Easter egg

An easter egg is a message, in-joke, or little-known feature hidden within League of Legends.

In-Game Missions

These secondary quest has a special mechanic that sometimes activates when two (or more) specific champions are against each other. It's an opportunity for players to earn a substantial in-game bonus by settling the out-of-game score.

Name	Description
The Hunt is on!	If hunter and predator find themselves on opposing teams and the required conditions are met: Rengar has five trophies. Kha'Zix is level 16 and has evolved three of his abilities. The contenders are both alive at the same time. After a random, undetermined amount of game time, a 'quest received' ping signals each to take the other down. First to do so is rewarded for emerging victorious. Rengar "This twisted monster has evaded me for too long. I will have his head!" Rengar must kill Kha'Zix first to become the ultimate hunter. Rengar stalks Kha'Zix, his greatest prize and the one beast to have escaped him. If Rengar is victorious, his Bonetooth Necklace is replaced with the Head of Kha'Zix, which provides a 6th stack for his Bonetooth Necklace. Reward: Rengar gains the Head of Kha'Zix. Kha'Zix "I have grown and adapted since I took his eye. I will feast on lion!" Kha'Zix must kill Rengar first in order to become the ultimate predator. Kha'Zix is ready to devour Rengar, his greatest prey. If Kha'Zix is victorious, he gains a fourth evolution point, which allows Kha'Zix to evolve all of his four abilities. Reward: Kha'Zix is able to evolve all abilities. Each contender receives the cosmetic buff 'Victory!' or 'Defeat!' depending on the end result.
The Darkin Scythe	Depending on the option chosen, either Kayn or Rhaast will emerge victorious in their battle for bodily control.
Sentinels of Light	If the Redeemer (and/or the Purifier) and the Chain Warden find themselves on opposing teams and the required conditions are met: Senna has collected 100 Mist. Thresh has collected 40 souls. The contenders are both alive at the same time. A 'quest received' ping signals each to take the other down, being rewarded for emerging victorious. Having Lucian on Senna's team is optional, he will gain a separate contest with Thresh. Senna and/or Lucian "Sentinels of Light don't fear the dark." Thresh is on the move. This monster needs to be put down. If Thresh dies within 3 seconds of being damaged by Senna or Lucian they will release his soul from the black mist, gaining some of his power. Reward: Gains Purity… peace. Purity… peace: Thresh has finally been allowed to pass. This unit absorbed some of his power gaining +30 ability power and +30 armor. Thresh "Oh the eternity we shall spend together." Senna and Lucian seem tired. Why not put them to rest? If Senna or Lucian die within 3 seconds of being damaged by Thresh he will imprison their soul in the Lantern, gaining some of their power. Senna Reward: Thresh gains Welcome Home. Welcome Home: Poor Senna, nobody escapes the lantern. Thresh has recaptured her soul and absorbed some of her power gaining +30 attack damage, +40 attack range, and +20% critical strike chance. Lucian Reward: Thresh gains Relax, just… let go.. Relax, just… let go: Poor Lucian, he was never able to find peace. Thresh has imprisoned his soul and absorbed some of his power gaining +30 attack damage, +40 attack range, and +20% critical strike chance. Each contender receives the cosmetic buff 'Victory!' or 'Defeat!' depending on the end result.
