Rumour: New Darkin Champion in League of Legends

A new Darkin may soon join the roster of League of Legends champions. According to trusted insider Big Bad Bear, Riot’s recent comic not only sets the stage for the upcoming ADC Yunara, but also hints heavily at the arrival of a new playable Darkin champion tied to the mysterious Darkin Glaive.

While Riot has already confirmed that Yunara will be the next marksman champion in the game, fans who’ve analyzed the latest LoL comic have spotted more than meets the eye. According to Big Bad Bear, the story reveals that Yunara has exiled herself alongside the Darkin Glaive, a powerful weapon with deep lore connections. Interestingly, LeBlanc is also shown seeking the same place — in pursuit of this very weapon.

Although the Darkin weapon isn’t fully shown in the comic, leaks confirm that the Darkin behind the Glaive will be a playable champion. A key visual teaser is a mysterious mask that appears on the map — one that almost perfectly resembles a Darkin face, complete with iconic large horns. Whether it’s an actual mask or the champion’s true form in-game remains unknown.

While there has been no official reveal from Riot yet, the constant teasers and the lore-heavy storytelling around Yunara make it clear: something big is coming. With the upcoming meta-game mode and more lore events on the horizon, it’s likely that the new Darkin champion will soon step out of the shadows.

Big Bad Bear summed it up by saying: "Personally, I’m excited for the Darkin Glaive champion. Riot has been teasing him a lot, and the design direction seems really promising."