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{{Champion bio|Galio
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|alias = The Colossus
|render = [[File:Galio Render.png|270px]]
 
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|real_name =
|gender = Male
 
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Galio Justice Justice
|race = Gargoyle, Magical Construct
 
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|weapon_pet =
|birthplace = [[Demacia]]
 
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* {{ii|Gargoyle Stoneplate|Petricite Body}}
|residence = [[Demacia]]
 
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* {{ai|Shield of Durand 2|Galio|Anti-Magic Bulwark}}
|occupation =
 
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* {{ai|Shield of Durand|Galio}}
|faction = [[Demacia]]
 
|allies =
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|render =
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<gallery>
|friends = Poppy, Kayle, Shyvana
 
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Galio Render.png|Main
|rivals =
 
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Galio Warriors Concept 01.jpg|Current
|related=
 
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</gallery>
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|gender = {{w|Sexless|☉}} Male
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|race = [[Golem]] <small>(Petricite)</small>
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|birthplace = [[Demacia City]], [[Demacia]]
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|residence = [[Demacia City]], [[Demacia]]
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|relatives =
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* {{tt|Durand|Deceased Father}}
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|occupation =
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* Anti-Magic Guardian
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* Demacia's Protector
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|faction = {{fi|Demacia}}
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|related = Poppy, Kayle, Morgana, Sion, Shyvana, Lux, Ryze, Garen, Sylas
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|explore =
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* [http://universe.leagueoflegends.com/en_US/champion/galio Colossus]
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* [[A Hero Wakes]]
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* [[Flesh and Stone]]
 
}}
 
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<center>''"Get behind me, [[Demacia]]n! You may not have noticed, but I’m very large."'' - {{ci|Galio}}</center>
   
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Outside the Great City of Demacia, the stone colossus Galio keeps vigilant watch. Built as a bulwark against enemy mages, he often stands motionless for decades until the presence of powerful magic stirs him to life. Once activated, Galio makes the most of his time, savoring the thrill of a fight and the rare honor of defending his countrymen. But his triumphs are always bittersweet, for the magic he destroys is also his source of reanimation, and each victory leaves him dormant once again.
== Lore ==
 
Long before the [[League|League's]] regulation of such magic, mages experimented with the creation of artificial life. Now forbidden, instilling golems with reason was once not so uncommon a practice amongst the more expert of craftsmen. One such visionary was the [[Demacia]]n artificer, Durand. Peerless at crafting sentient beings, Durand's constructs served as tireless guardians for the border towns of his beloved city-state, affording them protection from their [[Noxus|Noxian]] neighbors. For his own defense, however, Durand kept his magnum opus: Galio. This mighty construct forged in the image of a gargoyle kept him safe on his journeys, allowing him to perform his important work without fear of reprisal from those hostile to his homeland. That is, until dealing with his taxing sentinels finally roused the ire of the Noxian High Command.
 
   
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==[http://universe.leagueoflegends.com/en_US/champion/galio Colossus]==
As Durand crossed the [[Howling Marsh]] with his masterwork in tow, he was set upon by Noxian assassins in force. Outnumbered and overwhelmed, Galio looked on in horror as the murderers cut down his charge, executing him swiftly before vanishing back into the mists. Stripped of his reason for being, Galio despaired. For years he remained in solitude, standing vigil over the bones of the master he had failed to protect... a literal monument to his own everlasting shame. Then, on one nondescript day, a sad but determined {{ci|Poppy|yordle girl}} carrying a mighty [[Demacia|Demacian]] crown stopped in the shadow of a great statue to rest. Hidden in plain sight from his unsuspecting visitor, Galio studied the forlorn yordle. She looked as though she too shouldered a tremendous burden. As quietly and as stoically as she had arrived, she departed in the direction of Demacia. This encounter lit a spark in Galio's eye. Remembering the cause that his master had died defending, Galio arose from his silent purgatory and followed in the wake of this brave creature. He had a new reason to live: to join [[the League of Legends]] and fight for the will of Demacia.
 
