League of Legends Naafiri - Release date, abilities and more

Published: 19:49, 22 June 2023
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League of Legends Naafiri - Release date, abilities and more
Naafiri, the upcoming champion, is anticipated to be released during patch 13.14, which is planned for Thursday, July 20, 2023!
Naafiri, the upcoming champion, is anticipated to be released during patch 13.14, which is planned for Thursday, July 20, 2023!

Naafiri, also known as The Hound of a Hundred Bites, is the upcoming assassin champion set to join the roster of League of Legends.

Season 13 of League of Legends has been remarkable, overcoming numerous obstacles earlier in the year. The game underwent significant changes compared to previous seasons, particularly in contrast to season 12, bringing a refreshing experience.

Despite the excitement surrounding this season, the introduction of new champions has been limited. Riot Games only introduced one new champion, Milio, an enchanter support. Nevertheless, Milio made a profound impact on the meta and quickly became a highly influential pick in professional matches. Unfortunately, he was disabled during MSI 2023 due to his recent release, but once he became available, he was consistently either picked or banned.

In the realm of new champions, Riot Games initially teased the upcoming additions for this season. Following Milio's release, they unveiled the next champion, Naafiri, a Darkin assassin. Recently, Riot Games fully revealed Naafiri's abilities and lore, building anticipation among the player community.

Naafiri abilities

Here are the abilities of the upcoming champion Naafiri in a simplified and bullet-point format:

  • Passive: We Are More
    • Naafiri spawns Packmates that attack her targets.
  • Q: Darkin Daggers
    • Naafiri throws up to two daggers, causing bleed damage.
    • Packmates leap to attack champions hit by this skill.
  • W: Hounds' Pursuit
    • Naafiri and her Packmates dash at an enemy, dealing damage upon collision.
  • E: Eviscerate
    • Naafiri dashes, damaging enemies in an area.
    • Her Packmates are recalled and healed to full health.
  • R: The Call of the Pack
    • Naafiri empowers her pack and spawns additional Packmates.
    • She gains a burst of speed and vision, along with a shield when attacking a champion.
    • On the first champion takedown, all effects are refreshed.

Darkins, corrupted Ascended beings skilled in blood magic, are depicted in the lore as trapped within different weapons. When an individual or entity attempts to wield these weapons, the Darkins seize control of their bodies.

 Naafiri, the upcoming champion, possesses a Darkin dagger as her weapon and manifests as a pack of hounds. Since the release of Rhaast in 2017, no new Darkin champions have been introduced, making Naafiri a highly anticipated and valuable addition to the game.


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