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New free champion rotation: Brand, Kalista, Nautilus and more!

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Greetings Summoners!

Here are this week's free champions:

 

Brand - the Burning Vengeance
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Mage
Dr. Mundo - the Madman of Zaun
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Fighter
Secondary Role Tank
Jinx - the Loose Cannon
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Marksman
Kalista - the Spear of Vengeance
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Marksman
Leona - the Radiant Dawn
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Tank
Secondary Role Support
Nautilus - the Titan of the Depths
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Tank
Secondary Role Fighter
Renekton - the Butcher of the Sands
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Fighter
Secondary Role Tank
Taric - the Gem Knight
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Support
Secondary Role Fighter
Viktor - the Machine Herald
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Mage
Volibear - the Thunder's Roar
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Fighter
Secondary Role Tank

Wondering how we picked this week's free champions? Read up on it HERE .

See you on the Fields of Justice!

237 Comments

Ev3rnight34 votes

and now everyone will be playing Viktor incorrectly and feed. This is going to suck

tjmoStormageddon12 votes

I once actually heard someone say in a match "I always max w as vik. The stuns are just so good."

DeltaRaven32 votes

You shall see no Viktor MasterYi this week

Mathlete8642 votes

LeeSin I didn't see what you did there.

Starblaster113 votes

Zilean but I did

Darth Pixy Misa9 votes

Viktor takes time and resolve, to learn like Draven. Viktor is slow but that burst is crazy.

LaBlanche59 votes

That comma is so uncomfortable.

Forerunnerr10 votes

Maybe it was for, dramatic effect? Like watching old clips of William Shatner, or Christopher Walken....

SoryInAdvance13 votes

then it would be ... a few periods.

Polgerya23 votes

I had an idea for a TF rework if there is ever one. I don't have the details worked out, but his abilities will now work more with the 52 card deck. This is his ammo system for abilities, and even auto attacks, it also replaces his mana. His E will now be "shuffle". This causes him to replenish his cards. (Again, still workings n the details). His W now is the Ace card grower (not the name). He now has 4 cards to pick from, and they corespond to the four suits in a card deck. As an example, the diamonds will stun, the hearts will only attack allies, and heals them AND you. This is all that I have finished. Working idea! Post to add to the thought!

Lvl100 Waffle13 votes

Although TF isn't exactly in need of a rework now, that could be a cool idea for another (possibly new) champ. I would love to see some sort of ammo based resource in particular, that would be sweet! Rito pls hire this guy Kappa

Polgerya7 votes

:D I was thinking for a new champ too! And your end reminded me of something. Several years ago, I began writing a book, within the begining I created two characters. Keep in mind, this was an entire year before i knew of Lol. One character was a swordsman that dashed around and used the wind. Another was a cute little girl with powerful fire magic and a dark side behind the cute face. I have the mind of a Rioter when It comes to champions I guess!? :D

Booblahblah9165 votes

LOL Dude go to Rito and apply for a job XDXDXD

Polgerya2 votes

But I am still in high school. :P

Northwake21 votes

Brand - 80% more flaming team mates DrMundo - 30% more champions going where they please Jinx - 100% more missed global ults Kalista - 50% more trolled supports Leona - 90% more champions needing sunglasses Nautilus - 70% more heavy cc'ed champs Renekton - 10 %More crocodiles Taric - 110% more outrageousness Viktor - 40% more lazers Volibear - 50% more bear slaps

100% of the percentages were made up on the spot <3

King Dellron18 votes

the free rotation, Episode One:

somewhere in valoran, in a place called the institute of war what? oh, i forgot about that. in an unnamed location, there is the richest company in runeterra. in that company there is someone hard at work, this is his story.

Soraka "so i uhhh, came here for the new job?"

the room was a dark office with a desk and a big window that was covered by grey blinds. the wall with the door was just more windows, they lead to another office with a similar desk, that room had a door that lead to the rest of the building.

[????] "good good, i have been needing a new secretary"

he spoke with a British accent that was somewhere between gentleman cho'gath and TotalBiscuit

Soraka "so, who exactly are you?"

[????] "well my dear, let me just step out of the shadows and show you, it is i."

Gnar "CORPORATE GNAR!!!"

he wore a grey business suit, and had black and grey slick fur, with a darker tuft slicked back on the top of his head. his ears were pointed backwards.

Soraka "and what is it you do here?"

Gnar "i'm in charge of all the free stuff, mostly just free champion weeks. but you know those extra bonus rp weeks, you have me to thank for them."

Soraka "oh yeah, like the one that you scheduled right after me and everyone else used up our gift cards?"

Gnar "exactly, my boss wanted to announce, and have it two weeks earlier, but i was luckily able to convince him otherwise."