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Galio’s legend begins in the aftermath of the Rune Wars, when countless refugees fled from the destructive power of magic. In the west of [[Valoran]], a band of these displaced people were hounded by a vicious band of dark mages—exhausted from days without rest, the refugees hid among the shadows of an ancient, petrified forest, and their pursuers suddenly found their magic to be ineffective.
   
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It seemed the fossilized trees were a natural magic-dampener, and any sorcery used within them would simply fail. No longer helpless, the refugees turned their swords on the dark mages and drove them from the land.
{{quote|"There is no such thing as redemption. Only penance."|{{ci|Galio}}}}
 
   
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Some decided that this sanctuary from magic was a gift from the gods, others saw it as a fair reward for their terrible journey, but all agreed this should be their new home.
== Quotes ==
 
   
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As years passed, the settlers crafted items of protection from the enchanted wood. Eventually, they found it could be mixed with ash and lime to make petricite—a material with a powerful resistance to magic. It would be the foundation for their new civilization, forming the walls of the new kingdom of [[Demacia]].
;Upon Selection
 
* {{sm2|Galio Select.ogg|''"A guardian is always prepared."''}}
 
   
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For years, these petricite barriers were all the Demacians needed to feel secure from the threat of magic within the borders of their homeland. In the rare event that they needed to settle a conflict abroad, their military proved fierce and formidable… but when their enemies employed sorcery, Demacia’s roaming army had little recourse. Somehow, they needed to take the security of their magic-dampening walls into battle.
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The sculptor Durand was commissioned to fashion some manner of petricite shield for the military, and two years later the artist unveiled his masterpiece. While it was not what many were expecting, the winged statue Galio would become vital to the defense of the nation, and serve as a symbol of Demacia across Valoran.
;Attacking
 
* {{sm2|Galio.attack1.ogg|''"Assault from above!"''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.attack2.ogg|''"The will of Demacia."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.attack3.ogg|''"Preemptive strike."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.attack4.ogg|''"With great force."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.attack5.ogg|''"Justice will be done."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.attack6.ogg|''"So be it."''}}
 
   
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Using a system of pulleys, steel sledges, and countless oxen, they would pull the great stone figure to the battlefield. Many would-be invaders simply froze at the sight of the awe-inspiring silhouette looming before them—the titan who “ate magic” inspired a kingdom, and terrified those who opposed it.
;Movement
 
* {{sm2|Galio.move1.ogg|''"In flight."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.move2.ogg|''"An honor to serve."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.move3.ogg|''"I will protect.."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.move4.ogg|''"On the approach."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.move5.ogg|''"Moving out."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.move6.ogg|''"Remain alert."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.move7.ogg|''"By your command."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.move8.ogg|''"Without fear."''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.move9.ogg|''"I will not fail."''}}
 
   
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However, no one thought to consider what exposing the statue to such unpredictable energies might do…
;Taunt
 
* {{sm2|Galio.taunt.ogg|''"You should come back with more bad guys."''}}
 
   
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Demacia had been mired in battle with enemy forces in the Greenfang Mountains. A skilled order of warmages, known as the Arcane Fist, bombarded the Demacians with crackling bolts of raw, mystical power for thirteen days. Those who had survived this long felt their morale dwindling, and huddled close to Galio. Just when their spirits could be brought no lower, a slow, deafening rumble shook the vale, as if two mountains were grinding against each other. As a great shadow grew above them, the Demacian soldiers steeled themselves for death.
;Joke
 
* {{sm2|Galio.joke.ogg|''"Two birds with one stone? Have you met my parents?"''}}
 
   
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A deep voice bellowed from above. To the Demacians’ astonishment, the sound came from the colossus at their backs—Galio was moving, and speaking, entirely on his own. Somehow, the accumulation of absorbed magic had given him life. He threw himself in front of the Demacians, shielding them from attack after attack, absorbing each fresh bolt into his massive, stone frame.
;Laugh
 
* {{sm2|Galio.laugh1.ogg|''Galio laughs.''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.laugh2.ogg|''Galio laughs.''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.laugh3.ogg|''Galio laughs.''}}
 
