Every Sword-Wielding Champion in League of Legends

 

 Every Sword-Wielding Champion in League of Legends

League of Legends Swords

In the world of League of Legends (LoL), champions come in many forms, from magical cats to insectoids. Despite having over 150 characters, only 14 champions use swords in battle. Knights with swords and shields are rare in League of Legends, with Leona being the only knight. Most sword-wielding champions either use two-handed swords or single-handed swords. This blog will cover these specific heroes, their skills, backstories, and how they affect gameplay in LoL. Join us as we reveal the legends of these sword-wielding warriors!

Aatrox, The Darkin Blade

Aatrox is a darkin, a powerful entity. He was once a defender of Shurima but was corrupted by magic. His body was destroyed, but he transferred his essence into his sword. In the game, Aatrox is the sword, and his body is just a vessel controlled by the sword.

Role: Top lane champion
Wields: A powerful, cursed sword
Abilities:

• Uses his sword to slam the ground, knocking enemies into the air.
• His passive ability heals him when he attacks enemies with his sword.
  Lore: Aatrox's essence is trapped within his sword, making the sword the true entity of Aatrox. The body we see is merely a vessel controlled by the sword.

Fiora, The Grand Duelist

Fiora is from the Laurent family, renowned warriors from Demacia. She uses a rapier, a thin, double-edged sword, to duel her enemies. All her abilities in the game involve this sword. Some of her skins change her rapier to different objects, like a ruler or a toy sword.

Role: Top-tier duelist
Wields: A rapier, a sleek double-edged sword
Abilities:

• Focuses on pinpoint strikes, targeting enemy weak points.
• Can parry enemy attacks, stunning them if timed correctly.
  Lore: Fiora hails from the Laurent family in Demacia, renowned for their dueling skills. She is known for her precision, speed, and unmatched dueling prowess.

Garen, The Might of Demacia

Garen, also from Demacia, uses a large, powerful sword. His abilities involve his sword, including direct strikes and spinning slashes. His ultimate ability, Demacian Justice, is his strongest attack and deals true damage.

Role: Top lane warrior
Wields: A large, heavy sword
Abilities:

• Most of his abilities involve using his sword to deliver powerful strikes and slashes.
• His ultimate, Demacian Justice, deals devastating true damage.
  Lore: A noble warrior from Demacia, Garen fights to protect his homeland and its citizens.

Gangplank, The Saltwater Scourge

Gangplank is a pirate from Bilgewater who uses both a pistol and a short sword. His sword can set enemies on fire, as seen in his passive ability, which causes his attacks to burn targets for extra damage.

Role: Top lane champion with strong sieging capabilities
Wields: A sword and a pistol
Abilities:

• Uses his sword for basic attacks, which can set enemies on fire due to his passive.
• Effective in both close combat and sieging towers.
  Lore: A pirate from Bilgewater, Gangplank combines his sword and pistol for a versatile combat style.

Kayle, The Judicator

Kayle starts the game as a melee champion but becomes ranged as she levels up. She uses her sword to send waves of holy energy at enemies. Her sister Morgana, unlike Kayle, does not use a weapon, relying solely on magic.

Role: Scaling champion
Wields: A magical sword that scales with her power
Abilities:

• Starts as a melee champion but gains ranged attacks as she levels up.
• Sends out waves of fire with her sword at higher levels.
  Lore: Kayle's sister, Morgana, contrasts her by using only magic and no weapon.

Leona, The Radiant Dawn

Leona is unique because she uses both a sword and a shield. Her abilities often involve her sword, such as pointing it at enemies or raising it towards the sun. Her shield is also crucial in her abilities, providing defense and attacks.

Role: Support champion
Wields: A sword and a shield
Abilities:

• Uses her sword to stun and lunge at enemies.
• Her shield provides defensive capabilities.
  Lore: Known as the Radiant Dawn, Leona is a protector who uses both her sword and shield effectively in combat.