Golden Ratio	If the Visionary and the Virtuoso find themselves on opposing teams and the required conditions are met: Hwei and Jhin are level 12. The contenders are both alive at the same time. A 'quest received' ping signals each to take the other down, being rewarded for emerging victorious. Hwei "Golden Ratio" Kill Jhin within 3 seconds of hitting him with your Ultimate Ability, Spiraling Despair. Reward: Gains Golden Artist. Hwei made Jhin witness the depths of his visionary mind, earning  3.33% Magic penetration. “Understand, Jhin. Understand pain, and peace, and art―like I do now.” Penalty: Gains A Mind Lost Hwei fell to Jhin's machinations, making Hwei unable to reach his full potential. “Was I always meant to fall to Jhin? Was there any hope? I… I…” Jhin "Golden Ratio" Kill Hwei with your Ultimate Ability, Curtain Call. Reward: Gains Golden Artist. Jhin made Hwei into his virtuosic magnum opus, earning  4.444 Lethality. “Our fourth and final act draws to a close. The painter falls, and I arise the maestro of death.” Penalty: Gains A Mask Exposed Jhin was surpassed by Hwei's artistry, making Jhin unable to reach his full potential. “Hwei struck beneath my mask. How… novel, how dreadful, a denouement.” Each contender receives the cosmetic buff 'Victory!' or 'Defeat!' depending on the end result.
Bad Blood	If the Curator of the Sands and the Butcher of the Sands find themselves on opposing teams and the required conditions are met: Nasus and Renekton are level 11. The contenders are both alive at the same time. A 'quest received' ping signals each to take the other down, being rewarded for emerging victorious. Nasus "Bad Blood" Kill Renekton while Nasus' Ultimate Ability, Fury of the Sands, is active. Reward: Gains Wisdom Exalts. With Renekton's defeat, Nasus' Ultimate Ability, Fury of the Sands, now lasts longer and grants additional size. “My brother's savagery endangered us all. The sands will soon know peace.” Penalty: Gains Burial of the Sands Nasus has fallen to Renekton's rage. The size Nasus gains from his Ultimate Ability, Fury of the Sands, has decreased. “I failed Renekton, failed Shurima. The Butcher of the Sands returns in chaos and carnage.” Renekton "Bad Blood" Kill Nasus while Renekton's Ultimate Ability, Dominus, is active. Reward: Gains Wrath Empowers. With Nasus' defeat, Renekton's Ultimate Ability, Dominus, now lasts longer and grants additional size. “That dog is no brother of mine. He is dead — I am death!"” Penalty: Gains Dominus, Defeated Renekton has fallen to Nasus' will. The size Renekton gains from his Ultimate Ability, Dominus, has decreased. “What am I? Dust and blood, back in the dark?” Each contender receives the cosmetic buff 'Victory!' or 'Defeat!' depending on the end result.
Battle of Spirit and Shadow	If the Eye of Twilight and the Master of Shadows find themselves on opposing teams and the required conditions are met: Shen and Zed are level 11. The contenders are both alive at the same time. A 'quest received' ping signals the start of the quest, with the victor being rewarded. Shen "Battle of Spirit and Shadow" Shen must prevent Zed from using the full power of the shadows. Damage and take him down before he can kill 2 nearby allies. "Zed is too far gone. I will stand against his shadows." Reward: Gains Enforced Equilibrium. Shen has defeated Zed, protecting allies and restoring harmony to the battlefield. Ki Barrier's shield is now increased by 30%. “No mourning Zed. I press on, empowered by the spirits I've saved.” Penalty: Gains Overwhelming Shadow Shen could not Shield his allies. Darkness has won this day. Zed "Battle of Spirit and Shadow" Zed must prove the power of the shadows against Shen. Kill 2 enemy champions near Shen while avoiding getting taken down by him. "Shen represents weakness. I welcome the might of the shadows." Reward: Gains Enlightened Shadows. Zed defeated Shen, finding strength in darkness. Contempt for the Weak now deals an additional 2% of the target's maximum health. “Shen's equilibrium did not protect them from me -- for I have no equal.” Penalty: Gains Thwarting Spirit Zed's power was not enough to eliminate Shen's allies before falling to him in battle. The quest is valid within 1500 range. Each contender receives the cosmetic buff 'Victory!' or 'Defeat!' depending on the end result.