* {{sm2|Galio.laugh4.ogg|''Galio laughs.''}}
 
   
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Then Galio turned, bounded up the mountainside, and crushed every last one of the Arcane Fist into the craggy soil.
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The Demacians cheered. They were eager to thank the petricite sentinel that had saved them… but as quickly as he’d come to life, their fearsome protector had ceased moving, returning to his pedestal, just as before. Back in the Great City, this bizarre tale was told in hushed tones by the few who had survived the Battle of the Greenfangs, and was usually received with silent incredulity. That day passed into legend—perhaps a mere allegory of ancient days to help people through hard times.
;Attacking
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.attack1.ogg|''"Their time has come!"''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.attack2.ogg|''"The gate beckons."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.attack3.ogg|''"Inevitable demise."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.attack4.ogg|''"Death is no release."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.attack5.ogg|''"Join the hereafter."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.attack6.ogg|''"No escape."''}}
 
   
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Certainly, no one would have believed that the colossus continued to see all that transpired around him. Even while immobile, Galio retained consciousness, longing to experience the sensations of battle once again.
;Movement
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.move1.ogg|''"Fear my gaze."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.move2.ogg|''"Eternal sleep... not quite."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.move3.ogg|''"All have their place."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.move4.ogg|''"Oblivion? No."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.move5.ogg|''"To seal the beyond."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.move6.ogg|''"Restless souls stir."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.move7.ogg|''"I serve between worlds."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.move8.ogg|''"A fateful journey."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.move9.ogg|''"Do not trust the dead."''}}
 
   
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He watched mortals pass beneath him, paying him tribute year after year. It puzzled him to see them disappear one by one as time rolled on. Galio wondered where they went when they vanished. Perhaps they were sent away to be mended, as he often was when he returned from war?
;Taunt
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.taunt1.ogg|''"I guard between life and death. Killing me only sends me home."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.taunt2.ogg|''"If you kill me who will mind the gate? Will it be you?"''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.taunt3.ogg|''"I prepare for what waits beyond. Shall I show you?"''}}
 
   
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As the years slipped by, Galio began to realize the sorrowful answer to his question—unlike himself, the people of Demacia could not be repainted, or have their damage easily repaired. Mortals were frail, ephemeral creatures, and he now understood just how badly they needed his protection. Fighting had been his passion, but the people were now his purpose.
;Joke
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.joke1.ogg|''"Dead men tell no tales? I wish... they're never quiet."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.joke2.ogg|''"I always let door to door merchants in. I just don't let them out."''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.joke3.ogg|''"Knock knock. Who's there? An endless legion of souls!"''}}
 
   
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Even so, Galio has been called to battle only a handful of times in all the centuries since. Demacia has begun to look inward, with magic becoming rarer in his world than it once was, and so the petricite colossus remains dormant, observing the world through the murk of his waking dreams. The statue’s greatest hope is to be blessed by a magic so powerful that he will never be forced to sleep again.
;Laugh
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.laugh1.ogg|''Galio laughs.''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.laugh2.ogg|''Galio laughs.''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.laugh3.ogg|''Galio laughs.''}}
 
* {{sm2|GatekeeperGalio.laugh4.ogg|''Galio laughs.''}}
 
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Only then will Galio be able to truly serve his purpose: to stand and fight as Demacia’s protector, forevermore.
===[[Co-op vs. AI]] Responses===
 
   
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{{More lore}}
'''Match start'''
 
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*"An honor to face you!"
 
'''Player team victory'''
 
*"Your success is well deserved."
 
'''Player team defeat'''
 
*"GG!"
 
   
==League Judgement==
 
{{Scroll box|content=
 
'''Candidate:''' Galio<br />'''Date:''' 10 August, 20 CLE
 
   
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[[cs:Galio/Příběh]]
;OBSERVATION
 
   
Galio wears a face as though he is lost in concentration. One may mistake this look to mean the great beast is dumbfounded. His facial features, especially his massive jaw with the exaggerated underbite, give the massive gargoyle the look of a simpleton. This look is intentionally deceptive, magically crafted to lull an opponent into thinking that Galio is mentally slow. The reality of the situation is that he is intently studying what lies before him. The double doors – and the sign above it – are all that matters.
 