Soraka "i'm sure everyone was so happy you did that. anyways, how exactly did you pick this week's free champions?"

Gnar "well, last week everyone kept dying a lot, and i mean 2/16/7 scores. i thought it was maybe because i only made one tank free. so to fix that i just picked a bunch of guys that are unkillable this week."

Soraka "don't you think "unkillable" is a little too far, you kinda got to have a heal for that. and voli doesn't even have a, wait. mundo's ability's cost health and, oh. at least renekton cant heal so much, darn it never mind. and then there is taric. looks like im going to have to tell my adc to build executioner's cal- not again. i guess your right, no one is dying this week"

Gnar "and to add to it, Nautilus got buffed, i was told he is now one of the best junglers out there, so i thought i would let people carry their teams with him. also, people complained that kalista hasn't been free enough yet, so i made her free again. finally, they need an easier champ to play, so i picked viktor"

honorspell2 votes

Dang this is where it started. only 13 upvotes and a totalbiscuit reference, and now you are king of the free rotation.

King Odin15 votes

Teemo panted heavily as he entered the bush, he could hear the zapping sound of Jinx’s gun right behind him. He looked around wildly and then abruptly closed his eyes tightly and stood still, hoping to proc his passive in time. The thick brush pricked his furry sides as he stood in his puddle of sweat, holding his breath so that the approaching Jinx won’t hear him.

Jinx entered the bush, her eyes full of malice and glee, “where are you little rat,” she mocked a devilish grin spreading across her face. Knowing Teemo was still in the bush she zapped towards the center, just narrowly missing his nose, but close enough that he felt the heat of it whizzing by.

Teemo glanced at his mana bar to see that he was completely out of mana, but so was Jinx, he hoped that he could get enough mana for his blind by the time Jinx got enough for her ‘Zap’.

Jinx tried to zap the bush again but all that came out was a tiny red glow from her gun, she threw it down in frustration and plopped down in the bush thinking of what to do next.

Teemo stared at the crazy blue haired marksman sitting within touching distance of him, his heart beating as quickly as a tick of ignite at the thought of possibly dying. He looked at her pony tails swish back and forth in the cool breeze, passing over the maze of bright blue cloud tattoos that plagued her body. She was hunched over with her elbow on her knee propping up her chin, he could hear her murmuring continuously to herself in alternate voices, which strangely enough made him feel a little sad for her. Maybe she was misunderstood like he was, he was cursed and hated by everyone on the Rift, even his own mother. The other yordles left him for that dumb brick of prehistoric pile of brown raptor shit Gnar. He didn’t understand what about him made people dislike him, not just dislike him but hate him religiously, with a passion never seen before. Teemo continued staring at the back of the crazy blue haired girl, then suddenly reached out and placed his paw on her shoulder. He froze, paw on shoulder, eyes on her back, soul leaving his body.

Jinx bolted upright at the touch of the small paw on her shoulder, she turned around slowly to find herself nose to nose with a small furry creature with...” WHAT THE ! “ ..SHE GOT TO HER FEET, SCREAMING. “ WHAT THE FRIG, FRUCK , WHAT THE HELL IS THAT. TEEMO STARED AT THE DISTRESSED MARKSMAN CONFUSED AND TERRIFIED. He then noticed that yes, he had his eyes open. He quickly closed them, smiled, then went invisible.

“Oh no you don’t, get back here…” ‘ Zaaaaaap!’

“ Owwwwww wtf, that burns, why the fu….” Teemo looked up to see bright glowing red eyes staring down at him. “ Hi?.” No response. “ I’m sorry that you have to see this, ummm. I didn’t realize, I’m so sorry. Feel free to kill me now if you want to, I won’t blame you, no one should have to see such a thing.” Teemo closed his eyes tightly awaiting his demise, but after 4 seconds of eye and butt clenching, he peeked to see the ADC sitting in a crossed leg position across from him. Opening his eyes fully and straightening his stance, he stared at the eyes staring at him stare at them staring at him.

Sitting cross legged, Jinx stared into the never before seen depths of Teemo’s eyes. At first it was scary, but now it was just fascinating. He was adorable, small and so cute, his eyes only made him more enchanting. He was so small in fact, that she was sitting down and yet she was still taller than him at his full height.

Teemo stood there, staring at the what looked like a dazed ADC, her eyes were glued to his like an Akali to squishies. Seeing her like this made him feel strange, she looked really.Really. Really.

Continued in the R version.

SODReaper3 votes

where is the r version

HighH12 votes

"dumb brick of prehistoric pile of brown raptor shit GnarGnar " dying of laughing right now

Lvl100 Waffle14 votes

Hate it when I main somebody who is free and then I get kicked out of teambuilders because they assume I am new to the champ. sigh

Polgerya7 votes

I know how you feel. It used to happend to me all the time. But now my mains all have skins :D Mostly from gifts.