Fishing in the Lavender Sea	If the Grandmaster at Arms and the Empress of the Void find themselves on opposing teams and the required conditions are met: The game time is past 19:00 (close to the time Baron Nashor spawns). The contenders are both alive at the same time. A 'quest received' ping signals each to take down Baron Nashor, being rewarded for emerging victorious. Bel'Veth "Fishing in the Lavender Sea" Bel'Veth's grand design starts with the cry of the Baron. Contributing to taking down Baron Nashor permanently enhances Bel'Veth and dooms Jax. "None will stand in my way, not even the Icathian warrior. All will end in my beginning." Reward: Gains Drown the Doomed. Slaying Baron Nashor has empowered Bel'Veth. Killing Jax now drops Enhanced Void Coral. “The fire of Icathia dims. My sea of silence reigns eternal.” Penalty: Gains Back to the Abyss Bel'Veth did not slay Baron Nashor, preventing her from reaching her true strength. Jax "Fishing in the Lavender Sea" Jax must prevent Bel'Veth from consuming the world, starting with Baron Nashor. Contributing to taking down Baron Nashor empowers Jax in his fight against the Void. "Great. If the Void Empress eats this place, where am I meant to fish!?" Reward: Gains Apex Angler. Slaying Baron Nashor has empowered Jax. Jax gained 5 Lavender stacks of Death in Lavender, and gains an additional 5 stacks each time he gets a takedown against her. For each stack, Jax gains 0.28% − 1% (based on level) bonus attack speed. “Baron, Bel'Veth — hah! No one's takin' this world, not now, not ever.” Penalty: Gains Grandmaster of None Jax did not slay Baron Nashor, preventing him from reaching his true strength. Each contender receives the cosmetic buff 'Victory!' or 'Defeat!' depending on the end result.
Dragon's Hoard	If the Star Forger and the Fiery Fledgling find themselves on opposing teams and the required conditions are met: Aurelion Sol is level 9+ and has collected 70+ stacks. Smolder is level 9+ and has collected 70+ stacks. A 'quest received' ping signals each to take the other down, being rewarded for emerging victorious. Aurelion Sol "Dragon's Hoard" Aurelion Sol aims to show Smolder that he's no mere terrestrial dragon! Each stack earned by either Smolder or Aurelion Sol increases the size of the reward. Earn the reward by killing or assisting a kill on Smolder before he gets you. "I'm a cosmic dragon, not your little playmate. I suppose it's time I teach you the difference." Defeat Smolder Earn a cash out of stacks by taking down Smolder Aurelion Sol Contribution: X Smolder Contribution: X Total Sum / 4 ≈ X (Min/Max of 15-60) Reward: Gains Stellar Stacks. Aurelion Sol has taught young Smolder an important lesson and earned himself a cash out of stacks. Gain all the stacks Smolder and you banked during the quest for a total of X stacks. “Take notes, hatchling.” Penalty: Gains Dust in the Wind Aurelion Sol was bested by a hatchling. Smolder collects the stacks reward. “Well... we were simply playing a game. It's good to make the little ones feel powerful. Inspiring the youth, and whatnot.” Smolder "Dragon's Hoard" Smolder has challenged his new friend Aurelion Sol to a game. Each stack earned by either Smolder or Aurelion Sol increases the size of the reward. Earn the reward by killing or assisting a kill on Aurelion Sol before he gets you. "Ready or not, here I come!" Defeat Aurelion Sol Earn a cash out of stacks by taking down Aurelion Sol Smolder Contribution: X Aurelion Sol Contribution: X Total Sum / 4 ≈ X (Min/Max of 15-60) Reward: Gains Practice Makes Perfect. Smolder has beaten Aurelion Sol, earning him a cash out of stacks. Gain all the stacks Aurelion Sol and you banked during the quest for a total of X stacks. “Didja see that, Mom??? I beat that Hairy-Iron-Soil guy!!!” Penalty: Gains Cram School Smolder still has much to learn. Aurelion Sol collects the stacks reward. “(scolding mom roar) but Moomm... I'm already practicing e-ver-y day!” Each contender receives the cosmetic buff 'Victory!' or 'Defeat!' depending on the end result.