 
“The truest opponent lies within.”
 
 
Galio nods knowingly, but does not move afterwards. His form is literally statuesque.
 
 
After a lengthy pause, Galio springs to life, lumbering toward the door. Broad, powerful wings spread wide and slowly beat against the stillness of the air, propelling the gargoyle forward with a not-so-gentle whoosh. He moves as gracefully as a being made of stone and metal can.
 
 
The doors swing open, revealing the inky blackness within. The engraved obsidian panthers that flank the doorway point the way inward for Galio. He obliges his stony brethren.
 
 
;REFLECTION
 
 
With a sudden flood of light, Galio knew where he was. There was never a chance of him forgetting this place. The clearing was surrounded by a thick copse of fruit trees. In the center of the clearing were Durand’s bones, blanched from countless days of weathering. He could smell the peaches and cherries ripening on the branches.
 
 
Galio loathed that smell; the stench of sweet fruit growing, ripening, and rotting in a never-ending cycle reminded him of his failure to save Durand, his creator. He had failed to protect his master from the Noxian assassins who ambushed them, and it was here that he kept a penitent vigil for years afterwards.
 
 
''I wish they killed me instead.'' He thought it now as he did back then, but this time he knew something was different. An unwelcome thought masquerading as his own edged its way into his consciousness.
 
 
No. I do not.
 
 
Galio shifted in place, trying to shake the invasive notion out of his head. He knew it was impossible for him to actually be here, but everything felt real. The sickly-sweet scent of the fruit made him anxious. ''Was this still the Judgment?''
 
 
“It is, Galio of Demacia.” The squeaky, yet powerful yordle voice belonged to a female.
 
 
Sitting on a nearby stump was a familiar face. He recognized the female yordle, but she was not wearing what Galio remembered her wearing when they first met on this very spot. She wore the armor of a Demacian warrior. He now knew the yordle as Poppy, though when he first met her he did not know her name. He never spoke to Poppy then; in fact, he never even let her know that he was aware of her presence. Poppy had seen Galio standing in the clearing, but she never gave any indication that she thought he was anything more than an inanimate statue.
 
 
“You are Poppy.” Galio spoke with words that were carefully chosen. “I know you. This was before you joined the League. I saw you. Here.”
 
 
The yordle girl smiled, though she shook her head slightly. “Here... yes, you met Poppy here, but alas – I am not Poppy.” The yordle girl stood and approached Galio, extending her hand. “You know this to be true.” The girl smiled again. “It’s okay if you want to keep calling me Poppy.”
 
 
Galio had watched this place for years, but for the first time, he permitted himself an examination of the environment without analyzing for ambush points or areas of defensive weakness. A sudden slight breeze carried the scent of the trees away. He could hear leaves gently rustling. He noticed how the drifting blossoms twirled with each pulse of the wind.
 
 
Galio extended his talon-like paw and took the yordle girl’s tiny hand into his own. He could feel the warmth of her flesh on his sculpted hide. “Thank you, Poppy.”
 
 
She nodded. “Why do you want to join the League, Galio?”
 
 
The pungent fruit smell wafted back into the clearing, making Galio slightly jittery. “I must fight for Demacia. It was my creator’s home.”
 
 
Poppy clasped the gargoyle’s remaining free hand. As she stood facing Galio, she looked up at him with kind, yet serious eyes. “Why do you want to join the League, Galio?”
 
 
Galio thought carefully about Poppy’s question; he knew this was not the real Poppy, but he could surmise that her image was being used for a reason. He remembered that it was the sight of the determined yordle that broke him from his exile. He knew that she herself bore a tremendous burden. It was the same sort of burden that he too struggled to cope with – the burden of failure. Galio had later learned that Poppy lost her father in an ambush also perpetrated by Noxian assassins.
 
