There are three primary Black champions in League of Legends.
Historically, at a point when the game's roster comprised 145 champions, only three characters were recognized as Black. This limited representation was a significant consideration for Riot Games, with figures like August Browning, Lead Designer for League of Legends, acknowledging the development team's awareness of the game's inadequate diversity during the creation of characters like Senna.
The three distinct Black champions commonly identified in League of Legends are:
- Ekko: Known as "The Boy Who Shattered Time," Ekko is a brilliant young inventor from Zaun with the ability to manipulate local time. His agility and intellect make him a formidable skirmisher.
- Lucian: A Sentinel of Light, Lucian is a grim marksman dedicated to eradicating the undead, especially those who cursed or captured his wife, Senna. He wields relic pistols infused with righteous power.
- Senna: Lucian's wife and a Sentinel of Light herself, Senna was tragically trapped within Thresh's lantern for years before being freed. Her unique abilities draw upon both light and dark, transforming soul mist into powerful attacks and shields. Her design team was acutely aware of the need to address the game's representation issues during her creation.
These champions contribute significantly to the rich lore and diverse gameplay experiences offered within the world of Runeterra.