Zaz3 votes

That doesn't stop people from kicking you from team builder though. They can't see that you have a skin and actually own the champion.

Crazy Diamondo9 votes

This week sucks...

Identity8 votes

Tank you for this free week, Riot! You may now proceed to throwing rotten veggies at me.

coeurloyal7 votes

summoner 31 [splat]

Sinneli8 votes

And in today's rotation, we have Kalista and everyone else who will be dangerous when thrown at the enemies.

AcidicSkies3 votes

I don't see Galio or Rammus but Rammus ok

Baxterheyyo7 votes

Mundo's free when he pleases DrMundo

IzanamiL0rd4 votes

I like this rotation. The only champ I own here is Jinx. I'm gonna be playing everyone here. Even Taric.

asiangaming3451 votes

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Pahimakas7 votes

You just don't know how to play him :P

Noctillio4 votes

Left a comment that Jinx hasn't been on the free rotation for months last week, suddenly she's free this week. Rito pls <3

fLaShRaZeR4 votes

Brand 80% more FIYAHHHHH DrMundo 99.9% more NOT DYING EVER Jinx 60% more getting excited Kalista 10% more, what is this thing you call kiting? Leona 50% more stuns, bright lights, and overall blindness Nautilus 30% more air swimming Renekton 20% more "Crikey its a big one" Taric 100% more "Why are you playing Taric" comments Viktor 110% more lasers, because he can Volibear 75% more roaring, by Volibear, and by whoever he knocked towards him

First attempt, so :D

Shovelz3 votes

Holy tanks!

FedoraDuck3 votes

Of course, the day after I buy Leona she's free...

Polgerya2 votes

That is why you always wait to buys someone until you have played them/ when you know the weeks free rotation.

TheEmptyOne13 votes

Eh, I'll try this.....

Brand 97% more burning enemies

DrMundo 56% more cleavers

Jinx 78% more baron steals

Kalista 69% more spears

Leona 19% more light in matches (HUEHUEHUE)

Nautilus 0% change in picking

Renekton 100% more awesome early game

Taric 75% more gems

Viktor 94% more people having no idea what they're doing

Volibear 56% more throws over head

and 100% made up on the spot. again. This is my first try at this, I want to hear feedback, good or bad.

Azdamine2 votes

Hmm... I like to use more even numbers (as in 55%/80%/35% etc.) but I guess that much is personal preference. My first suggestion would be to put more thought into the percentages themselves rather than just the blurbs. The other thing would be to save the big ones (0% and 100+%) for the really funny blurbs. For example, instead of what you wrote I would say this: DrMundo 100% more MUNDO!

Aside from that, not bad for your first time:)

P.S. Jinx Ult can't steal Baron; it doesn't affect minions and monsters ;)

TheSkyrimaster2 votes

something is wrong here Morgana has a lower difficulty than Brand ? all he has to do is face-roll.

pls update shy5 votes

Kinda like Riven or Katarina it's facerolling in a certain order very quickly. Which is easier said than done.

Eyelessspecter5 votes

Brand has no escapes and is very squishy. As well to burst enemies he needs to land his Q, which is slow moving.

10superminions2 votes

Brand 50% more fire!!! DrMundo 65% more OMG that slow from knives! Jinx 80% more boom smiley faces Kalista 70% more why did I bond this noob? Leona 40% more swords thrown. Nautilus 75% more caught on a pickax Renekton 60% more fails to dash twice Taric 80% more stuns Viktor 75% more this champ is a noob champ Volibear 65% more fed tanks

Pahimakas6 votes

Viktor is amazing....

TH3 FeD1 votes

I had an idea for a TF rework if there is ever one. I don't have the details worked out, but his abilities will now work more with the 52 card deck. This is his ammo system for abilities, and even auto attacks, it also replaces his mana. His E will now be "shuffle". This causes him to replenish his cards. (Again, still workings n the details). His W now is the Ace card grower (not the name). He now has 4 cards to pick from, and they corespond to the four suits in a card deck. As an example, the diamonds will stun, the hearts will only attack allies, and heals them AND you. This is all that I have finished. Working idea! Post to add to the thought!

Yurd17 votes

You just copy pasted Polgerya's post. Honestly, don't just steal credit.

Polgerya21 votes

Ty friend. I saw that and was like. Oh another one! Then I was like. Oh... That's mine :P

Northwake3 votes

It was a good idea, hate when people take credit for things that aren't theirs. I like TF the way he is, but it would be a cool concept for a new champion maybe not using cards because tf already does. Well hope it works out for you.

WhiteLilies1 votes

Zed The Unseen Blade is The Deadlyest

420 Burst It16 votes

Spelling OP lol

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