 
They had such a horrific event in common, but they addressed it so differently. Poppy became even more resolute to complete her mission – to deliver a crown crafted by her father to a Demacian general. Galio chose... a different path. He now realized that it was his choice and his choice alone to stand vigil not over the remains of his creator, but rather over his own hubris.
 
 
He looked away from Poppy for a moment, ashamed. He now knew the answer. “I want to join because it is my choice. It is my own free will. I want to fight for my creator’s... for my home.”
 
 
“How does it feel, exposing your mind?”
 
 
The pungent odor had dissipated once more. Galio looked down upon Poppy, smiling a slightly fanged grin. “It is... familiar to me. I shared my mind with my creator. I am sharing my mind with you. I will share my mind with any summoner.”
 
 
Another flood of light washed over Galio. He stood alone in front of a new set of double doors. There was no pause this time – Galio swung the doors wide and entered the League of Legends.}}
 
 
== Development ==
 
''{{ci|Galio}} was designed by [[RJCombo]].''
 
 
<gallery type="slideshow" position="center" widths="640" crop="false" hideaddbutton="true">
 
Galio OriginalSkin old.jpg|1st Classic Galio splash art
 
Galio OriginalSkin old2.jpg|2nd Classic Galio splash art
 
Galio.jpg|Galio concept silhouette (by Riot Artist [http://www.videogamesartwork.com/artists/eduardo-gonzalez Eduardo Gonzalez])
 
Galio concept.jpg|Galio concept art 1 (by Riot Artist [http://www.videogamesartwork.com/artists/eduardo-gonzalez Eduardo Gonzalez])
 
Galio concept2.jpg|Galio concept art 2 (by Riot Artist [http://www.videogamesartwork.com/artists/eduardo-gonzalez Eduardo Gonzalez])
 
Galio Gatekeeper concept.jpg|Gatekeeper Galio concept art (by Riot Artist [http://the-bravo-ray.deviantart.com/gallery/ Larry Ray])
 
Galio Debonair concept.jpg|Debonair Galio concept art (by Riot Artist [http://the-bravo-ray.deviantart.com/gallery/ Larry Ray])
 
</gallery>
 
 
=== Champion Sneak Peek ===
 
BY '''ByronicHero''':
 
 
''With this next champion we had a couple of goals in mind. For starters, we wanted to show our continued commitment to the monster enthusiasts by bringing those monstrous champions into the lineup. On the other hand, we wanted to appeal to those sensitive types who don't identify with anything that's capable of {{ci|Kog'Maw|vomiting toxic bile}}, {{ci|Cho'Gath|devouring its victims whole}}, or {{ci|Rammus|shaking the very ground on which it treads}}. We know that it's a pretty tall order, but we're pretty sure that Galio, the Sentinel's Sorrow, should just be able to bridge that gap. If you're a fan of monsters, just imagine a swooping, deadly predator perched on the edge of a building, waiting patiently to strike. And if you're one of those artsy types who doesn't appreciate the grotesque, well then, think of him as a piece of elegant statuary.''<ref>[http://www.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?p=2255262 Champion Sneak Peak: Galio, the Sentinel's Sorrow] at [[LeagueofLegends.com]]</ref>
 
 
=== The Underworld Has a Doorman ===
 
 
BY '''NeeksNaman''':
 
 
''Summoners!''
 
 
''Sometimes your travels around the world of Valoran are going to take you on the road to some exotic locales. If you stumble upon this menacing, red version of Galio in your travels, however, the odds are good that you’ve taken a wrong turn – especially if he's perched on top of a massive, terrifying gate that’s emanating an eerie green glow. Then you might want to consult your cartographer to find out why he plotted you a course to the gates of the underworld before you set off.''
 
 
''Of course, with the Legendary Gatekeeper Galio standing watch, you might just want to be grateful you’re not trapped on the other side.<ref>[http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?p=23438255 The Underworld Has a Doorman] at [[LeagueofLegends.com]]</ref>''
 
=== Debonair Galio doesn’t always go mid lane... ===
 
BY RIOT PARADOX<ref>[http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/champions-skins/skin-release/debonair-galio-doesnt-always-go-mid-lane?ref=rss Debonair Galio Release]</ref>
 
 
''"His calculations are so precise, Vel’Koz asks him for help with geometry.
 
