Star Guardian is a series of parallel universe skins in League of Legends that follow the story of a group of high school students who choose to become cosmic protectors and must battle cosmic enemies threatening the universe. However, they consequently learn of the anguish and perils associated with their newfound roles as self-doubt, desperation and the daily life of a high school student.
In a vast and dark universe, young warriors are chosen by fate to protect the light of the stars. They are destined to burn bright, but collapse as furiously as they shine.
Lore[]
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In a vast and dark universe, young warriors are chosen by fate to protect the light of the stars. They are destined to burn bright, but collapse as furiously as they shine.
- Magically empowered by the First Star, high schooler Lux and her team of Star Guardians secretly protect the world from interstellar monsters. But who will protect them from the drama of Valoran City High?
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Soft-spoken and sometimes distant, Janna serves as mentor to her younger team and gently guides them towards a true understanding of their destiny. While she rarely offers information about her mysterious past, her poise and quiet strength are deeply admired by her Star Guardian teammates.
Much to the annoyance of her team, Jinx is an impulsive and sometimes cynical Star Guardian who loves a good, glittery explosion. However, when the fighting starts, Jinx will throw herself into the battle to protect others, especially her childhood friend Lux.
Though fiercely loyal, Jinx was not blessed with the gift of patience. So when it came to breaking–er, repurposing the alien space station as a makeshift spaceship, she didn’t hesitate.
“The coast is clear! All righty, you big ugly-face. Get a load of THIS!”
“GIMME SOME OF THAT GALACTIC FIRE!” - Jinx
“Hey, Kuro and Shiro! Let’s blast this baddie to the moon and back!” - Jinx ( , , )
The youngest member of Lux's team, Lulu is an odd but gifted Star Guardian. Though her unique relationship with the Starlight is sometimes puzzling, Lulu can be counted on to support her team—and let them know that the light supports them, too.
Fuzzy onesies! Paper fortune tellers! Cuddly, incoming! Lulu's so ready for this slumber party. Even Pix is excited, and getting into the spirit of things. Star Guardians are destined to protect the universe—but that doesn't mean they can't have a little fun along the way!
“Pix, if this dashboard is shooting out little sparkles, does that mean it’s broken? …You have no idea? Me neither! …Oh well, at least they’re pretty!”
“Woohoo! That’s what you get for being mean to that pretty girl, you bad monster!”
“Wow, Pix! You’re so bright, it hurts my eyes!” - Lulu ( , )
Cheerful and courageous, Lux shines the brightest among her Star Guardian team. While young and inexperienced, the pink-haired captain's optimism inspires others in their destiny to protect the universe. She truly believes that as long as they fight together, there is no darkness they can't overcome.
As captain of her Star Guardian team, Lux knows the importance of a little R&R. As host of the party, though, she's still working on the relaxation part. It's hard to cut loose—especially when a certain handsome blond Guardian keeps flashing that charming grin!—but Lux's boundless optimism still lights up any room.
Fierce and no-nonsense, Poppy is often the first Star Guardian on the battle lines, ready to put her duty before everything else. With her trusty hammer, Poppy sees the universe as black and white: you're either here to smash anything that threatens the sanctity of the cosmos, or you're getting smashed.
- Veteran Star Guardians Ahri and Miss Fortune suddenly reappear in Valoran City, having rebuilt their team after an unknown event destroyed their previous squad. Seeking to defy the destiny of every Star Guardian who takes up the oath, they join the fight alongside Lux and company as Void Beasts descend upon the city.
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Ahri is a charismatic team captain who leads her group of Star Guardians from the outer cosmos, with the authority of a queen bee and the sly cunning of a fox. She's effortlessly popular, with an irresistible charm that disarms friends and foes alike.
With a boundless curiosity about the universe, Ezreal is a born explorer, and becoming a Star Guardian only served to fuel his appetite for discovery. Though known to wander off, he always returns when most needed, especially now, as a certain pink-haired Guardian from another team has caught his attention…
The First Star has burdened Ezreal with a lot. The responsibility. The hefty weight of destiny. The sparkly outfit (he's used to it). “Attending a slumber party” was definitely not on the list of expected cosmic duties. Not that he minds, really… as long as they don't actually try to braid his hair.
