All Dodge Runes Have Been Refunded

Summoners!
We are pleased to announce that the Dodge rune refund has been completed. At this juncture all Dodge runes have been removed from your inventory and runebook and replaced by their value in Influence Points.
Remember that Dodge runes are still available from the League of Legends Store until all Dodge remakes have been completed. If you would like to continue to use your current Dodge build until that time you are welcome to repurchase your runes if you so choose. Once the process of removing the Dodge stat from the game has been completed, you will receive another refund for any Dodge runes that you might have purchased in the interim.
We are excited to have completed this phase of our Dodge remakes If you’re looking for something new to fill the space in your runebook remember that we have seasonal runes to commemorate the Snowdown Showdown, as well as some brand new rune types to offer you some new options!

Skin Sale: 50% Off Marble Malphite, Tango Evelynn, and Marquis Vladimir

Greetings, summoners!
Another week means it’s time for some more great offers on a few skins for some of your favorite champions of the League. From Tuesday, January 3rd, through Friday, January 6th, the Marble Malphite, Tango Evelynn, and Marquis Vladimir skins will be available for 50% off !

• Marble Malphite (regularly 520 RP) will be only 260 RP!
• Tango Evelynn (regularly 975 RP) will be only 487 RP!
• Marquis Vladimir (regularly 975 RP) will be only 487 RP!

After Friday, January 6th, these fantastic skins will be returning to their regular prices—so be sure to act now before it’s too late. Click on the Skins tab in the Store to purchase these take advantage of these fantastic deals.

Summoner Showcase #59 – Year End Party

Summoners, the New Year is almost upon us, so let’s have one last Hoorah for League of Legends fan creations! Luckily, there's no end to the amazing work we see from League of Legends fans.



Let’s have a look at the submissions.

Fantasy Cake
Xandriea serves up a cake in costume this holiday with the help of fondant and food coloring. How can you eat something so awesome?

Industrial Kog’maw
Ghonosyph has submitted a piece of industrial art with spikes, lights and chains befitting of a void creature like Kog’Maw!

Taric (Fabulous)
If Taric makes you feel fabulous, you’re not alone. BossPanda breaks it down so you can understand the true meaning.

LoL Vampy Electro LoL
Hopefully you’re still ready for League of Legends fan songs, because VampyDJ has another one coming your way, this time it’s fit for the club.

Hell Born Alistar
By fire be pulverized! ZeroLemons brings you a piece of fan art they’re calling Hell Born Alistar, where fire and healing converge.

Stop Playing League!
This is a bit different, a comic about a League player by a non-summoner. Decoryss has an entire series of gamer-relationship comics that are cute, clever, and well worth a look.

That’s all for 2011 fan creations, but it’s up to you to make this next year even more special! Be sure to send in your favorite creations and your summoner name to summoner_showcase@riotgames.com!

Countdown 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and we’ll see you next year!

New Skins and Bundles in the Upcoming Patch

An intimidating new presence has arrived in the League of Legends. And along with this mysterious machine we have some new equipment options for some of your favorite champions of the League!

Viktor Bundles
Viktor, the Machine Herald, has arrived in the League of Legends. Sporting a full complement of hextech weapons systems, Viktor is one inventor that you won’t want to catch with his wires crossed. For his ultimate, Viktor conjures up a roiling storm of chaotic energy that he can direct along the battlefield to lay waste to his enemies.
If you’re looking to take your techmaturgy to the next level, then you’ll definitely want to check out the advanced technology that Evolved Viktor is toting. On the otherhand, if your fancy is tickled more by a bit of throwback tech, Prototype Viktor has just the right mixture of machine and man to give him that bit of retro edge.