 
His singing in the shower is so breathtaking, it stole Sona’s voice.
 
 
He once stepped on a mushroom and Teemo exploded.
 
 
He is...
 
 
The Most Interesting Gargoyle-like Construct in the World.''
 
[[File:Galio Debonair Screenshots.jpg|thumb|center|500px]]
 
''Queue up with class as Debonair Galio, available now in the League of Legends store for 750 RP."''
 
{{ClearLeft}}
 
 
== Patch history ==
 
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'''[[V5.6]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Righteous Gust|Galio}}
 
** Cooldown changed to 1{{ap|3|12|11|10|9}} seconds from 12 seconds at all ranks.
 
 
'''[[V4.21]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Idol of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Taunt duration is no longer reduced by crowd control reduction.
 
 
'''[[V4.17]]:'''
 
* General
 
** Texture update to Classic, Commando, Enchanted, Gatekeeper, and Hextech Galio.
 
 
'''[[V4.10]]:'''
 
* General
 
** Magic resistance per level increased to 1.25 from 0.
 
 
'''[[V4.5]]:'''
 
* Stats
 
** Base armor increased to 21 from 17.
 
 
'''[[V3.11]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Idol of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Cooldown reduced to {{ap|150|135|120}} seconds from {{ap|170|150|130}}.
 
** Mana cost reduced to 100 from {{ap|100|150|200}}.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.152]]:'''
 
* Stats
 
** Base movement speed increased to 335 from 310.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.147b]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Bulwark|Galio}}
 
** Can now be cast while channeling {{ai|Idol of Durand|Galio}}.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.140b]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}}
 
** Ability power ratio reduced to {{as|(+60% AP)}} from {{as|(+70% AP)}}.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.138#Hotfixes|V1.0.0.138 April 23 Hotfix]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}} (changes reverted on April 24)
 
** <s>Damage reduced to {{ap|70|125|180|235|290}} from {{ap|80|135|190|245|300}}.</s>
 
** <s>Ability power ratio reduced to {{as|(+60% AP)}} from {{as|(+70% AP)}}.</s>
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.135]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Idol of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Damage range increased to 600 from 575.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.122]]:'''
 
* Stats
 
** Base health increased to 435 from 410.
 
** Base armor increased to 17 from 13.
 
** Armor per level reduced to 3.5 from 4.
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}}
 
** Ability power ratio reduced to {{as|(+70% AP)}} from {{as|(+80% AP)}}.
 
** Projectile speed increased to 1300 from 1200.
 
** Mana cost reduced to {{ap|60|65|70|75|80}} from {{ap|70|75|80|85|90}}.
 
* {{ai|Bulwark|Galio}}
 
** Duration increased to 4 seconds from 3.5.
 
** Heal increased to {{ap|25|40|55|70|85}} from {{ap|20|32|44|56|68}}.
 
* {{ai|Idol of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Damage reduction while channeling increased to 50% from 30%.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.120]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Idol of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Will now correctly increase its damage when the damage taken is absorbed by shields.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.118b]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Idol Of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Damage range now matches the taunt range.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.115]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}}
 
** Base damage increased to {{ap|80|135|190|245|300}} from {{ap|60|115|170|225|280}}.
 
** Ability power ratio increased to {{as|(+80% AP)}} from {{as|(+75% AP)}}.
 
** Cooldown reduced to 7 seconds from 8.
 
* {{ai|Righteous Gust|Galio}}
 
** Base damage reduced to {{ap|60|105|150|195|240}} from {{ap|65|110|155|200|245}}.
 
** Movement speed bonus increased to {{ap|20|28|36|44|52}}% from {{ap|20|25|30|35|40}}%.
 
** Now applies the movement speed buff to Galio more quickly.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.114]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Idol Of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Area of effect radius increased to 550 from 500.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.113]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Righteous Gust|Galio}}
 
** Mana cost reduced to {{ap|70|75|80|85|90}} from {{ap|80|85|90|95|100}}.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.110]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}}
 