Second in command to Ahri, Miss Fortune is a hot-headed Star Guardian gunslinger from the galactic rim. She is the first to charge into battle with her twin pistols, often ignoring her own safety as long as she can take down every enemy in sight.
Sarah Fortune does not usually attend slumber parties. Nor wear fluffy pajamas. Nor play Truth or Dare. But Lulu insisted, and Lux asked so nicely, so somehow Sarah found herself doing all three. At least her pajamas came with holsters—juuust in case some cosmic enemies show up. You never know. It could happen.
A gentle soul with a mysterious origin among the stars, Soraka protects her team from behind the frontlines. Despite her shy appearance, she carries immense healing power and an unprecedented command of the Starlight, more than any other Star Guardian her team has encountered.
The other girls (and Ezreal) seemed excited for the pillow fights, and staying up all night talking. Soraka was most excited for the cinnamon rolls she brought from Pantheon's Pastries. But nothing makes her happier than seeing her friends smiling and laughing.
Leaving the planet behind with Xayah and the other Star Guardians, Soraka's full powers have been unlocked by her undying love for her friends—in the hopes that one day they will find their companion lost in the final battle with the Twilight Star, and be a family once again.
“Ooh, who’s that girl with the pretty hair, Soraka?”
“I don’t know, Lulu, but she needs help. That kaijuu has her completely trapped in stasis. I wonder how long she’s been stuck here, all alone in outer space...”
“We have to save her! We’re Star Guardians, after all!”
“You won’t be imprisoned for much longer, dear one. May the hope of starlight set you free.” ( )
Feared and admired, Syndra is a formidable Star Guardian from an earlier era, whose history is cloaked in shadow. She acts as an advisor on Ahri's team, but despite her captain's trust, some members suspect there is no price that Syndra won't pay to achieve her personal ambitions.
A vision in silk and shadow, Syndra doesn't need hordes of adoring fans (though she has them) nor hundreds of eager ateliers desperate to design for her (though she has those, too), because she is always at the center of her own orbit. Her secret? Starlight never goes out of style.
- Ahri's old squad resurfaces, changed from the events that once tore them apart... and followed by a threat beyond anything the Star Guardians have ever faced. Can the group move past old grudges and save themselves from annihilation? Or will they simply be the next victims of the Twilight Star?
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Many years ago, Rakan was destroyed in the fight against Zoe, alongside his lover Xayah. The pair were then resurrected and turned against their allies -- a fact Rakan seems keenly aware of. Biding his time to strike, he has a plan to purify the darkness from Xayah's heart... though the price may be losing himself to evil forever.
Many years ago, Xayah was destroyed in the fight against Zoe, alongside her lover Rakan. The pair were then resurrected and turned against their allies -- a change Xayah seems almost happy about. Blaming the Star Guardians for abandoning her to die, she has taken a bitter, personal stand against them, even as doubts begin to creep in...
A member of the ancient, first group of Star Guardians, Zoe's heart desired not love, but chaos -- twisting her newfound power into a malignant expression of cosmic madness. After numberless eons of hunting the First Star's chosen, she has finally come to Valoran City, hoping to destroy the latest generation of Guardians as she has countless others.
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A member of Ahri's original team of Star Guardians, Neeko watched her teammates fall against Zoe's dark powers, going into hiding when she, too, was thought dead. Revealing herself to the newly assembled Star Guardians at the eve of their greatest battle, the wide-eyed adventurer has vowed that this time, she won't run.
Neeko and the Star Guardians emerge from their battle forever changed, friendships reforged in the face of stunning victory and brutal loss. They will save their lost companion—perhaps not now, but one day—and they will do it together.
- Ancient enemies appear in a Valoran City scarred by Zoe's invasion, now defended by a new generation of Star Guardians. As darkness gathers in the skies above, Kai'Sa and Akali prepare their untested squad for a fight with forces beyond their comprehension... and the true threat that awaits beyond.
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On-again off-again co-captain of a new generation of Star Guardians, Akali's skill in battle is shadowed by her growing realization that the Oath she swore has condemned her to die. Though she fights for the light with all her heart, she finds that darkness is just as powerful... perhaps, even more so...