Death Defied	If the Eternal Hunters and the Barbarian King find themselves on opposing teams and the required conditions are met: Kindred and Tryndamere are level 11. The contenders are both alive at the same time. A 'quest received' ping signals each to take the other down, being rewarded for emerging victorious. Kindred "Death Defied" Tryndamere has defied Kindred's gift too many times. Earn a bonus stack of their Passive Ability, Mark of the Kindred, by taking Tryndamere down within 15 seconds of him activating his Ultimate Ability, Undying Rage, before he can take down Kindred, himself. Lamb: "The Barbarian King will not accept my mercy." Wolf: "Then he shall receive my ferocity!" Reward: Gains Soul Escorted. Kindred has ushered Tryndamere into the next realm, earning a bonus stack of their Passive Ability, Mark of the Kindred. Lamb: "He still had much to live for..." Wolf: "Those are the ones who give the best chase, little Lamb."' Penalty: Gains Soul Escaped Tryndamere has escaped Kindred once more. Lamb: "It was not yet his time, dear Wolf..." Wolf: "An endurance hunt... We're never far behind."' Tryndamere "Death Defied" Kindred has returned to usher Tryndamere into the afterlife. Empower Tryndamere's Mocking Shout Ability by taking the spirit pair down within 15 seconds of them using their Ultimate Ability, Lamb's Respite, befire they can do the same to Tryndamere. "Again, these spirits stalk me... How many times must I tell them, 'Not today?" Reward: Gains Death Thwarted. Tryndamere has avoided Kindred once more. His Mocking Shout Ability now lasts 1 second longer. “Ha! Death itself stood no chance!” Penalty: Gains Death-Toll Taken Kindred has claimed Tryndamere's soul. “Ashe...” Each contender receives the cosmetic buff 'Victory!' or 'Defeat!' depending on the end result.
World Ender	If the Darkin Blade and the Righteous (and/or the Fallen) find themselves on opposing teams and the required conditions are met: Aatrox and Kayle are level 11. The contenders are both alive at the same time. A 'quest received' ping signals each to take the other down, being rewarded for emerging victorious. Having Morgana on Kayle's team is optional, she will gain a separate contest with Aatrox. Aatrox "World Ender" Kill Kayle or Morgana twice before they can do the same to Aatrox. "The end is coming. I shall deliver this world unto darkness... Oblivion!" Reward: Gains Sweet Oblivion. On Aatrox's path to bring about the end of all things' there is no one and nothing that can stand in his way. His Ultimate Ability, World Ender, now lasts 3 seconds longer during which Aatrox becomes visually larger. "I am doom!" Penalty: Gains Thwarted Those moddlesome sisters have thwarted Aatrox ruinous ambitions. Their false peace is all that remains. "They cannot hold off the inevitable forever!" Kayle and/or Morgana "End the World Ender" Take Down Aatrox twice before he can do the same to Kayle. An ally Morgana can aid her, but if Aatrox kills Morgana, he'll creep closer to victory. Kayle's Ultimate Ability, Divine Judgement, will improve upon besting him. "Justice has vanquished Aatrox before. It is time again for him to writhe in its righteous flames!" Take down Aatrox twice between both Morgana and Kayle and avoid being struck down by him the same amount of times in order to improve Morgana's Black Shield Ability. "There is no time for bitterness. I must aid my sister! And with my power, we may save this world. If not... all is lost." Kayle Reward: Gains Guardian of the Realm. Kayle has stopped Aatrox. Her Divine Judgement Cooldown is now reduced by 10 seconds and is visually larger. “You will find no absolution in my judgment!” Kayle Penalty: Gains All Is Lost Aatrox has triumphed and is now one step closer to bringing about total destruction. “No! The light... It cannot dim…” Morgana Reward: Gains Guardian of the Realm. Morgana has stopped Aatrox. Her Black Shield Cooldown is now reduced by 2.5 seconds and is visually larger. Kayle: "Sister! This is what we were meant to do! Our fate is to fight side by side. You can be redeemed!" Morgana: "Kayle... Not a moment can be spared from your crusade." Morgana Penalty: Gains All Is Lost Aatrox has triumphed and is now one step closer to bringing about total destruction. Kayle: "We've failed them all..." Morgana: "Together..." Each contender receives the cosmetic buff 'Victory!' or 'Defeat!' depending on the end result.