** Area of effect size and projectile speed increased slightly.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.106]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}}
 
** Ability power ratio increased to {{as|(+75% AP)}} from {{as|(+70% AP)}}.
 
* {{ai|Righteous Gust|Galio}}
 
** Ability power ratio reduced to {{as|(+50% AP)}} from {{as|(+65% AP)}}.
 
** Movement speed bonus increased to {{ap|20|25|30|35|40}}% from {{ap|20|24|28|32|36}}%.
 
* {{ai|Idol Of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Ability power ratio reduced to {{as|(+60% AP)}} from {{as|(+80% AP)}}.
 
** Damage percent increase on hit reduced to 5% from 10%.
 
** Total damage cap reduced to 140% from 180%.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.105]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}}
 
** Ability power ratio increased to {{as|(+70% AP)}} from {{as|(+60% AP)}}.
 
* {{ai|Bulwark|Galio}}
 
** Duration reduced to 3.5 seconds from 4.
 
* {{ai|Righteous Gust|Galio}}
 
** Base damage reduced to {{ap|65|110|155|200|245}} from {{ap|70|115|160|205|250}}.
 
** Ability power ratio reduced to {{as|(+65% AP)}} from {{as|(+80% AP)}}.
 
* {{ai|Idol Of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Ability power ratio decreased to {{as|(+80% AP)}} from {{as|(+85% AP)}}.
 
** Fixed a bug where its ability power ratio was inconsistent.
 
** Fixed a bug where casting would break an enemy's spell shield and then taunt them again.
 
** Fixed a bug where the taunt particle sometimes played on targets that blocked the taunt.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.103]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}}
 
** Mana cost increased to {{ap|70|75|80|85|90}} from {{ap|60|65|70|75|80}}.
 
* {{ai|Righteous Gust|Galio}}
 
** Mana cost increased to {{ap|80|85|90|95|100}} from {{ap|70|75|80|85|90}}.
 
* {{ai|Idol Of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Mana cost increased to {{ap|100|150|200}} from {{ap|100|145|190}}.
 
** Duration reduced to 2 seconds from 2.5.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.99]]:'''
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}}
 
** Particle now more properly represents the area of effect.
 
* {{ai|Idol Of Durand|Galio}}
 
** Taunt radius reduced to 500 from 520.
 
** Damage radius increased to 520 from 500.
 
** Adjusted team colored range circle to more accurately represent taunt range.
 
 
'''[[V1.0.0.98]]:''' Added.
 
* {{ai|Runic Skin|Galio}} (Innate)
 
** Galio converts 50% of his total magic resistance into ability power.
 
* {{ai|Resolute Smite|Galio}} (Q)
 
** Galio fires a concussive blast from his eyes, slowing and dealing damage to enemies caught near the impact point.
 
* {{ai|Bulwark|Galio}} (W)
 
** Galio shields an ally champion, increasing their armor and magic Resistance, and restoring Galio's health each time that champion suffers damage.
 
* {{ai|Righteous Gust|Galio}} (E)
 
** Galio claps his wings, unleashing a gust of concussive wind that damages enemies and leaves a directional draft in its wake that increases ally movement speed.
 
* {{ai|Idol Of Durand|Galio}} (Ultimate)
 
** Galio assumes the form of a statue, taunting nearby enemies and storing concussive energy as they attack him. Galio then bursts from his statue shell, releasing the stored energy to damage surrounding foes.
 
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"Get behind me, Demacian! You may not have noticed, but I’m very large." - Galio Galio

Outside the Great City of Demacia, the stone colossus Galio keeps vigilant watch. Built as a bulwark against enemy mages, he often stands motionless for decades until the presence of powerful magic stirs him to life. Once activated, Galio makes the most of his time, savoring the thrill of a fight and the rare honor of defending his countrymen. But his triumphs are always bittersweet, for the magic he destroys is also his source of reanimation, and each victory leaves him dormant once again.