Given time-shifting powers by the First Star, Ekko approaches life with a relaxed and casual demeanor. Why care if you get infinite do-overs? But when it comes to facing monsters alongside the Star Guardians, he's deadly serious, using his command over time and space to keep Valoran City safe from the darkness.
Ekko doesn't need magical powers to look like a star. He rocks an effortless streetwear style wherever he goes, turning heads and paparazzi lenses alike. Appreciating the look? Take it all in. He's got time.
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“This isn’t just a beautiful dream? I’m really free? Oh, whoever you are, I can’t thank you enough!”
It was so much to take in, all at once. Who were these bright-eyed newcomers? What of Zoe, and the rest of her old teammates? But all that could wait. Now that she was finally free, Gwen was determined to show this kaijuu what Star Guardians were truly capable of.
“A single thread of hope makes the world brighter!” - Gwen
"Cut through the despair!” - Gwen
"Cut through the despair!” - Gwen ( , , , )
A born leader with a head for tactics, Kai'Sa takes her job as captain extremely seriously... perhaps too much for her own good. Still, her squad respects her command and will follow her into even the most dangerous missions, where she'll snipe priority targets and spray the rest with payloads of starlight-powered missiles.
“Yes, I see it too, Ina. Looks like the monster’s headed towards the city center. Good thing I know just the Star Guardians to call...”
“We can do this, everyone! Remember, it is our duty to keep Valoran City safe, no matter the cost.”
“Onward, Star Guardians!” - Kai’Sa
“I will become their guiding light.” - Kai’Sa
“Withstand the darkness!” - Kai’Sa ( , , , )
A powerful Outer Guardian who patrols the wider universe, Nilah has faced multiple reality-ending threats and returned alive... making her a living legend among her peers. Asked to act as teacher to the new generation, she has reluctantly accepted her new responsibilities... though if a particularly big monster appears in VC, she always calls dibs.
When this robot girl wished upon the First Star, it granted her deepest desire: to become human. With that gift came all the responsibilities of a Star Guardian. Orianna analyzed the risks. Her chances of falling are… 1.3%. Of successfully blending in with high schoolers? The odds aren't looking great.
Hailing from a sister city along with Rell, Quinn and her familiar Valor are known back home as a dynamic monster-fighting duo... mask and all. Valoran City represents a big step up from what they're used to, but the two are ready to fight the darkness as only they know how.
Valor may be a magical Star Guardian familiar, but to Quinn’s dismay, he isn't above fighting the park pigeons for a few extra crumbs.
“This monster may be big, Valor, but that can’t stop us! Let’s blind it with the brilliance of starlight!”
“Show them how we shine, Valor!” - Quinn ( , )
The darkness never suited Rakan—the First Star's light complements the glossy shine of his hair more than any chaos magic could. Plus, making evil plans is not really his style. A guardian once more, Rakan can now enjoy a welcome respite and perhaps a dance or two with Xayah.
Hailing from a sister city along with Quinn, Rell is a delinquent loner who does what she wants, when she wants, and avoids making friends by pushing everyone away. In battle she rides atop her mighty steed Sebastien, her simmering rage transforming her into a starlit knight who defends the meek from harm.
Years spent battling the darkness alone has strengthened Senna's resolve, but it also hardened her heart. After all, when you're a Star Guardian, you know losing loved ones is inevitable. Still, she'll keep fighting now, harder than ever. Reuniting her new friend Xayah with her evil ex-boyfriend is a powerful motivator.
Whether she's out battling monsters or beating her old high score at the arcade, Senna aims to win.
“Sure you want to stand that close, monster? I’ll have you know… I’m a pretty good shot.” ( )
Seraphine has toured the entire galaxy as a solo act, but now it's time for a Star Guardian collab. She's ecstatic to team up with a new group of heroes, and she isn't afraid to share that enthusiasm. They're fighting for true love… what could be more romantic than that?!
Quiet and reflective, Sona spends her time away from the Guardians as a composer of music... and her time with them as a fighter of incredible power, blasting enemies away with sonically charged starlight. Though she cannot speak, she always makes her voice heard through deeds... or her chatterbox familiar-slash-interpreter, Chiizu.
