC
Fiddlesticks	2010-09-09	Jungle
Fiora	2012-07-12	Top
Fizz	2011-08-04	Mid
Galio	2010-09-16	Support
Gangplank	2010-12-30	Top
Garen	2010-03-11	Top
Gnar	2014-04-09	Top
Graves	2011-07-20	Jungle

Season 3: The Rise of the Marksmen

Season 3 saw the emergence of several formidable marksmen champions, redefining the traditional ADC role and introducing a new level of ranged dominance to the game.

Name	Release Date	Role
Hecarim	2012-08-16	Jungle
Heimerdinger	2013-03-20	Mid
Illaoi	2015-07-22	Top
Irelia	2010-11-12	Top
Ivern	2016-08-24	Jungle
Janna	2010-06-10	Support
Jarvan IV	2011-07-14	Jungle
Jax	2010-06-10	Top
Jayce	2012-05-16	Top
Jhin	2016-06-06	ADC
Jinx	2013-10-16	ADC

Season 4: The Clash of the Titans

Season 4 witnessed the arrival of several colossal champions, each possessing immense power and unique abilities that significantly altered the game's dynamics.

Name	Release Date	Role
Kalista	2014-11-20	ADC
Karma	2011-07-06	Mid
Karthus	2010-04-29	Jungle
Kassadin	2010-05-13	Mid
Katarina	2010-08-06	Mid
Kayle	2010-03-11	Top
Kayn	2017-08-02	Jungle
Kennen	2010-09-23	Top
Kha'Zix	2012-06-06	Jungle
Kindred	2015-12-10	Jungle
Kog'Maw	2010-10-21	ADC

Season 5: The Rise of the Tanks

Season 5 heralded the resurgence of tank champions, whose unparalleled durability and crowd control abilities became highly sought after in team fights and objective control.

Name	Release Date	Role
Leblanc	2010-05-06	Mid
Lee Sin	2011-08-10	Jungle
Leona	2011-09-29	Support
Lissandra	2013-12-11	Mid
Lucian	2013-05-09	ADC
Lulu	2011-12-22	Support
Lux	2010-11-19	Mid
Malphite	2010-08-06	Top
Malzahar	2010-04-29	Mid
Maokai	2011-06-29	Top
Master Yi	2010-08-06	Jungle

Season 6: The Era of Assassins

Season 6 marked a shift towards stealth and mobility, with a plethora of new assassins entering the fray and dominating the mid and jungle roles.

Name	Release Date	Role
Miss Fortune	2010-09-23	ADC
Morgana	2010-06-24	Support
Mordekaiser	2011-03-24	Top
Nami	2012-06-20	Support
Nasus	2010-07-08	Top
Nautilus	2012-02-22	Support
Nidalee	2011-04-19	Jungle
Nocturne	2011-02-16	Jungle
Nunu & Willump	2015-06-17	Jungle
Olaf	2010-08-06	Jungle
Orianna	2011-06-01	Mid

Season 7: The Dawn of Marksmen Dominance

Season 7 witnessed the rise of hyper-carries and marksmen who could scale into late-game powerhouses, necessitating strategic team play and objective control

League of Legends Champ Release Order: 162 Champions Strong