Prototype Viktor Bundle
If you’re the type that thinks version 2.0 never quite captures the charm and novelty of the original, you’ll be pleased to know that you can pick up Prototype Viktor at 50% off when you purchase the skin and champion together in the Prototype Viktor Bundle.
- Viktor Champion + Prototype Viktor (normally 1950 RP) will be only 1462 RP
Viktor Double Bundle
Of course, if you’re a true gearhead or gadgeteer you may not be satisfied by single skin for the mechanized Machine Herald. Luckily for all of you true technology enthusiasts out there, you can pick up both Prototype Viktor and Evolved Viktor for 50% when you purchase with the champion in the Viktor Double Bundle.
- Viktor Champion + Prototype Viktro + Evolved Viktor (Normally 2925 RP) will be only 1950 RP
Just like with any other champion bundles, however, these fantastic deals won’t last long. Don’t miss your chance to pick up these awesome skins at their reduced prices! Head on over to the League of Legends Store to take advantage of these deals today!

New Skins
If you still happen to be preparing for wintertime, then Arctic Warfare Caitlyn should have just the new digs you’re looking for to keep warm in the New Year. And with this cold-weather spin on the Sherif of Piltover arriving in the League of Legends store, Resistance Caitlyn will be permanently dropping in price from 975 RP to 520 RP!

Of course, if you’re having more trouble dealing with the dark than the cold this winter, Shadowstrike Kennen should be able to show you how to take care of both. Featuring a rugged new look and all new projectiles, this is one yordle whose ready for the battlefield this winter!

See you on the battlefield, summoners

Champion Spotlight: Viktor, the Machine Herald

Welcome to the Viktor Champion Spotlight, summoners! Viktor’s gameplay revolves around the choices you make. Using his passive, named “Evolving Technology,” you’ll enjoy strategic options never before available in League of Legends. Evolving Technology manifests as a special item called the “Hex Core” that only Viktor can use and changes from game to game. Grant yourself a speed boost, bonus range or extra damage each game to give your team the edge it needs to emerge victorious on the Fields of Justice. If the ability to modify your champion during the game is right up your alley, take a look at the Viktor Champion Spotlight!

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Champion Sale: 50% Off Lee Sin, Swain and Nasus

Greetings, summoners!
It’s a new week, so it’s time for some special offers on a few of your favorite champions of the League. From Friday, December 30th, through Monday, January 2nd, the Lee Sin, Swain and Nasus champions will be available for 50% off !

• Lee Sin champion (regularly 975 RP) will be only 487 RP
• Swain champion (regularly 975 RP) will be only 487 RP
• Nasus champion (regularly 585 RP) will be only 292 RP

After Monday, January 2nd , these fantastic champions will return to their regular prices—so be sure to act soon, before it’s too late. Click on the Champions tab in the store to purchase these champions at their discounted prices.

Skin Sale: 50% Off Aristocrat Vayne, Tribal Ryze and Monarch Kog’Maw

Greetings, summoners!

Another week means it’s time for some more great offers on a few skins for some of your favorite champions of the League. From Friday, December 30th, through Monday, January 2nd, the Aristocrat Vayne, Tribal Ryze and Monarch Kog’Maw skins will be available for 50% off !

• Aristocrat Vayne (regularly 520 RP) will be only 260 RP!
• Tribal Ryze (regularly 520 RP) will be only 260 RP!
• Moarch Kog’Maw (regularly 975 RP) will be only 487 RP!

After Monday, January 2nd, these fantastic skins will be returning to their regular prices—so be sure to act now before it’s too late. Click on the Skins tab in the Store to purchase these take advantage of these fantastic deals.

Power Rankings: North America

Welcome to the first installment of our League of Legends Power Rankings series. Before each major event, the competitive site editorial staff analyzes the relative strength of the Challenger Circuit teams going into the next event. This series is aimed at promoting discussion around the strongest contenders of the moment in a given region.
In general, we make our picks based upon the overall performance of our top contenders at high profile tournaments. There are also several other factors that go into the process, including roster changes and competitive momentum. Bear in mind, this ranking is subjective and only the opinion of the competitive site staff. This first edition of Power Rankings is written by Average Gatsby. We want to hear your thoughts in the forums, so head over to Competitive Discussion and let us know what you think.
Here are our rankings for top teams in North America going into Intel Extreme Masters Kiev.

