Summoner

A player in League of Legends takes on the role of a summoner, a gifted spell caster who has the power to bring forth a champion to fight as their avatar in Valoran's Fields of Justice. With all major political decisions on Valoran now decided by the outcome of the contests that take place in the battle arenas, a summoner is the key force of change on the continent. As the summoner controls the champion in combat, the summoner also influences the outcome of the match through the use of spells, masteries, and runes. Once a match is over, the summoner gains experience and influence points. Experience points allow the summoner to gain increased powers by unlocking spells and rune slots, while influence points allow the summoner to gain access to new champions and new runes for use in future fights.

The Code
The Summoner's Code is a compilation of rules and guidelines that Riot Games provide to the players to abide to when participating in competitive play. If a summoner disobeys this code they might find themselves suspended for an amount of time. Any player can report a summoner that has disobeyed the code in a match; if this summoner gets reported a sufficient number of times, his actions will be reviewed by other players in The Tribunal.

Customization
The summoner will represent a player and track its stats as games are played. As you progress in the game, the summoner will accumulate Influence Points allowing access to more champions and runes. Champions aesthetics can also be customized, but those are only purchasable with Riot Points.

Spells
Summoners are allowed the use of two summoner spells during any battle in the Fields of Justice.

Runes
Before a battle arena match begins, a summoner can make use of Runes to enhance their champion's abilities. Runes can only be purchased at the Riot Store with Influence Points. Runes may not be bought with Riot Points, this is to help prevent people from buying power.

Masteries
A summoner is able to focus their intense magical training into specific categories (Offensive, Defensive, and Utility).

Name
Since May 2011, players can also change their Summoner's name by spending Riot Points, currently set to the price of 1300 RP.