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Introduction of Lock, the Ash Exorcist

On June 25, Riot Games, the American company with its Japanese branch located in Roppongi, Tokyo, debuted a new champion for the popular PC online game League of Legends, known as ‘Lock, the Ash Exorcist’. This introduction not only expands the game’s character roster but also provides players with an exciting new playstyle and lore.

Who is Lock?

Lock is a unique exorcist, wielding nails as his primary weapon and possessing deep knowledge of forbidden rituals. He hails from the coveted lineage of Demacian sorcerers. Growing up amidst deceit and hypocrisy, Lock came to a profound realization at a young age: it is not demons that create the darkness in humans, but rather the darkness within humans that summons the demons. Over time, Lock dedicated his life to unearthing and purifying the shadows that taint souls—ready to forge a world devoid of falsehood. As he aptly puts it, “Demons may be troublesome, but the true monsters are... humans.”

Lock's Unique Skills

Lock’s gameplay is defined by his unique set of abilities which revolve around dealing magical damage and revealing enemy weaknesses. Here’s a breakdown of his skills:

Passive - Silver Stake

With each attack, Lock pierces the souls of enemies, inflicting additional magic damage that scales with their missing health.

Q - Ritual Nail

Lock prepares a series of 'Soul Nails' thrown forward, dealing magic damage to the first enemy hit and marking them. The nails provide a slow effect based on how many have been stacked. Attacking a marked enemy consumes the nails, dealing magic damage proportional to the number of nails used, while also partially recovering cooldown and mana based on any nails not consumed.

W - Soul Ignition

Lock releases his seal, momentarily increasing his movement speed. However, this effect gradually diminishes over time and incurs damage each second based on a percentage of his health. Upon the effect’s conclusion, he regains health based on the damage taken and time elapsed. For the duration of the effect, the seal remains unbroken, allowing it to be reactivated at will.

E - Cinder Chase

Lock blinks to a targeted area, dealing magic damage upon arrival and dashing to the next enemy with his subsequent auto-attack, damaging all foes in his path. Each hit consumes a 'Soul Nail'. If he secures a kill or assist, this ability's cooldown resets.

R - Purgatory

Lock kicks a binding totem to a designated area, which roots enemies within its radius with the 'Soul Nails', dealing magic damage while applying a slow effect. If any marked champion’s health falls below a certain threshold, they are dragged into Lock's grasp for a kill. This binding duration resets upon executing a champion, and should champions remain in the seal after a few seconds, Lock can permanently increase the amount of health left on enemies for subsequent kills based on the number of champions ensnared.

About Riot Games

Founded in 2006, Riot Games aims to focus on creating games that prioritize player experience, along with publishing and providing player support. Their flagship title, League of Legends, released in 2009, garnered immense popularity and a massive player base, enshrining it as one of the most celebrated titles in the gaming industry. Beyond League of Legends, Riot has developed several engaging titles like VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and League of Legends: Wild Rift while establishing themselves as pioneers in the world of esports, captivating millions through events like the League of Legends World Championship.

Additionally, Riot has expanded into multifaceted media projects, including music, comic books, board games, and the Emmy Award-winning animated series Arcane, deeply embedding its IPs into various forms of entertainment.

For additional assets and more information about Lock and League of Legends, visit the official Riot Games site and Twitter.

Conclusion

The debut of Lock, the Ash Exorcist, is yet another step in Riot Games’ continuous commitment to evolving the rich universe of League of Legends. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, make sure to try out Lock when he becomes available. With compelling lore and innovative gameplay intertwining, he is bound to shake up the battlefield and offer new strategic opportunities for players.