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New free champion rotation: Aatrox, Kalista, Azir and more!

Riot·11/4/2016, 8:22:37 PM·3 votes·41,083 views

Greetings Summoners!

Here are this week's free champions:

 

Aatrox - the Darkin Blade
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Fighter
Secondary Role Tank
Azir - the Emperor of the Sands
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Mage
Secondary Role Marksman
Irelia - the Will of the Blades
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Fighter
Secondary Role Assassin
Kalista - the Spear of Vengeance
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Marksman
Kassadin - the Void Walker
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Assassin
Secondary Role Mage
Lulu - the Fae Sorceress
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Support
Secondary Role Mage
Nunu - the Yeti Rider
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Support
Secondary Role Fighter
Taric - the Shield of Valoran
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Support
Secondary Role Fighter
Twitch - the Plague Rat
Attack
Defense
Ability
Difficulty
Primary Role Marksman
Secondary Role Assassin
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!

63 Comments

King Dellron11/7/2016, 5:36:57 PM29 votes

#A Corporate Matter Episode: This episode is completely original and is in no way based off of real people or events. Obviously, no one could be as crazy as these characters.

Gangplank "Yes, I would like to speak to Corporate Gnar. It's about a new business proposition."

Soraka "Ok, just wait over there. I'll go check and see if he's busy."

Gangplank "I don't see anyone in there. Just let me through, this is important."

Soraka "Hey, no you can't go in. SECURITY!"

Warwick "Hold it right there buddy."

Gangplank "Guard Dog Warwick? I thought that ye be fired?"

Warwick "What, no. Why would I be fired?"

Gangplank "Well, with Korporate Kled being the new security guy. It just seemed like ye were no longer needed."

Warwick "No, he's just my new boss. I get paid less, but I still work here. He wouldn't just fire all the Guards."

Gangplank "Wait, there is more than one Guard?"

Warwick "Of course. Most of the Corporates have one. You didn't really think Corporate Gnar was the only one who needed protection, did you? Anyways, it's time for you to get outta here."

Gnar "What exactly's going on out here?"

Gangplank "They are trying to throw me out, but I need to speak to ye."

Gnar Guard Dog Warwick, put him down and go back to your post. I want to see what he has to say."

Gangplank "Ok, so the Bilgewater elections are coming up."

Gnar "Election? I thought you guys just killed each other to decide the leader."

Gangplank "We used to, but Miss Fortune decided she wanted a more peaceful and boring way of doing it. Like the "Censored" she is."

Gnar "Whoah whoah whoah. You can't say that. Especially if you want to be the leader of Bilgewater."

Gangplank "I don't see anything wrong with it. but whatever. This brings up why I'm here. I want you to be me running mate."

Gnar "What, why me?"

Gangplank "Well, I need someone to balance out me anger. Someone the people can look up to. Someone the Yordles respect, so I can get their vote."

Gnar "Ok, none of that describes me."

Gangplank "Yeah, ye be right. It's just. Ye be the only one who doesn't immediately hate me and think I'm toxic. Ye never complain about me being overpowered or that me barrels aren't fun. Please!"

Gnar "Alright, what's in it for me."

Gangplank "If I win, I will make ye the owner of one of the docks. Those things bring in more tax money than ye can imagine."

Gnar "Well, what are we waiting for. Let's go win an election."

Later, in Bilgewater.:

Gangplank "Alright, now I'm am going to go out there and convince the people to vote for me. Me opponents, Shyvana and Tahm Kench, will be trying to do the same."

Gnar "How do you guys convince them? A fight to the death? Sea monster hunt? CS competition?"

Gangplank "Even worse. It's something so horrible, so incredibly painful to watch. Most can't even stand it. We are going to have a debate."

Gnar "Jeez, I knew you guys were savages, but this. Ok, I just have one question. Why is Shyvana running?"

Gangplank "No idea, best not to try and figure out why women do anything."

