Rumors: New Darkin to Appear in League of Legends Season 3 of 2025

Insider Big Bad Bear has shared new details about the next League of Legends champion. The champion in question is a Darkin named Zaahen, who is set to be released in the game by the end of the third season of 2025.

The first hints were shown during the Yunara announcement
During the presentation of the champion Yunara, a new artifact appeared on the screen—a dark glaive resembling a massive spear with a blade at the end. According to Big Bad Bear, this item is connected to the new Darkin .

Previously, leaks allowed the silhouette to be recreated, and now the insider has added color to the image. According to the description, all yellow elements on the champion's model are gold, and the body and wings are made of petricite—a stone capable of suppressing magic. The main visual focus in the game is on the cloak-wings, which form a recognizable silhouette on the map.

Personally, his appearance reminds me of a royal guard of Atlantis. He doesn't look human—it seems his body is a vessel created for the Darkin .
Noted Big Bad Bear

Zaahen is a fighter, but his role is still unclear
According to preliminary information, Zaahen belongs to the fighter class, but his primary role remains uncertain. He could be a top laner, a jungler, or possibly a new tank-support. The developers are expected to reveal more details about the champion within two weeks, along with the announcement of the new season stage.