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Riot went a bit "out there" with some of League of Legends' recent champions. Locke is a welcome return to what players "want."
Riot Games is releasing a new League of Legends champion named Locke, designed to be a more traditional assassin with a unique ultimate that can permanently increase its execution cap. Lead Game Designer Blake Smith explains that the team is intentionally returning to more familiar mechanics after a period of creating highly experimental champions. Locke aims to provide a distinct yet familiar experience for players, with clearer visual cues for his abilities to mitigate player frustration.
Riot finally unveils Locke, League of Legends' Ashen Exorcist
Riot Games has officially unveiled Locke, the Ashen Exorcist, as the newest champion for League of Legends. Locke is a midlane AP assassin designed to fill a gap in the roster, focusing on a mobile, high-damage kit centered around his Soul Nails. Senior Game Product Manager Edward Zhao and Game Designer Blake Smith discussed Locke's abilities and design philosophy, aiming to re-excite assassin players. Locke is scheduled to release on June 24 with patch 26.13, and his debut skin is High Noon Locke.
League of Legends confirms that its next Champion will be a mid-lane AP assassin
Riot Games has announced that the next champion to be released in League of Legends will be an AP assassin designed for the mid lane. Further details about the champion's abilities and release date are expected in the coming weeks.