A rowdy, boisterous fighter by night and a somewhat reserved first year student by day, Taliyah's missions with the Star Guardians are a chance for her to discover the kind of person she wants to become. Surfing across the city on a giant wave of starlight, she's okay with taking her time.
“Ah, Taliyah! Another soup refill for you, then?”
“Mmhmm! Thanks, Noodle Bill. Your ramen’s the best in Valoran City!”
“Hey, monster! I’ve got a bowl of ramen waiting for me, so let’s make this quick!”
“Soar with the stars!” - Taliyah ( , )
Being bad was fun while it lasted. But all things must end. Through the power of devotion—and the First Star—Rakan sacrificed himself to save Xayah. Now a guardian once more, Xayah searches the night skies for her love, hoping to return the favor without falling into chaos herself.
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The creature known as Fiddlesticks has fed on Star Guardians across every era, hunting those on the verge of falling before finally consuming their light. Its connection to the Guardians, and the reason it is drawn to them, is not well understood... but the familiar seemingly trapped within it suggests a truly disturbing origin.
A villainess of mysterious origins, Morgana believes that concepts like justice and order are holding the universe back... and she's willing to do anything to return it to a state of entropy. Targeting the Star Guardians for destruction, she torments them relentlessly before dealing the final, crushing blow.
A natural born leader and defender of the weak, Kai’Sa idolizes the Star Guardians as well as all that they stand for. Though she might be trying a bit too hard (perhaps to the point of ignoring some of her friendships), her heart burns with the desire to help others, and she'd do anything protect the world from darkness.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Ina
A street-smart, gregarious city girl with an upbeat attitude, Akali's life is turned upside-down by the appearance of the Star Guardians... and the destruction that follows them. Taking the oath alongside her best friend Kai'Sa, she stands against the enemies of the First Star with finely honed reflexes and an array of powerful Guardian weapons. Can friendship drown out the doubt in her heart, or will Akali be the first of the new generation to fall?
- Meet her Magical Medium - Umi
A gearhead with a knack for complex engineering, Ekko has gained the power to turn back time... though not quite enough for his liking. Headstrong, loyal, and confident in his power, testing his temporal abilities on the enemies of the First Star is just one step towards building the perfect time machine, one that can send Ekko far enough in the past to save something dear to his heart.
- Meet his Magical Medium - Waku
Born mute, Sona is a kind, reflective soul who prefers to spend her time in quiet solitude. While she has trouble dealing with crowds and dislikes being out in public when not in her Guardian uniform, she is learning to find her own song in a sea of voices. With her supremely powerful music at her disposal, each self-discovery an operatic movement that will drown out the dark.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Chiizu
Unsure of who she is or who she wants to be, Taliyah was at a crossroads long before she took the Star Guardian oath... and now must balance her personal journey with fighting city-destroying monsters. Mousy at school, but brazen and loud in her Guardian uniform, she's learning a lot about herself... and how not to wipe out when surfing across the skyline on a giant wave of starlight.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Aru
A Star Guardian duo from another city, Quinn and her familiar Valor are inseparable companions. And a good thing, too, since they carry the hopes and dreams of their hometown along with them. A calculating recon specialist with a knack for guerilla strikes, she brings a new breed of tactics to the fight to save the city... though she might need some time to warm up to all her new, highly enthusiastic squadmates.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Valor
The scion of a well-connected political family, every aspect of Rell’s life was ruthlessly picked apart by her parents – leaving her alienated and unable to make friends. Her chaotic rebellion against them, and the school they oversaw, succeeded in winning her independence… along with an unjust reputation as a troublemaker, and a one way ticket to VC High. To protect her lonely heart, she’s learned to push everyone away… yet beneath her unbreakable shell dwells a brilliant, loyal Star Guardian whose only wish is to turn back the dark.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Sebastien
As wild as the girl that tamed him, Sebastien rides into the fray at Rell’s side, a fun-size representation of her rule-breaking attitude. If the fight calls for it, Sebastien transforms into a steed capable of carrying Rell on its back. Sometimes, Rell catches it trying to fit in spaces much too small for its battle-form—it will always be a miniature horse at heart.
