Complete League Classic Champion Roster

Launch Roster Overview

League Classic launches on July 29, 2026 with Patch 26.15 and a curated roster of exactly 60 champions. Riot Games confirmed in the official dev blog that this starting pool includes the original 40 champions who debuted when League of Legends first shipped in 2009, plus 20 additional fan favorites released between 2009 and 2013. The roster is intentionally smaller than modern Summoner's Rift so that every champion feels distinct and every matchup carries the weight of early League history.

Unlike a frozen snapshot of one old patch, League Classic is described as a greatest-hits collection anchored in Season 3. That means some kits come from pre-rework versions—Sion's AP stunlock, Kayle before her rework, old Tristana rocket jump resets—while others reflect their classic Season 3 identity. For a breakdown of which kits changed the most, see Pre-Rework Kits. To browse champions by role, use our Champion Filter tool or check Overall Tier List for meta relevance.

Original 40 Champions

The original 40 champions form the backbone of League Classic identity. These include foundational picks like Annie, Ashe, Blitzcrank, Master Yi, and Twisted Fate—champions whose kits defined how players learned lane trading, jungle pathing, and teamfight positioning in the first years of competitive League. Many of these designs feature simpler ability kits with higher base damage and longer cooldown windows compared to modern champions.

Several original champions receive pre-rework kits in Classic mode. Sion returns with his old Enrage passive and AP-scaling Death Caress shield, making him a terror in mid lane. Kayle plays as a melee-to-ranged hybrid before her visual and kit overhaul. Skarner brings back his old crystal spire identity. These variations are documented in detail on the Pre-Rework Kits page and heavily influence the Overall Tier List rankings at launch.

2009–2013 Additions

The additional 20 champions extend the roster through early League's golden era. Ahri, Jarvan IV, Lee Sin, Leona, Lulu, Lux, Vayne, and Wukong represent the evolution of champion design during Seasons 1 through 3—more mobility, more skill expression, but still operating within the slower pacing and mana-gated laning of classic Summoner's Rift. These champions bridge the gap between 2009 simplicity and the richer teamfight meta that defined Season 3 Worlds.

Notable inclusions like Lee Sin and Vayne bring mechanical ceilings that reward veteran players returning for nostalgia runs. Meanwhile, newer-to-veterans picks like Lulu and Leona introduce peel and hard-engage support play that modern players already understand, making them excellent crossover champions for players exploring Classic for the first time. Check Top Champion Picks for our recommended first purchases with IP.

Champions Not at Launch

Riot confirmed that not every champion from League history will appear immediately. The Council—a community voting system—determines which champions join the roster after launch. Planned future additions include Akali, Caitlyn, Fiora, Graves, Irelia, LeBlanc, Mordekaiser, and Urgot, among others documented on Future Additions. Yasuo, a frequently requested pick, was notably excluded from early Classic discussions because his kit postdates the Classic era foundation.

Champion ownership carries over from standard League of Legends. If you already own a champion on the live client, you can play them in Classic without spending IP. New players and those who never purchased specific champions will unlock them through Influence Points earned via the Classic Pass progression system described on IP & Currency. This mirrors the old account-leveling experience without requiring you to grind to level 30 before accessing runes.

Role Distribution and Draft Strategy

The 60-champion pool supports all five traditional roles: top lane, jungle, mid lane, ADC, and support. Dual-role champions like Gragas, Morgana, and Pantheon add draft flexibility that rewards players who understand flex-pick value in Classic Draft mode. Because the champion pool is limited, counter-pick knowledge matters more than in modern League where bench swaps and broader pools dilute targeted bans.

Classic Draft mode replaces the old blind race for roles with a positional preference system. You select preferred roles before queueing, reducing the infamous mid-or-feed era while preserving champion select tension. For role-specific tier rankings, visit Top Lane, Jungle, Mid Lane, ADC, and Support. Our How to Play walkthrough covers the full queue-to-nexus flow for new Classic players.