Who is League of Legends’ newest Champion?

League of Legends is a game with almost 180 different champions (characters), and it adds more every single year. With one added every three to four months, it can be hard to keep track, especially if like us, you’ve played for over a decade.

Thankfully we’re here to keep you up to date with the latest League of Legends champions and what you can expect if you’re returning to the game or diving in for the first time.

League of Legends New Champion Zaheen, The Unsundered

Zaahen is the latest champion in League of Legends, and was introduced in late 2025. A Darkin bruiser, designed for aggressive, sustained combat, Zaahen follows the mould created by predecessors like Aatrox. Wielding a glaive and inhabiting a host body, he blends high damage with survivability.

His kit focuses on stacking power through combat, granting bonus attack damage and even a conditional revive when fully charged. Abilities like pulls, dashes, and empowered strikes make him excel in extended fights and skirmishes. Positioned mainly as a top-lane fighter, Zaahen rewards risky plays and relentless pressure, embodying the Darkin theme of domination through strength and endurance.

Yunara, The Unbroken Faith

The previous champion released in 2025 was Yunara. An Ionian marksman known as “the Unbroken Faith,” Yunara is devoted to restoring balance, spending centuries training in the spirit realm with a sacred Kinkou relic.

Gameplay-wise Yunara is a crit-focused ADC whose attacks deal bonus magic damage. Her kit emphasizes sustained damage through empowered auto-attacks, stacking effects, and a powerful ultimate that enhances all abilities.

FAQ

How many champions in League of Legends?

There are currently 172 champions in League of Legends

How many champions does League release a year?

Riot Games releases around 3-5 champions a year. In 2022 it released 5, in 2023 it released 4, and in 2025 and 2024 it released 3. This isn’t a downward trend, however, it’s just certain years, like 2020 and 2022, saw more champions released than usual.

Who is the next Champion in League of Legends?

The next League of Legends champion has not been released, but it's suggested Norra, cat champion Yuumi’s master, could be the next champion.