General of In-Game Missions

• Morgana was added as another option, since the practicality of not wanting to put a likely support against a likely top laner

Cosmetic Buffs

These secondary quest has a special mechanic that sometimes activates when two (or more) specific champions are against each other. These quest are only cosmetics, and does not have an impact of the game.

Caitlyn - Vi - Jinx

Each champion receives a buff based on who else is present.

• Agitated:「  How agitating. 」「  And you thought Vi was obnoxious. 」
  • Caitlyn gains this buff when either enemy performs one of their special taunts directed at her. This lasts until she dies or damages the taunter.
• On the Case: Piltover's Finest.
  • This buff is granted to both Caitlyn and Vi while they are on the same team. Each gains 1 when working together to score a takedown.
• Catch me if you can!: Jinx is causing chaos again… how obnoxious. Criminals apprehended: X & Cait and Vi are chasing you. How fun! Cops outsmarted: X
  • This buff is granted to both Jinx and whichever other champion is on the opposing team. Each takedown for one against the other will increment the counter and grant 1.

Control Ward

• Distinguished Order of Ward Longevity and Health: Perhaps this ward has been protected. Perhaps it has merely sat in a disused lane. Whatever the case, it has persisted for eons in ward years and joins an ancient regal order of Wards that have lasted a really really really long time.
  • Gained when the ward has been alive for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. It will receive a sparkly vfx.

Ekko - Zeri

• Zaunite Ingenuity: Kids from the Undercity stick together.
  • This buff is granted to both Ekko and Zeri while they are on the same team. Each gains 1 when working together to score a takedown.

Heimerdinger

• Eureka!: Heimerdinger has solved the problem of having enemies who are still alive. Using careful experimentation, he has adjusted their 'alive' status. FOR SCIENCE!
  • Gained when scoring a Pentakill. Lasts 25 seconds.

Practice Tool

• Using the 'Win The Game' function will create a message over the player character: "My only way to see that Victory screen."

Twisted Fate

• Destiny, Interrupted: Betting blind. Literally.
  • Gained when inflicted with nearsight while Destiny is active. Lasts 5 seconds.

Nicknames

Champions

Some champion receive a different name at the in-game chat then transformed.

Anivia

• In chat, the player's champion name is replaced by 'Eggnivia' for Rebirth's duration.

Gnar

• In chat, the player's champion name is replaced by 'Mega Gnar' for Rage Gene's duration.

Lulu

• In chat, the enemy player's champion name is replaced by Squill, Cupcake, Kitty, Dragon or Snowman when affected by Whimsy.
  • This easter egg is currently missing, and all skins will display Harmless Critter.
    • This is the result of a cleanup on V11.1 made in preparation for Viego's release. Every Polymorph critter was a unique character for the purpose of its display name, making the easter egg possible.

Item Search Terms

Control Ward

• 'pink ward' references the colloquial nickname of the supplanted Vision Ward, which is colored pink.

Dark Seal

• 'noxian' references Noxus, explicitly associating the item's background.

Guardian's Horn

• 'Golden Bicep of Kobe' & 'Golden Arm of Kobe' are a reference to LCS caster Kobe mistaking the icon for a bicep.

Liandry's Torment - Morellonomicon

• 'last shadow' and 'ls' reference LCK caster Nick De Cesare, who promoted Liandry's Torment over Morellonomicon as an effective item.

Sheen

• 'jimmy neutron' is a direct reference to the television and movie series Jimmy Neutron, in which one of the main characters has the name Sheen.