Gnar "Yeah, let's not say anything like that out there. Best not to say anything offensive at all."

Gangplank "Got it. Time to go, wish me luck."

TwistedFate "Hello and welcome to the 2016 Bilgewater Elections. Our three candidates are here to convince you why you should vote for them. And now opening statements."

Shyvana "Thank you all for coming. Bilgewater needs a strong leader. One who cares for its people and their well-being. Who fits that better than a half dragon like me?"

TahmKench "Two things. FREE WEAPONS AND UNLIMITED MONEY FOR ALL!"

Gangplank "Do we really need a debate about this? I mean, who wants some half fish man thing as a leader. And Bilgewater has had a woman in charge for all this time and look at where we are. Do we really need another one?"

Gnar "Facepalms harder than originally thought possible."

Gangplank "And _"censored" "censored"__do ye think that this "censored" and Mr. "censored" over there, could run Bilgewater. If ye do than ye must be "censored" "censored" and smoking "censored"."

Gnar "Oh dear Rito, he's still talking."

Gangplank "Bilgewater will be glorious under me rule. I will keep all intruders out. Our fleet will be so huge, it will be like a wall of ships. I will build a great wall of pirate ships. Thank ye for listening. MAKE BILGEWATER GREAT AGAIN!"

TwistedFate "Well then. Anyone have any questions after all that?"

Ryze "Yeah, Shyvana, I was wondering if the rumors are true about you eating all the other competition?"

Shyvana "No comment."

Katarina "Gangplank, is it true that you hate anyone who isn't a manly pirate like yourself?"

Gangplank "Of course not. I hate many manly pirates as well. I may be nerfed, but I'm no weakling. I will take anyone that crosses me. Grab em right where the sun don't shine and shank 'em right there."

Gnar "Facedesks."

Nautilus "You used to be rich. But have lost it all. How do you think you would be a help to the Bilgewater economy?"

Gangplank "Well, it's not me fault I lost me money. It's lily-livered cowards like Miss Fortune that caused it. And when I'm back in charge, the first thing I do will be to make sure I have me whole personal stash of money back."

Gnar "Wonders if it's too late to be Shyvana's running mate."

Tristana "Shyvana, I was wondering why you look exactly like LeBlanc in the mirror?"

Shyvana "Oh ummm, that's just a-"

Leblanc "Yeah alright, it's been me the whole time."

TwistedFate "Surprise, it turns out literally everything she has said has been a lie. I have my doubts it will affect the vote at all, though."

Graves "So now that we know you are really LeBlanc. I was wondering about those classified letters you shredded?"

Leblanc "Yeah, that wasn't me. It was my mirror image. So I take no responsibility for it."

TahmKench "Doesn't anyone have any questions for me?"

TwistedFate "It would appear not. You are old and have really nothing interesting to talk about. While you would probably be the best leader. Where's the fun in that? Well, if no one has anything else to ask. Let's start the vote."

Some time later:

TwistedFate "Well, the votes have been tallied. With an incredible 100% of the votes. Our new leader is, Mr. Biggles the Wharf Rat!"

Gangplank "What, how? He wasn't even up here."

TwistedFate "He was a write in. And now we have his spokeswoman. Who will inform us of all his decisions, since he can't speak. Miss Fortune."

TahmKench "That's not fair. She was already the leader. Now she gets to do it again."

MissFortune "Thems the rules, honey."

Leblanc "And I thought Noxus was corrupt. I guess everywhere is this bad. Let's go home, guys."

Gangplank "I need some grog."

EvilUnicornLord11/7/2016, 5:08:57 PM16 votes

So you put him on the free champion rotation, that's cool.

But when are you gonna turn his Q into a soldier-redirection tool rather than a poke, do something about his passive, and slow the cast time on his Ultimate so he can finally be buffed?

Azir sigh...

Also, Aatrox and Kalista suck too.