Master Yi, The Wuju Bladesman

Master Yi is a master swordsman from Ionia. His sword deals true damage and allows him to quickly strike multiple enemies. Before Yasuo and Yone were introduced, Master Yi was the only samurai champion in the game.

Role: Jungle and assassin
Wields: A sword that epitomizes the Wuju Bladesman
Abilities:

• Deals true damage with his sword using Wuju Style.
• Can quickly slice multiple enemies with Alpha Strike.
  Lore: An Ionian master swordsman, Master Yi's skills are unparalleled in speed and precision.

Riven, The Exile

Riven uses a broken runic blade, which is more powerful than regular swords. When she activates her ultimate ability, Blade of the Exile, she reforges her sword, making it whole again and dealing massive damage.

Role: High-skill top lane champion
Wields: A broken runic blade
Abilities:

• Her ultimate reforges her blade, increasing its power and her damage output.
• Uses intricate mechanics and timing to maximize her damage.
  Lore: Riven's blade is central to her identity, symbolizing her broken past and her quest for redemption.

Samira, The Desert Rose

Samira is the only marksman in the game who uses a sword. She switches between her gun and her sword, depending on whether she is in ranged or melee form. Her ability Blade Whirl destroys incoming projectiles and attacks.

Role: Marksman
Wields: A sword and a gun
Abilities:

• Switches between ranged attacks with her gun and melee attacks with her sword.
• Can slash projectiles and execute powerful melee strikes.
  Lore: Known as the Desert Rose, Samira's dual-wielding combat style makes her unique among marksmen.

Shen, Eye of Twilight

Shen is a ninja who uses a Spirit Blade, which he can recall to him at any time. This blade is a significant part of his abilities, allowing him to deal bonus damage with his attacks.

Role: Top lane tank
Wields: A Spirit Blade
Abilities:

• Can recall his Spirit Blade from any distance, dealing bonus damage.
• Uses his sword to defend and protect allies.
  Lore: A ninja from Ionia, Shen's bond with his Spirit Blade is a key aspect of his strength.

Tryndamere, The Barbarian King

Tryndamere is a very aggressive champion from the Freljord who wields a sword in every fight. His attacks are straightforward and vigorous due to his anger.

Role: Top lane carry
Wields: A massive, rage-fueled sword
Abilities:

• His attacks become more powerful as his rage increases.
• Delivers brutal, high-damage strikes.
  Lore: The Barbarian King from Freljord, Tryndamere's rage and swordsmanship make him a fearsome warrior.

Viego, The Ruined King

Viego wields the Blade of the Ruined King, a large, glowing green sword. This sword was known in the game as an item long before Viego himself was introduced as a champion.

Role: Jungle assassin
Wields: The Blade of the Ruined King
Abilities:

• His sword deals significant damage and has deep lore connected to the Ruination.
  Lore: Viego, the Ruined King, wields his legendary sword with ease, embodying the dark power of the Ruined King.

Yasuo, The Unforgiven

Yasuo is a skilled samurai who uses his katana with incredible precision. He combines his sword skills with wind techniques, allowing him to create tornados and wind walls. Yasuo is a popular champion known for his agility and swordplay.

Role: Mid lane or top lane champion
Wields: A katana
Abilities:

• Combines sword skills with wind-based abilities to create tornadoes and wind walls.
  Lore: Known as the Unforgiven, Yasuo's mastery of the sword and wind make him a popular and formidable champion.

Yone, The Unforgotten

Yone, Yasuo's brother, uses two swords: a Steel Sword and an Azakana Sword. He combines physical damage with magic damage and uses spirit magic in his abilities. Like Yasuo, Yone can manipulate wind to knock up his enemies.

Role: Mid lane or top lane champion
Wields: A Steel Sword and an Azakana Sword
Abilities:

• Uses both physical and magic damage with his dual swords.
• Incorporates spirit magic and wind techniques.
  Lore: Yone, the brother of Yasuo, was killed in a duel with Yasuo and now fights in an undead form, combining his swords and spirit magic for a unique combat style.