Hailing from a sister city along with Quinn, Rell is thriving in the big VC... much to the chagrin of her homeroom instructors. Known for vandalizing school property and beating bullies to a pulp in the halls, she's not easy to get along with and prefers to work alone, especially when riding her mighty steed Sebastien. Yet rumors swirl of a unapologetic manga fan with distinctive hair and a violent temper... though nobody's brave enough to ask about a possible connection.
A ceaselessly joyful Star Guardian famed throughout the cosmos for destroying planet-sized foes, Nilah has given up her jurisdiction over the great expanse of the universe to help out in the fight against Morgana. Bound by her promise to Lux to train and oversee these new, fresh-faced heroes, she relays tales of great victories and legendary opponents to the bright-eyed forces of good... as well as the truth of their oaths, and how to thrive when faced against impossible odds.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Dahlia
Abandoned by her captain and teammates, Xayah spent years in darkness. She sought revenge—yet deep down, she only wanted an explanation, an answer as to why Ahri left Rakan and her to die. Xayah pursued her former friends across the galaxy until, during the Battle of the Twilight Star, Rakan sacrificed his own light to purge the darkness in Xayah's soul. Now a Star Guardian once more, Xayah searches the night skies for her love. She hopes to return the favor and bring him back to the light, but to do so, she must battle the darkness that still rages inside. Xayah's love is her guiding force—though she'd never admit to something so horribly sentimental.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Saki
Even after falling and becoming host to Zoe's corruption, Rakan's love for Xayah persisted. Across the universe, he joined her in her quest for vengeance, all the while formulating a plan to purify her heart. Doing so cost him his own sanity, and he fell deeper into a swirling dimension of chaos and destruction. Desperate and heart-broken, Xayah longs to bring Rakan back to the light. Rakan has other plans. Namely: finding a good hair-stylist and practicing his evil villain monologues. Burns this good can't be improvised.
- Meet his Magical Medium - Riku
Years spent battling the darkness alone has emboldened Senna’s resolve, but it also hardened her emotions. After all, when you’re a Star Guardian, you know losing loved ones is inevitable. Senna's resilient demeanor hides a more sensitive side: she enjoys a good romantic manga as much as fighting any old interdimensional threat. She alone has the strength to carry a massive gun—and provide much-needed tough love if the situation calls for it. Just don't expect a heart-to-heart.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Giru
When this robot girl wished upon the First Star, it granted her deepest desire: to become human. With that gift came all the responsibilities of a Star Guardian, responsibilities that Orianna took eagerly. Orianna excitedly absorbs any new bit of information she finds, from the whole of history to the taste of every sugary candy. Her favorite discovery: dance. Her attempts to emulate the hypnotic ways in which the body follows the beat of a song improve each day.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Tocker
A pop sensation across the galaxy, Seraphine can't wait to team up with the Star Guardians for a brand new collab. Her glittering personality may occasionally get on the nerves of the group's more... jaded members, but for the most part, even they can't resist the harmonies that Seraphine sings. When she's not defending the universe, she's likely dragging her friends to a weeknight karaoke, hoping that the selection of songs includes her own.
- Meet her Magical Mediums - Treble & Bass
Thousands of years ago, Gwen was one of the first Star Guardians to exist… until her teammate Harp turned into a monster, and Zoe went violently insane from grief and rage. Destroyed and transformed into an unliving doll, Gwen has missed out on multiple millenia's worth of experiences and has no idea what has become of the Guardians.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Tai
A terrifying, violent monster that appears with Morgana seemingly from nowhere. Despite the apparently villainous team-up, Fiddlesticks acts of its own accord, largely ignoring Morgana as it sows chaos and destruction wherever it goes—though it takes a peculiar, almost obsessive interest in the Star Guardians, particularly Akali. Fiddlestick’s power is so great that the area directly around it turns macabre and chessboard-like, as though the world is shifting to match it. And every day, the creature grows stronger.