Trinity Force

• 'tons of damage' references David 'Phreak' Turley's catchphrase in Champion Spotlights as well as the meme around it.
  • The "Recommended Items" section of the item shop (pre V10.23) also displayed "Tons of Damage" as the description for Trinity Force when shown as a recommended item for a champion.

Zeke's Convergence

• 'haroldandkumar' is a direct reference to the film Harold & Kumar.

Skin Teasers

Gun Goddess Miss Fortune

• Hidden in the game files of Bullet Angel Kai'Sa is a text file that establishes Miss Fortune in  Steel Valkyries. Kai'Sa's recall also showed a picture of Fortune well before the latter's skin release.

PsyOps Samira

• Hidden in the game files of PsyOps Shen is a text file that implicitly establishes Samira in  PsyOps.

Spirit Blossom Thresh

• On Summoner's Rift at game start, several quotes would randomly be heard. Thresh is the announcer teasing Lillia and  Spirit Blossom skinline.

Interactions

Popstar Ahri -  K/DA

• Blue Sentinel will dance along with Popstar Ahri, any  K/DA skin, or any Prestige K/DA skin.

Fizz

• If a medium or large Chum the Waters latches onto to a small champion and kills them, their body disappears after being eaten. ( Annie, Amumu, Fizz, Kennen, Lulu, Poppy, Tristana, Veigar, and Ziggs)
  • This does not apply to Heimerdinger, Rumble, or Teemo.

Jax

• Grandmaster at Angling: While out of combat and idle in the river, Jax will occasionally catch a fish, granting him 1.

Leona

• Sunlight causes Zyra to grow slightly. Her Plants may have also recieved bonus size at one point, but this is no longer the case.
• Official in-game 'did you know?' trivia fact: Sunlight deals  -1 damage ( pre-mitigation) to champions wearing sunglasses (except Neon Strike Vi):
  • All Commando skins
  • Safari Caitlyn
  • Officer Caitlyn
  • Corporate Mundo
  • Vandal Gragas
  • Hired Gun Graves
  • Riot Graves
  • Dragon Fist Lee Sin
  • Surfer Singed
  • Vandal Twitch
  • Original Vayne
  • Aristocrat Vayne
  • (This list is incomplete)

Naafiri

• Naafiri has a special joke animation which comes in a sequence of three animations, playing the next animation in the sequence once the appropriate key combination is pressed just as the previous animation ends.
  • The first animation plays by pressing Ctrl + 1 twice, which shows Naafiri being pet on the head by a hand resembling the Legacy cursor.
  • The second animation plays by pressing Ctrl + 2 as the first animation ends, with Naafiri being petted on the neck before falling on her back.
  • The third animation plays by pressing Ctrl + 3 as the second animation ends, showing Naafiri being rubbed on the belly while still lying down. Pressing Ctrl + 3 again during the end of the animation will allow it to be repeated again as many times as the player keeps pressing the key.

Ornn

• When Ornn Ornn's upgrades his own or an ally Aurora's Rabadon's Deathcap, the item transforms into a Witch's Hat (also called Rabbitdon's or Weirding Witch Hat). The upgraded item has the indended Masterwork stat bonus but also has a new icon and includes a caption that reads: "'Friend.' Yes, it is a funny word. Yet perhaps I understand its purpose."

Pyke

• Pyke gains 1 bonus movement speed while in the river.

Rakan - Xayah

• When both Rakan and Xayah dance near each other within X-units, they will enter a unique dance.

Rumble

• Rumble gains 1 bonus movement speed when moving towards a nearby allied Tristana.

Syndra

• Picking up Blue Sentinel with Force of Will and throwing it to the ground will restore 10 mana and reduce the cooldown of the ability by 1 second. Doing so for Red Brambleback will apply Crest of Cinders to enemies hit.

Rift Herald

• Herald will dance along with a champion inside the camp.

Tahm Kench

• The Rift Scuttler will dance if Tahm does so near her.

