Hecarim/Development

Champion Sneak Peek - Hecarim, the Shadow of War
By NeeksNaman

We here at Riot Games make every effort to ensure that our stable of champions is as diverse as possible. Still, even after the addition of to the League of Legends, there are those cavalry enthusiasts out there who would contend that the greatest warriors ride horses. For you purists, we'd like to propose an alternative point of view. It is our opinion that the most epic warriors are themselves at least 50% equine. And as evidence of this theory it is our pleasure to present, the Shadow of War.

So if you enjoy leveling your lance and into the brunt of the enemy ranks leaving only the trampled corpses of lesser foes in your wake, we're pretty sure that Hecarim, the Shadow of War will have you chomping at the bit come next patch!

Hecarim, the Shadow of War Revealed!
By NeeksNaman

Summoners!

If you've been clamoring to add more heavy cavalry to your League of Legends lineup,, the Shadow of War has arrived to help you round out your roster. This high mobility fighter features excellent ganking and initiation potential, giving him great flexibility throughout the game. And what's more, he's a massive centaur with ready to trample his opponents under hoof!

So to help deliver your spectral warlord into the fray, Hecarim also boasts a compliment of abilities tailored to allowing him to move at frightening speeds and close distance rapidly. gives Hecarim a short boost of movement speed to initiate a fight, chase down a fleeing enemy, or even escape when a battle goes south. His ability can serve to disrupt the enemy ranks in a team fight as well as land Hecarim in prime position to begin laying down heavy  of  damage. Meanwhile, his passive gives him a little extra punch for each point of Movement Speed item you acquire, making some of the speedier items into more attractive choices.

In addition to filling out his role as an initiator, Hecarim's kit also gives him great versatility. His ability to create havoc in an enemy team by laying down of  damage makes him a powerful presence in a team fight. Additionally, the speed boost he receives from can either serve to initiate a gank from the jungle or to escape from an enemy's gank attempt in a solo lane. Wherever you choose to field this imposing new champion, we think you'll be happy to have him in your stable!

I= Hecarim ignores unit collision and gains equal to a percentage of his bonus movement speed.
 * Abilities
 * Warpath

Hecarim cleaves nearby enemies dealing.
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 * Rampage

Hecarim deals to nearby enemies for a short duration.
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 * Spirit of Dread

Hecarim gains increasing movement speed for a short duration. His next attack the target back and deals additional  based on the distance he has traveled since activating the ability.
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 * Devastating Charge

Hecarim summons spectral riders and charges forward, dealing in a line. Hecarim creates a shockwave when he finishes his charge, dealing additional to nearby enemies causing them to  in terror.
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 * Onslaught of Shadows

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