Ancient Dova11/7/2016, 8:04:31 PM7 votes

Aatrox Healing more damage than can be dealt to him. Azir Shuriman Shuffle. Irelia Nerfed to hell and is still Op. Kalista Hopping away from every skill shot in existence. Kassadin UnGankable %%%got Post 6. Lulu Oh that tasted purple. Nunu Takes your whole jungle before you can even kill Krugs. Taric GEMS!!!! Twitch Twitch x Taric Botlane. Uninstalls League Volibear Bite Scaling with health..............

AgeOfTheMage11/7/2016, 7:55:26 PM4 votes

YES! I CAN FINALLY PLAY AATAROX! :DDDD

Denten11/7/2016, 7:57:01 PM4 votes

Aatrox Can you just die? Azir Shurima might need a new emporer Irelia Where did by health bar go? Kalista Kiter Kassadin Don't underestimate this guy late game. Seriously. Lulu Go die. Nunu Go AP and im going AFK Taric Hes a gem in games. (In other words, hes rarely played.) Twitch WHERE DID YOU COME FROM Volibear Bite me

78750242DEL111/7/2016, 10:00:32 PM3 votes

Aatrox : get ready to dive buddy Azir : i'm trump 2.0 Irelia : you got armor? nah son Kalista : i can't stand still bro Kassadin : gotta go fast Lulu : i dare you to play zed Nunu : willump op dude Taric : i like ezreal Twitch : did you say late game? Volibear : TrkLata

Im Little Boy11/7/2016, 5:13:01 PM2 votes

Where is Taliyah ?

Cursed Chicken11/7/2016, 5:37:02 PM2 votes

Yep that tasted purple*[slayer-jinx-wink]*

Solari Fortune11/7/2016, 6:35:22 PM2 votes

only 9 champs in the rotation? must be an error right? I only see Azir, Irelia, Kal, Kass, Lulu, Nunu, Taric, Twitch, and Voli

78750242DEL111/7/2016, 9:52:45 PM2 votes

Azir Marksman? Bye, gotta go try Azir ADC in ranked LUL.

sweftor111/7/2016, 7:48:57 PM2 votes

WOW ITS AWENSOME :)

Rustfe11/11/2016, 5:26:59 AM1 votes

-When nobody cares about your main Volibear -I feel so attacked

Kyúta11/8/2016, 12:55:36 AM1 votes

when do they come out

Ulquiorra99511/8/2016, 1:37:32 AM1 votes

Aatrox, Azir and Kalista? Do I smell testing grounds for upcoming buffs here?

HowToBrB11/8/2016, 1:52:50 AM1 votes

Oh come on after i start playing azir morehe gets put on the free champ rotation nowi will not be able to play him as often like right now hes still goo in the right hands but a small buff is needed same goes for shen and kalista even tho shen is op in solo q gold and below but kalista defiantly needs some love like no one plays her anymore which is kinda sad but i did hear rumors riot was going to buff or tweek these 3 champs which sounds very good since i miss seeing those shurmia shuffle plays during pro matches. But over all you guys and gals are doing a great job and cant wait for pre season :3

Reiko Ahrisugawa11/8/2016, 2:11:24 AM1 votes

why tf is nunu op af someone explain :/ freaking tanky af and can just rekt people

bad arcade kitty11/8/2016, 2:13:47 AM1 votes

aatrox is such an annoying champ to lane against

not very useful later on though

SIoops11/8/2016, 4:19:26 AM1 votes

Is Kalista even good anymore?

FluorescentBulb11/8/2016, 4:44:38 PM1 votes

Volibear free week? Time to bring out the Quinn

GTopher11/8/2016, 10:28:27 PM1 votes

Riot pls put in Zed next week pls. I want to try him out

GULAG 4 U11/8/2016, 11:01:45 PM1 votes

Nice job putting the 3 of he crappiest champions in the game on the same week lol

Winged Font11/10/2016, 4:37:27 AM1 votes

Rito puts the orange champion that builds a wall on the free rotation the week of the election.... COINCIDENCE?! I think not.