All Sword-Wielding Champions in League of Legends

League of Legends Swords

The world of League of Legends (LoL) boasts a diverse cast of champions, from magical creatures to yordles. With over 150 champions, only 14 rely on trusty swords in battle. Forget traditional knights with sword and shield; Leona stands alone in that regard. Most sword-wielding champions fall into two categories: Mistrals, who favor two-handed swords, and Duelists, who prefer single-handed blades. This blog delves into these specific heroes, exploring their skills, lore, and how they impact LoL gameplay. Prepare to be dazzled by the myths and legends of these sword-wielding warriors!

“League of Legends champions wield their swords with unmatched skill, blending lore and gameplay into a captivating experience.”

Champions with Swords in League of Legends

Aatrox, The Darkin Blade

Aatrox isn’t your typical champion. A powerful entity known as a Darkin, he was once a Shuriman defender corrupted by magic. His physical form destroyed, Aatrox bound his essence to his sword. In-game, Aatrox is the sword, wielding a temporary body fueled by his dark magic.

Fiora, The Grand Duelist

Hailing from the renowned Demacian warrior family, the Laurents, Fiora employs a rapier, a thin, double-edged sword for precise dueling. Her entire skillset revolves around masterful swordsmanship. Some of her skins even transform her rapier into unique objects like a ruler or a toy sword.

Garen, The Might of Demacia

Another Demacian warrior, Garen wields a massive, imposing sword. His abilities showcase his brute strength, including direct strikes and devastating spins. His ultimate, Demacian Justice, unleashes his strongest attack, dealing true damage that ignores resistances.

Gangplank, The Saltwater Scourge

This Bilgewater pirate cuts a swashbuckling figure with his trusty pistol and short sword. Gangplank’s passive ability, Parrrley, allows his attacks to burn enemies for additional damage, showcasing the fiery nature of his blade.

Kayle, The Judicator

Kayle starts the game as a melee fighter, wielding her sword in close combat. However, as she levels up, she transforms into a ranged champion, utilizing her sword to unleash waves of holy energy upon her foes. Interestingly, her sister Morgana relies solely on magic, leaving the swordsmanship to Kayle.

Leona, The Radiant Dawn

Leona stands out as the only champion who uses both a sword and a shield. Her abilities often involve her radiant sword, such as pointing it at enemies or raising it towards the sun to unleash solar power. The shield plays a crucial role as well, providing defense and offensive capabilities.

Master Yi, The Wuju Bladesman

Master Yi, a master swordsman from Ionia, utilizes his sword to deal true damage and swiftly strike down multiple enemies. Before the arrival of Yasuo and Yone, Master Yi held the title of LoL’s sole samurai champion.

Riven, The Exile

Riven wields a broken runic blade, imbuing it with immense power beyond that of a regular sword. Her ultimate ability, Blade of the Exile, allows her to reforged the broken blade, restoring its full potential and unleashing devastating damage.

Samira, The Desert Rose

Samira holds the unique distinction of being the only marksman (ranged physical damage dealer) who utilizes a sword. She seamlessly switches between her gun and sword depending on whether she’s in ranged or melee combat. Her Blade Whirl ability shreds incoming projectiles and delivers a flurry of sword attacks.

Shen, Eye of Twilight

Shen, a stoic ninja, wields a mystical Spirit Blade that he can recall to his hand at will. This blade forms the core of his abilities, granting him bonus damage on attacks.

Tryndamere, The Barbarian King

Tryndamere, a ferocious champion from the Freljord, charges into battle with a mighty sword in hand. Fueled by rage, his attacks are simple yet brutally effective.

Viego, The Ruined King

Viego wields the imposing Blade of the Ruined King, a large sword glowing with an eerie green light. This blade was well-known as an item in LoL long before Viego himself was introduced as a champion.

Yasuo, The Unforgiven

Yasuo, a skilled samurai, wields his katana with unmatched precision. He weaves swordsmanship with wind techniques, creating tornados and manipulating wind walls to control the battlefield. Yasuo remains a popular champion renowned for his agility and flashy swordplay.

Yone, The Unforgotten

Yasuo’s brother, Yone, stands out by wielding two swords: a traditional Steel Sword

“Yone’s dual swords, a Steel Sword and an Azakana Sword, make him a unique and formidable force on the battlefield.”