- Meet its Magical Medium - Geist
A mysterious villainess who claims to be an envoy from dark space, Morgana sends monsters rampaging through Valoran City in an attempt to force Akali to fall, fragmenting the Star Guardians and allowing her to destroy them one by one. Convinced that justice and goodness are immutable, single-minded ideas that don’t properly respect the darkness of the universe, she seeks to snuff them out entirely... along with anyone who gets in her way.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Rigel
A member of the ancient, first group of Star Guardians, Zoe’s heart desired not love, but chaos - twisting her newfound power into a malignant expression of cosmic madness. After numberless eons of hunting the First Star’s chosen, she has finally come to Valoran City, hoping to destroy the latest generation of Guardians as she has countless others.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Ran
A member of Ahri’s original team of Star Guardians, Neeko watched her teammates fall against Zoe’s dark powers, going into hiding when she, too, was thought dead. Revealing herself to the newly assembled Star Guardians at the eve of their greatest battle, the wide-eyed adventurer has vowed that this time, she won’t run.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Towa
A member of the very first group of Star Guardians, alongside Gwen, Syndra, and Harp's best friend Zoe. A brilliant battlefield tactician who was fascinated by logic puzzles, she helped the Guardians win out over darkness again and again... but the cost was great, as the atrocities Harp witnessed over the decades eroded her light, causing her eventual fall. Almost nothing of her original self remained, only raw negative emotion in the form of Fiddlesticks.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Geist
Ahri is a charismatic captain who leads a team of both new and veteran Star Guardians, from the outer edges of the cosmos. Having experienced the pain of losing teammates in the line of duty, she is viciously protective of her “family,” and a strong desire burns within her to ensure no one she cares for ever fades away again. These events have also shaped how she approaches other teams and their captains, especially the less experienced ones like Lux. There's no more room for patience and understanding in her universe—tough love is all that's left. Though that be the case, none are immune to Ahri's own unique charms.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Kiko
A member of Ahri's original team, Miss Fortune is a hot-headed gunslinger, renowned across the galaxy as a monster slayer. Angry at losing comrades, the second-in-command now fights in their memory—not out of a sense of duty, but for vengeance. Even with new members joining the team, she can't forget her past. She is always the first to charge into battle, often ignoring her own safety as long as she can take down every beast in sight. Her short temper often leads to butting heads with teammates who she sees as wasting time when they could be laying waste to the enemy. Despite being scornful of others, the only member of the team Miss Fortune truly holds at a distance is Syndra, who she suspects has less noble reasons for her return.
- Meet her Magical Mediums - Boki & Baki
A gentle soul with a mysterious origin among the stars, Soraka protects the team on their perilous missions from behind the frontlines. Despite her fragile appearance, the second-year carries immense healing power, unparalleled by any other Guardian the team has encountered. Her unprecedented command of the Starlight and willingness to put everyone else's needs ahead of hers has earned the team's trust and respect—the ever-humble warrior, Soraka only shyly accepts her responsibility. Like Lulu, she has a special connection to the stars, though she and her team do not fully understand it yet.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Shisa
Feared and admired, Syndra is a formidable Star Guardian from an earlier era. Like Janna, her history is cloaked in shadow, but it's clear as day that she is an ambitious warrior who is quick to dismiss those she deems unworthy of her time. Currently, she acts as an advisor on Ahri's team, guiding them away from unforeseen dangers and toward a promising future. Despite Ahri's trust in her, some members have questioned the veteran's true motives and suspect there is no price that Syndra won't pay to achieve her personal goals.
- Meet her Magical Mediums - Multi
Before he was awakened by the First Star, Ezreal was a born explorer with boundless curiosity for the world around him, and becoming a Star Guardian only served to further fuel his appetite for discovery. Now, the universe is his uncharted map, the stars his destinations. As a newcomer to the team, his energy can be both refreshing and annoying to his teammates. The burdens of being a Star Guardian are lost on him—he'd rather focus his energy on solving the exciting mysteries of the galaxy. During the team's travels, he has been known to wander off without notice, but always returning when he is most needed. For the time being, though, a certain pink-haired Guardian from another team has caught his attention...