1. Team SoloMid: Team SoloMid is one of the longest running and most successful Challenger Circuit teams, and they have positive momentum going into Kiev. With a combination of a stable line up, constant practice, and a gaming house, the team has been a dominant force at recent Challenger Circuit events. After a disappointing showing at IEM New York, the team stepped it up and dominated at MLG Providence, then continued their momentum by easily qualifying for IEM Kiev, knocking out Complexity and Curse Gaming.
2. Counter Logic Gaming: As the Circuit Points show, Counter Logic Gaming was no question the most successful team during Pre-Season Two. However, since their victory at Gamescom in August, much has changed, and the team has had downward-trending tournament results ever since, to the point where they were eliminated in the IEM Kiev qualifier. Their recent lineup change did not lead to immediate tournament success, but practice matches and prized events are going well. However, CLG remains a team feared internationally, and the IEM World Championship will be their next chance to shine on an international stage.
3. Epik: Like Team SoloMid before their victory at MLG Providence, Epik is the most successful North American team who has never taken first at an event. When Epik participates, they consistently do well, but haven’t yet secured a first place finish in Season Two. Though Epik contains incredibly talented players, they don’t seem to prepare as well as other teams for tournaments and their performance in later rounds suffers. They lost in the qualifiers for IEM Kiev, locking them out of both Kiev and the IEM World Championship, largely due to that unpreparedness. (Playing down a couple key members certainly didn’t help, either.) However, if they can solve their organizational issues, Epik has a very good chance of getting to the top.
4. Dignitas: Dignitas has had an up and down road through the Pre-Season, but they’ve consistently performed well even in perceived slumps. In October after IPL, Dignitas seemed unstoppable, but IEM New York and a third place finish at MLG Providence were disappointing events for the team. They rallied during the IEM Kiev qualifiers and managed to be victorious, defeating the teams who knocked out Epik and Counter Logic Gaming. However, Jatt’s retirement means Dignitas will be hard pressed to find a new member before IEM Kiev. We’ll see if they can maintain momentum through IEM Kiev and qualify for the IEM World Championships.
5. Curse Gaming: Curse has long been a team just outside of the spotlight. They are consistently a threat, yet have not had a standout performance at a high profile event. Curse has gone through many roster changes recently, and even though they failed to qualify for Kiev, the performed the impressive feat by knocking perceived favorite Counter Logic Gaming into the losers’ bracket. If they are able to maintain a lineup and practice, we could see Curse qualifying for more live events.
6. A Picture of a Goose: After watching Goose dominate games with Leona/Jarvan and jungle Pantheon, many people are asking where they came from. The answer is clearly marked on the Ranked 5v5 Team Ladder: Goose has practiced relentlessly together, participated in many Prized Events, and has already had some Circuit success by qualifying for IEM Kiev, defeating Epik, Curse, and v8. Will their innovative strategies carry them to success in Kiev?
7. v8esports: Since their inception, v8 has always been a player in tournaments. Though they have yet to qualify for any events since IEM New York, their lineup changes have provided some upward momentum: They knocked CLG out of the running for IEM Kiev and wound up one win away from qualifying for the event. v8esports is definitely a potential dark horse team this season.
8. RFLX: After competing at MLG Providence and taking fourth, RFLX earned a place among the Challenger Circuit teams. Though the matches weren’t streamed, top players commented that the team was already a contender at their first event. They’ve yet to experience success since MLG Providence, but the season has only just begun and this team has already made a name for themselves.
9. compLexity: Due to near constant lineup changes and team reformations, it’s unclear where how strong the newly reformed complexity is. Though they were quickly eliminated during the IEM Kiev qualifiers, they say they are committed to sticking together, practicing, and making a name for themselves. We’ll see if their talk leads to results in the coming months.

Be sure to chime in with your own picks and participate in the discussion. We shared our opinion, and now we’d like you to share yours

Power Rankings: North America

Welcome to the first installment of our League of Legends Power Rankings series. Before each major event, the competitive site editorial staff analyzes the relative strength of the Challenger Circuit teams going into the next event. This series is aimed at promoting discussion around the strongest contenders of the moment in a given region.
In general, we make our picks based upon the overall performance of our top contenders at high profile tournaments. There are also several other factors that go into the process, including roster changes and competitive momentum. Bear in mind, this ranking is subjective and only the opinion of the competitive site staff. This first edition of Power Rankings is written by Average Gatsby. We want to hear your thoughts in the forums, so head over to Competitive Discussion and let us know what you think.
Here are our rankings for top teams in North America going into Intel Extreme Masters Kiev.

