According to rumors, the next League of Legends champion will be a Darkin named Zaahen, expected to release during Season 3 of 2025, which begins in September. So far, what is known is that he is rumored to be a fighter (role still unconfirmed). He wields a spear and has a body made of Petricite, a magical material produced in Demacia, adorned with golden wings and ornaments. He is not human — merely a vessel created for him.

The weapon used by the new champion is also expected to resemble the glaive wielded by Atakhan. This would mark the arrival of a new Darkin to the Summoner’s Rift, making him the fifth Darkin after Aatrox, Naafiri, Varus, and Kayn’s red form, Rhaast. This article will cover all the latest updates and rumors as they emerge about Riot Games’ next champion.

Over 170 champions

There are currently 171 champions in the game, with the most recent releases being Ambessa, Mel, and, most recently, Yunara. The game continues to grow in both diversity and complexity, with each new champion bringing not only unique abilities and gameplay, but also a multitude of combos and synergies to explore with the roughly 170 champions that came before them.