Thresh - Senna

• Damnation & Absolution harvests two souls/mists from Nunu but only one from Sejuani & Bristle.

Volibear - Zilean

References the previous easter egg, which was due to Tom 'Zileas' Cadwell's opposition to having an armored bear champion.

• Volibear gains 1 armor for every enemy Zilean within 800 range of him.
• Zilean gains 1 ability power for every enemy Volibear within 800 range of him.
  • Neither Volibear nor Zilean need sight of one another to gain these bonuses.

Yasuo - Yone

• When either Yasuo or Yone dance near each other within X-units, they will both start dancing at the same time.

Map Changes

Howling Abyss

• When Braum uses Poro-Snax on a Poro, its moustache will change color based on his skin.

Summoner's Rift

• A Poro will spawn outside the fountain if the entire team are Freljord champions.
• If five  Pool Party (Universe) skins (or Rumble in the Jungle) are present on the map, a yellow rubber duck will spawn in place of the normal duck. Stepping on the duck will cause it to explode and despawn.
• If five or more Bilgewater champions (or Dark Waters (Universe) skins) are present on the map, two sharks will spawn in the lower right corner of the map.

Champion Teasers

Aurelion Sol

• On Howling Abyss in PBE, Aurelion would speak as the announcer.

Bard

• On Summoner's Rift, Bard's face symbol was placed on various walls.

Bel'Veth

• At game start, Malzahar and Vel'Koz will be greeted by Bel'Veth.

Fiddlesticks

• On Summoner's Rift at game start, a random Fiddlesticks effigy was encountered running out of a nearby brush using the run animation for his ultimate, early in the game.

Ivern

• On Summoner's Rift, Ivern would comment on the deaths of monsters.

Kai'Sa

• On Summoner's Rift, a Void Seeker was fired to despawn the Rift Herald. If Swain witnesses this event, he would speak ▶️   "...The girl who came back."

Kindred

• On Summoner's Rift, Kindred's Mark of the Kindred would show up randomly above a champion's head at the beginning of the game and during death in a form of Lamb and Wolf masks.

Lillia (V10.14)

• Lillia was teased ingame with the Lillia's Haiku loot item earnable in patch V10.14. It was awarded by scoring takedowns as Jungle and openable from July 22, 2020. The card contained a Lillia Champion Permanent.

Samira (25 Aug 2020 – 3 Sept 2020)

• A special emote is played upon killing a champion or clone. It requires the player to first have landed an attack or ability different from the previous hit 6 times (including the first spell) against champions, very much akin Daredevil Impulse's Style. This also completed a secret mission that rewarded a nearly identical emote. The emote could be earned in any mode.

Senna (V9.20–V9.21)

• On Summoner's Rift at game start, a black mist would cover both fountains.

Sett (V9.24)

• Sett was teased ingame with the Sett's Calling Card loot item earnable in patch V9.24. It was awarded by "Impressing Sett" (scoring first blood in PvP games) and openable from January 14, 2020. The card contained a Sett Champion Permanent.

Tahm Kench

• On Summoner's Rift, Tahm's laugh played when players used the laugh command in the river.

Volibear (8 May 2020 – 12 May 2020)

• A giant Volibear appears on Howling Abyss at some time during the game and knocks up all units in the air. Playing a matchmade game on the map during this time awarded the emote.

Zoe

• On Summoner's Rift at game start, a Sleepy Trouble Bubble was fired from off-screen to the center of the spawn at the very start of the game. The debuff icons were hidden in this instance.

Removed Easter Eggs

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Battle for Freljord
The event was disabled with Ashe's VO update in V9.20. The event is internally referred to as ThreeSisters.

If either warmother finds herself on opposing teams and the required conditions are met:

• Each contender has accumulated 20 takedowns.
• If more than one contender is on the same team, only one will be chosen.

Bug: Ashe and Sejuani vs Ashe: Sejuani is registered as the victor despite allied Ashe both being chosen (her quotes play) and killing her enemy counterpart.