1. Team SoloMid: Team SoloMid is one of the longest running and most successful Challenger Circuit teams, and they have positive momentum going into Kiev. With a combination of a stable line up, constant practice, and a gaming house, the team has been a dominant force at recent Challenger Circuit events. After a disappointing showing at IEM New York, the team stepped it up and dominated at MLG Providence, then continued their momentum by easily qualifying for IEM Kiev, knocking out Complexity and Curse Gaming.
2. Counter Logic Gaming: As the Circuit Points show, Counter Logic Gaming was no question the most successful team during Pre-Season Two. However, since their victory at Gamescom in August, much has changed, and the team has had downward-trending tournament results ever since, to the point where they were eliminated in the IEM Kiev qualifier. Their recent lineup change did not lead to immediate tournament success, but practice matches and prized events are going well. However, CLG remains a team feared internationally, and the IEM World Championship will be their next chance to shine on an international stage.
3. Epik: Like Team SoloMid before their victory at MLG Providence, Epik is the most successful North American team who has never taken first at an event. When Epik participates, they consistently do well, but haven’t yet secured a first place finish in Season Two. Though Epik contains incredibly talented players, they don’t seem to prepare as well as other teams for tournaments and their performance in later rounds suffers. They lost in the qualifiers for IEM Kiev, locking them out of both Kiev and the IEM World Championship, largely due to that unpreparedness. (Playing down a couple key members certainly didn’t help, either.) However, if they can solve their organizational issues, Epik has a very good chance of getting to the top.
4. Dignitas: Dignitas has had an up and down road through the Pre-Season, but they’ve consistently performed well even in perceived slumps. In October after IPL, Dignitas seemed unstoppable, but IEM New York and a third place finish at MLG Providence were disappointing events for the team. They rallied during the IEM Kiev qualifiers and managed to be victorious, defeating the teams who knocked out Epik and Counter Logic Gaming. However, Jatt’s retirement means Dignitas will be hard pressed to find a new member before IEM Kiev. We’ll see if they can maintain momentum through IEM Kiev and qualify for the IEM World Championships.
5. Curse Gaming: Curse has long been a team just outside of the spotlight. They are consistently a threat, yet have not had a standout performance at a high profile event. Curse has gone through many roster changes recently, and even though they failed to qualify for Kiev, the performed the impressive feat by knocking perceived favorite Counter Logic Gaming into the losers’ bracket. If they are able to maintain a lineup and practice, we could see Curse qualifying for more live events.
6. A Picture of a Goose: After watching Goose dominate games with Leona/Jarvan and jungle Pantheon, many people are asking where they came from. The answer is clearly marked on the Ranked 5v5 Team Ladder: Goose has practiced relentlessly together, participated in many Prized Events, and has already had some Circuit success by qualifying for IEM Kiev, defeating Epik, Curse, and v8. Will their innovative strategies carry them to success in Kiev?
7. v8esports: Since their inception, v8 has always been a player in tournaments. Though they have yet to qualify for any events since IEM New York, their lineup changes have provided some upward momentum: They knocked CLG out of the running for IEM Kiev and wound up one win away from qualifying for the event. v8esports is definitely a potential dark horse team this season.
8. RFLX: After competing at MLG Providence and taking fourth, RFLX earned a place among the Challenger Circuit teams. Though the matches weren’t streamed, top players commented that the team was already a contender at their first event. They’ve yet to experience success since MLG Providence, but the season has only just begun and this team has already made a name for themselves.
9. compLexity: Due to near constant lineup changes and team reformations, it’s unclear where how strong the newly reformed complexity is. Though they were quickly eliminated during the IEM Kiev qualifiers, they say they are committed to sticking together, practicing, and making a name for themselves. We’ll see if their talk leads to results in the coming months.

