Why only 2?

SmokeyDaMalamutt·1/1/2017, 7:23:02 AM·2 votes·358 views

I have a legit question and this isn't meant to sound like a righteous or pretentious ass. Why are there only 2 African American Champs in the entire League Champ Roster?(Lucian and Ekko) You would think there would be a little more diversity amongst the roster but if you look hard, Champs you would think to be black really aren't. like Taliyah and Karma for example. I'm just outright curious because it just struck me as odd.

9 Comments

Faie1/1/2017, 9:40:27 PM3 votes

Well, in the world of Runeterra, neither Africa nor America exist, so there are technically no African American Champions. It would actually be more correct to call them Black.

The reason black people exist in our world is because living close to the equator necessitates a darker skin to survive better. Maybe Runeterra doesn't have many people living in equator-like areas? In that case it would make sense that not many Champions would come from these areas.

Please don't force your standards onto League.

Colton1471/1/2017, 7:39:58 AM2 votes

I would love more diversify in the game. :)

MisterShameless1/1/2017, 9:18:28 PM2 votes

There is no such thing as African American in the world or League of Legends. There is no Africa or American there, so if they're African American, does that mean they don't exist?

Stephenizgod1/1/2017, 7:41:55 AM2 votes

Karma black? I would think she would be Indian or something around that area.

There are more races than just black and white (and purple Soraka), the game has a pretty good diversity as far as coverage go. You don't make a character a different race because you need one... the character either is or isnt, its all about backstory and what fits together.

Randomonium1/1/2017, 9:30:56 PM1 votes

White: Annie Ashe Caitlyn Camille Darius Diana Draven Ezreal Gangplank Garen Gragas Graves Janna Jayce Jinx Katarina Leblanc Leona Lux MissFortuneNunu Olaf Pantheon Quinn Riven Sejuani Singed Sivir Sona Swain Talon Taric Tryndamere Vayne Vi

Not white: Akali Ekko Illaoi Irelia Jax Karma LeeSin Lucian MasterYi Nidalee Shen Syndra Taliyah Varus XinZhao Yasuo Zed

Not human: Aatrox Ahri Alistar Amumu Anivia AurelionSol Azir Bard Blitzcrank Brand Cassiopeia Chogath Corki DrMundo Elise Evelynn Fiddlesticks Fizz Galio Gnar Hecarim Heimerdinger Ivern Kalista Karthus Kassadin Kayle Kennen Khazix Kindred Kled KogMaw Lissandra Lulu Malphite Maokai Mordekaiser Morgana Nami Nasus Nautilus Nocturne Orianna Rammus RekSai Renekton Rengar Rumble Ryze Shaco Shyvana Sion Skarner Soraka TahmKench Teemo Thresh Tristana Trundle Urgot Veigar Velkoz Viktor Vladimir Volibear Warwick MonkeyKing Xerath Yorick Zac Ziggs Zyra

I'm sure I forgot a few champs but I think I made my point. The ratio of white to other races is not that bad in League. When people say "blah blah race only has blah champions" they fail to account for the fact that most champions in league AREN'T HUMAN.

Shifue Draven1/1/2017, 10:16:09 AM1 votes

Where are there african america champs? I think ekko is from zaun or something and lucian i won't lie i have no ideal i have not read his story. Why wll people always get hung up on this? I am surprised that no one is complaining of the luc skin where he might as well be white as he looks it. It's a game with humans, monsters, demons, dragons, etc.

winteriscoming971/1/2017, 10:08:15 AM1 votes

Karma is an Ionian like Yi and Yasuo, that being Asian.

I have wondered this as well, though I think they have begun to add a bit more diversity, save for Camille.

Who is Taliyah1/1/2017, 7:25:54 AM1 votes

I read Taliyah? Taliyah Hi

Terozu1/1/2017, 12:07:48 PM1 votes

Karma is Indian, and Taliyah is Eqyptian, and you have no idea what shen is.