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Galio’s legend begins in the aftermath of the Rune Wars, when countless refugees fled from the destructive power of magic. In the west of Valoran, a band of these displaced people were hounded by a vicious band of dark mages—exhausted from days without rest, the refugees hid among the shadows of an ancient, petrified forest, and their pursuers suddenly found their magic to be ineffective.

It seemed the fossilized trees were a natural magic-dampener, and any sorcery used within them would simply fail. No longer helpless, the refugees turned their swords on the dark mages and drove them from the land.

Some decided that this sanctuary from magic was a gift from the gods, others saw it as a fair reward for their terrible journey, but all agreed this should be their new home.

As years passed, the settlers crafted items of protection from the enchanted wood. Eventually, they found it could be mixed with ash and lime to make petricite—a material with a powerful resistance to magic. It would be the foundation for their new civilization, forming the walls of the new kingdom of Demacia.

For years, these petricite barriers were all the Demacians needed to feel secure from the threat of magic within the borders of their homeland. In the rare event that they needed to settle a conflict abroad, their military proved fierce and formidable… but when their enemies employed sorcery, Demacia’s roaming army had little recourse. Somehow, they needed to take the security of their magic-dampening walls into battle.

The sculptor Durand was commissioned to fashion some manner of petricite shield for the military, and two years later the artist unveiled his masterpiece. While it was not what many were expecting, the winged statue Galio would become vital to the defense of the nation, and serve as a symbol of Demacia across Valoran.

Using a system of pulleys, steel sledges, and countless oxen, they would pull the great stone figure to the battlefield. Many would-be invaders simply froze at the sight of the awe-inspiring silhouette looming before them—the titan who “ate magic” inspired a kingdom, and terrified those who opposed it.

However, no one thought to consider what exposing the statue to such unpredictable energies might do…

Demacia had been mired in battle with enemy forces in the Greenfang Mountains. A skilled order of warmages, known as the Arcane Fist, bombarded the Demacians with crackling bolts of raw, mystical power for thirteen days. Those who had survived this long felt their morale dwindling, and huddled close to Galio. Just when their spirits could be brought no lower, a slow, deafening rumble shook the vale, as if two mountains were grinding against each other. As a great shadow grew above them, the Demacian soldiers steeled themselves for death.

A deep voice bellowed from above. To the Demacians’ astonishment, the sound came from the colossus at their backs—Galio was moving, and speaking, entirely on his own. Somehow, the accumulation of absorbed magic had given him life. He threw himself in front of the Demacians, shielding them from attack after attack, absorbing each fresh bolt into his massive, stone frame.

Then Galio turned, bounded up the mountainside, and crushed every last one of the Arcane Fist into the craggy soil.

The Demacians cheered. They were eager to thank the petricite sentinel that had saved them… but as quickly as he’d come to life, their fearsome protector had ceased moving, returning to his pedestal, just as before. Back in the Great City, this bizarre tale was told in hushed tones by the few who had survived the Battle of the Greenfangs, and was usually received with silent incredulity. That day passed into legend—perhaps a mere allegory of ancient days to help people through hard times.

Certainly, no one would have believed that the colossus continued to see all that transpired around him. Even while immobile, Galio retained consciousness, longing to experience the sensations of battle once again.

He watched mortals pass beneath him, paying him tribute year after year. It puzzled him to see them disappear one by one as time rolled on. Galio wondered where they went when they vanished. Perhaps they were sent away to be mended, as he often was when he returned from war?

As the years slipped by, Galio began to realize the sorrowful answer to his question—unlike himself, the people of Demacia could not be repainted, or have their damage easily repaired. Mortals were frail, ephemeral creatures, and he now understood just how badly they needed his protection. Fighting had been his passion, but the people were now his purpose.

Even so, Galio has been called to battle only a handful of times in all the centuries since. Demacia has begun to look inward, with magic becoming rarer in his world than it once was, and so the petricite colossus remains dormant, observing the world through the murk of his waking dreams. The statue’s greatest hope is to be blessed by a magic so powerful that he will never be forced to sleep again.

Only then will Galio be able to truly serve his purpose: to stand and fight as Demacia’s protector, forevermore.

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