Be sure to chime in with your own picks and participate in the discussion. We shared our opinion, and now we’d like you to share yours

New Free Champion Rotation (Season Two: Week 5)

Greetings Summoners! This week’s 10 free champions have been rotated.
Here are this week's free champions:
Week 5 (this week):

See you on the Fields of Justice!

450 Riot Points Awarded to Nice Summoners

Summoners!
Since early spring, we’ve been working with you through the Tribunal to identify those summoners who have had a negative impact on your play experience. For your efforts, and to celebrate the holiday season, we thought it was a good time to thank all those summoners who’ve made a point upholding the Summoner’s Code this year. If you’re over level 6 and haven’t been banned from League of Legends in the past two months, you’re in line to receive 450 Riot Points as a gift from the co-founders and all of us here at Riot Games in appreciation.
We’ve already begun the process of distributing these Riot Points to you, and elegibility of summoners was determined two days ago. But there are an awful lot of good sports out there in the community, so we estimate that everyone should have their Riot Points by December 28, 2011 at midnight. On behalf of all of us here at Riot Games, thank you for making League of Legends a part of your lives! (All weekend sales will be extended by one day, to accommodate the time it may take for all summoners to receive their RP.)
Additionally, this reward is the first step toward a new program that grants Riot Points to summoners as they progress through the game. While we’re focusing this initiative primarily on new summoners, we wanted to ensure that we included everyone who’s made a concerted effort to be a positive force in the League of Legends community before we got into full swing.
Also be sure to take a moment to view a special holiday message from Riot Games Co-Founders Marc ‘Tryndamere’ Merrill and Brandon ‘Ryze’ Beck. On behalf of all of us here at Riot Games thank you for making League of Legends part of your lives, and a for making it a great experience for all summoners the world over.
Happy Snowdown Showdown, summoners! We hope to see you all out there on the Fields of Justice in the New Year!

Fan Creation Hall of Fame

Summoners!
League of Legends celebrated its second birthday this past autumn, and a lot has happened since launch. We’ve watched League of Legends grow from a small game with a dedicated group of beta testers to a massive, worldwide online gaming phenomenon. Observing players like you put their talents to work in the form of fan created content, however, has been just as impressive as witnessing the growth of the League of Legends community.
This holiday season we’d like to share a special message from our Co-Founders Marc ‘Tryndamere’ Merrill and Brandon ‘Ryze’ Beck with all of you. Additionally, we’ll be giving away some Riot Points to each and every summoner who has been a positive force in the League of Legends community over the course of the past year. On behalf of all of us here at Riot Games, thank you for making League of Legends a part of your lives!
We’ll see you out there on the Fields of Justice in the New Year!

Special thanks go out to all those summoners whose creative talents were featured in this video, including:

• Achibner
• Betrayal-and-wisdom
• Archclan
• scriptKittie
• Erina
• DarkRaven1988
• Kirvinn
• Dojang
• Psyko Penguin
• Jouste
• Fiendle
• Paindeva
• pikaboots
• VViruss
• mushroomcat
• naku_heartilly
• Ananke
• itsukih
• MassivePwnage
• Soraka’s Excellent Adventure
• Apieceofwheatbread
• Scarlete

Contests:

• Masquerade Magnificence
• Sealed with a Crit
• You Can’t Carve Jack
• Lan of Legends
• Demacian Delicacies
• Snowdown Sculptures

Presenting the Summoner Safety Initiative!

Summoners!
League of Legends keeps getting bigger and bigger, and, regrettably, we’ve begun to attract the attention of a few unsavory types. In order to stay ahead of these burgeoning threats, we want to proactively arm all of you with some tactics for keeping your identity secure. For this reason we’re launching a new initiative aimed at helping everyone stay safe while playing.
Allow us to present the Summoner Safety Initiative. The Initiative is an interdepartmental effort on the part of Riot Games to help educate players on best safety practices surrounding online interactions, including:

• Account Safety Tips
• Suggestions for Online Safety
• Checklist to Recover Your Account

We’ll also be working proactively with our fansites and social networks to ensure that we’re doing everything that we can to keep the League of Legends community a safe and friendly place to play.
If you’d like more information on the best practices for keeping your League of Legends account secure from intrusions, click here to visit the Account Safety section of our Player Support Knowledge Base!
Stay safe, summoners!