- Meet his Magical Medium - Yuuto
Cheerful, courageous, and just a bit clumsy, Lux shines the brightest among her Star Guardian team as its captain. While young and inexperienced compared to teammates like Janna, the pink-haired teen's optimism inspires others in the face of an unkind—but in her eyes, noble—destiny. Protecting the universe is a responsibility that Lux is committed to, even if she doesn't fully realize the gravity of it just yet. There are many challenges ahead on her journey to becoming a strong leader worthy of the First Star's call. For now, Lux truly believes that as long as they fight together, there is no darkness they can't overcome.
- Meet her magical Medium - Radiant Staff
While some Guardians' unique power manifests in a magical creature, others hone their innate powers into weapons. Lux's selfless nature and purity of purpose are channeled into an ever-glowing staff blessed by the Starlight. With enough coaxing from Lux, it can also draw out a sweet, long-eared companion named Mimi.
There are Star Guardians who solemnly and respectfully hold to their duty to defend the cosmos... and then there is Jinx. When the First Star imbued her with the power of Starlight, the cynical teen rebelled, refusing to treat her powers as anything more than a plaything to serve her own interests. Even now, this selfishness causes her to repeatedly clash with her teammates, who can't understand why such an explosive soul was chosen to serve the order. While Jinx scoffs at protecting a world she doesn't trust, she does believe in her childhood friend Lux—and if someone could see into the depths of Jinx's heart, they'd see a furious, burning need to keep those she holds dear out of harm's way, at any cost.
- Meet her Magical Mediums - Kuro & Shiro
Creatures known to transform into physical weapons, Kuro and Shiro are Jinx's willing tools of mayhem. Kuro is ferocious and adores all things colorful, explosive, and glittery. Shiro's blank expression masks a truly disturbed soul; Jinx recalls only ever seeing Shiro's strange grin in the aftermath of one particularly savage fight.
A veteran Star Guardian, Janna now mentors the young and impressionable Lux. This seasoned Guardian rarely offers information about her mysterious past, and often seems preoccupied with memories of another place and time in her life. While distant and soft-spoken, Janna is the wisest of her team, holding a wealth of knowledge about their greater purpose and gently guiding them towards true understanding. Her poise and quiet strength are deeply admired by her teammates, and even Jinx can't ignore the respect that her presence commands.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Zephyr
Of those who know Janna, Zephyr is her oldest friend and confidant. It often glides around her, emanating a soothing glow that calms allies in the midst of even the most chaotic battle. While other magical companions on its team exude energy and whimsy, Zephyr's quiet and unassuming nature serves as a counterbalance to keep the group in harmony.
No one takes their Star Guardian responsibilities more seriously than Poppy. A fierce warrior with an even fiercer personality, Poppy wields her hammer judiciously and frowns heavily upon any Star Guardian who is doubtful (or in Jinx's case, flippant) about the call of the First Star. While she doesn't see herself as a hero, she is often the first Guardian on the battle lines, ready to put her duty before everything else. Her no-nonsense attitude carries her team along, especially at times of indecision. To Poppy, the universe is black and white: you're either here to smash anything that threatens the sanctity of the cosmos, or you're getting smashed.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Light's Hammer
Poppy found a loyal companion in the form of a trusty weapon, and her bravery and intense desire to do good are now bound in the weight of her winged hammer. Only Poppy can wield it; if the Hammer of Light had feet, it would stubbornly dig its heels into the ground, rejecting anyone else who dared try to carry it.
The youngest member of Lux's team, Lulu is an odd but gifted second-year at Valoran High School. Her unique relationship with the Starlight, the source of every Star Guardian's power, lets her communicate with it like a close companion. To Lulu, this inner world is the most wondrous place, and anything outside of it is not as interesting. Because of her fascination with the Starlight, outwardly she may appear unconcerned with the gravity of her responsibilities. This whimsical behavior is puzzling to some teammates, but they accept her and all her eccentricities. At the end of the day, Lulu can be counted on to support her team—and let them know that the light supports them, too.
- Meet her Magical Medium - Pix
Pix has been with Lulu since long before the whimsical youth joined the Star Guardians... or so she claims. A golden ball keeps the bubbly creature afloat, though Pix can also fly by flapping its long ears. It loves food that tastes green.