After a random, undetermined amount of game time, a 'quest received' ping signals each to take the other down. First to do so is rewarded with the cosmetic buff Queen of the Freljord and an ice crown floating above her head (remains after death).

Battle for Freljord - War of the Three Sisters
Chosen	Contender	Victory	Queen
▶️   "The fate of our people hangs in the balance."	Sejuani cannot be reasoned with. Ashe must defeat her to build a better future for the Freljord.	Peace has been restored to the Freljord. Ashe will lead her people to a better future.	▶️   "The Freljord unites!"
	Lissandra is an abomination. Ashe must eliminate her to protect her people.	The natural order of the Freljord has been restored. Ashe will lead her people to a better future.
▶️   "We settle this, here and now!"	Ashe's peaceful alliance must be broken. Sejuani must kill her and rule with strength.	Weakness has been purged from the Freljord. No one challenges Sejuani's rule.	▶️   "I rule the Freljord!"
	Lissandra is an abomination. Sejuani must crush her to purify the Freljord.	The Freljord has been purified. No one challenges Sejuani's rule.
▶️   "At last, our ascension is at hand!"	Ashe is a powerful symbol to her people. Lissandra must kill her so they will fall in line.	The Freljord tribes are under Lissandra's control. The rise of the Iceborn is at hand.	▶️   "The Iceborn rule Freljord!"
	Sejuani is too reckless and powerful to control. Lissandra must put her down.	No one is strong enough to stop Lissandra. The rise of the Iceborn is at hand.

Akali - Kennen - Shen - Zed (removed in V3.14)

• Ninja ("This unit is a flippin' ninja!"): Gained when picking any of them (denotes their occupation).
• Inverse Ninja Strength ("Ninjas are more effective when they work alone. For every ninja on your team beyond yourself, you lose  1 health."): Gained when two or more of them were on the same team.
  • Before V1.0.0.86 (the patch following Akali's release), the ninjas would lose  1 AD instead.

Gangplank - Miss Fortune (removed in V3.14)

• - Pirate ("Yarr! I'm a mighty pirate!""): Gained when picking him (denotes his occupation).
• - Pirate Hunter ("Yarr! I'm a mighty pirate... hunter!""): Gained when picking her (denotes her occupation).

Karthus - Sion - Zyra (removal date unknown)

• Karthus and Sion gained 2 bonus gold when taking down Zyra.
• Zyra gained 2 bonus gold when taking down Karthus or Sion.
  • These were a reference to Plants vs. Zombies.

Maokai (removal date unknown)

• He gained  1 bonus movement speed when very close to Zyra.

Nidalee (removed in V4.10)

• Nearby allied champions gained  5 bonus experience every 5 seconds if she was higher-leveled.

Thresh - Lucian

• Thresh used to start the game with one soul with Lucian on the enemy team. (removed in V9.20)
  • The removal foreshadowed Senna's escaping the lantern and her inclusion into the game in V9.22.

Volibear - Zilean (replaced/reworked in V10.11 - See above)

Referenced Tom 'Zileas' Cadwell's opposition to having an armored bear champion.

• - Chronokeeper Hater ("Not even Zilean could keep an armored bear out of the League of Legends."): Gained when Zilean was on the opposing team (granted him +1% bonus damage to Zilean, and 11 bonus gold when taking him down).
• - Armored Bear Hater ("In my day, we would never have allowed an armored bear into the League of Legends."): Gained when Volibear was on the opposing team (granted him +1% bonus damage to Volibear, and 10 bonus gold when taking him down).

Vilemaw

• Vilemaw (used to) dance along with 2 champions inside the camp.

Thresh

• Then at 255 stack of Damnation, Thresh gained Soul gluttony. This was made, since the code at the time, were capped at 255, which is no longer the case.
  • ``Thresh's desire for souls is boundless. He continues to gain 0.5 Armor and Ability power for each additional soul.´´