This Week in eSports: National ESL Premier League Season II Finals and Team Lineup Changes

Summoners!

Anyone who tuned in to the National ESL Premier League Season II Finals knows that this week’s League of Legends eSports action exciting indeed. There have been numerous twists and over the course of the NESL Premier finals as well as a number of roster changes for some of your favorite pro teams.
Counter Logic Gaming wins the National ESL Premier League Season II Finals
The NESL Premier League Season II Finals have come and gone, but in the end it was CLG who reigned victorious. Overcoming the other 16 teams competing in the double-elimination tournament and proving their dominance through two days of grueling matches, they were able to walk away with the grand prize of $5,000. Rounding out the winners were Curse Gaming, Team SoloMid and Dignitas in second, third and fourth place respectively.
Interested in more information? Check out the National ESL website for more information on the brackets and results of the tournament here.
Team Shifts and Lineup changes
League of Legends eSports organizations saw some significant roster changes this week, with some very major teams undergoing significant lineup changes. Here’s a breakdown below:

• CLG has acquired MTW-Absolute Legends, who will now be known as CLG.eu. The new team will also sport an almost completely new lineup, with Kbap, Lyumi, and wewillfailer retiring from the team. This new eSports institution is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
• Snoopeh has left SK Gaming to join CLG.eu along with veteran competitive player Yellowpete. This leaves SK Gaming with only three remaining members.
• CLG.eu has announced their starting five, and the lineup is impressive. The team roster will feature: Wickd, Snoopeh, Yellowpete, Froggen, and Krepo. Look out for them at the next European competition.
• Jatt has stepped down from Team Dignitas, potentially retiring completely from pro-gaming. Dignitas is currently still in the market for a replacement jungler.
• Elementz was seen playing with Curse at the National ESL Premier League Season II Finals, and is officially registered with them on the National ESL website. It is a strong possibility that he may be joining the team

Skin Sale: 50% Off Buccaneer Tristana, Bandit Sivir, and Sailor Gangplank

Greetings, summoners!
Another week means it’s time for some more great offers on a few skins for some of your favorite champions of the League. From Tuesday, December 27th, through Friday, December 30th, the Buccaneer Tristana, Bandit Sivir, and Sailor Gangplank skins will be available for 50% off !

• Buccaneer Tristana (regularly 520 RP) will be only 260 RP!
• Bandit Sivir (regularly 975 RP) will be only 487 RP!
• Sailor Gangplank (regularly 975 RP) will be only 487 RP!

After Friday, December 30th, these fantastic skins will be returning to their regular prices—so be sure to act now before it’s too late. Click on the Skins tab in the Store to purchase these take advantage of these fantastic deals.

Summoner Showcase #58 - Holiday Hooray!

Summoners! The snow is falling and the holidays are in full swing. In appropriate style, we’ve received even more holiday themed submissions!

Want to check out what it means to be in the spirit of Snowdown? Let’s take a closer look at these entries!
Teemo Stocking
Judith had a little twist in mind for her Christmas stocking. A little twist, with a little champion and you get an absolutely festive holiday charm ready for gifts!
Teemo, I Love You
Lolily loves Teemo. In her eyes, there’s no better way to prove it than by making a video brimming with cuteness. Check it out, but we warned you—it may be too cute to handle.
Silent Night Sona
Kyzzen has an awesome take on a classic Snowdown skin, where Sona doesn’t have to sing to add music to the holidays.
Frosted Ezreal
RikiTikiTabi knows exactly what’s cooler than being cool. In this frosted version of our champion Ezreal he shows us exactly how to be ice cold.
Dentist Annie
Souls knows that most kids hate the dentist, and Annie DDS wants to instill terror and flossing!

Brand Christmas Card
Madelyne has something special for those on her Christmas card list, which celebrates the troublemakers just as much as the goodie-two-shoes.
That wraps it up for this weeks Showcase, but be sure to continue sending in your fan creations and summoner name to Summoner_Showcase@RiotGames.com!
Happy Snowdown, and we’ll see you next week