History[]
New Stars[]
A New Horizon[]
Starfall[]
The Slumber Party Summoning[]
Light and Shadow[]
The Twilight Star[]
Twin Stars[]
Everything Goes On[]
New Dreams[]
Star-Crossed[]
Shadow of a Doubt[]
Another Sky[]
Events[]
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bundle for epic skins and a bundle for legendary skins.
Star Guardian loading screen borders and summoner icons could be earned for 250 event tokens or purchased through a
bundle for epic skins and a bundle for legendary skins.Prestige Star Guardian Ekko and Syndra's loading screen border and summoner icon could be earned for 2000 event tokens during the 2023 Star Guardian event.
The prestige (2022) loading screen was given to players who owned the original skin prior to 12.5.
Star Guardian Soraka's loading screen border and summoner icon could be earned for 100 prestige points.
Star Guardian loading screen borders and summoner icons could be earned for purchased through a
bundle for epic skins and a bundle for legendary skins.Star Guardian Neeko's loading screen border and summoner icon could be earned for 100 prestige points. This loading screen border is still obtainable.
Star Guardian loading screen borders and summoner icons could be earned for purchased through a
bundle for epic skins and a bundle for legendary skins.
Star Guardian loading screen borders could be purchased through
, a bundle for the epic skin and bundle for the legendary skin.Prestige Star Guardian Syndra's loading screen borders could be purchased through 125 in the exchange store.
Star Guardian loading screen borders could be purchased through
, a bundle for the epic skin and bundle for the legendary skin.Star Guardian Ahri Mythic Chroma loading screen borders could be purchased through 125 in the exchange store.
Pajama Guardian loading screen borders could be purchased through
or bundle for the epic skin.Star Guardian loading screen borders could be purchased through
, a bundle for the epic skin and bundle for the legendary skin.Redeemed Star Guardian loading screen borders could be earned for 150 Redeemed Star Guardian Tokens in the Redeemed Star Guardian Store 2022.
Trivia[]
- Star Guardian and Immortal Journey are the only skin lines where all non-legendary skins get new homeguard animations.
- The Star Guardians possess some theme songs:
- 'Burning Bright' composed by Edouard 'Ed the Conqueror' Brenneisen, vocals performed by Allie Crystal. (Season 1)
- 'Endless Starlight ~Shine of Life~' (命のキラメキ; inochi o kirameki) performed by Kanae Asaba (浅場佳苗; Asaba Kanae) for the Japanese server. (Season 1)
- 'A New Horizon'. (Season 2)
- 'Fates Fall ~Winds of Hope~' (希望の陰; kibou no kage) performed by Kanako Ito (いとうかなこ; Ito Kanako) for the Japanese server. (Season 2)
- 'Light and Shadow' composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, performed by Gemie. (Season 3)
- 'Scattered Stars' composed by Edouard Brenneisen, performed by Julie Elven. (Season 3)
- 'Star Guardian 2022 Official Orchestral Theme' composed by Brendon Williams (Riot Games) and Porter Robinson, performed by Suzanne Waters. (Season 4)
- 'Everything Goes On' performed by Porter Robinson. (Season 4)
- If the player uses the following Star Guardian skins on the ally team, a stripped-down version of "Burning Bright" will play as the game starts:
- If the player uses the following Star Guardian skins on the ally team, a stripped-down version of the "A New Horizon" will play (it will then transition into "Burning Bright") as the game starts:
- If the player uses the following Star Guardian skins on the ally team, the full version of "Scattered Stars" will play as the game starts:
- If the player uses the following Star Guardian skins on the ally team, the full version of "Star Guardian 2022 Official Orchestral Theme" will play as the game starts:
- The Star Guardians reference the magical girl genre of anime (e.g. Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
- dance references DokiDoki! PreCure while her recall animation references the aforementioned Sailor Moon series (side-by-side comparisons can be seen here and here respectively).
- If a player earned Mastery Level 5, Level 6, or Level 7 during the 2017 Star Guardian event and equip either of the icons earned from the Invasion game mode, a player would receive a temporary Star Guardian-skinned Mastery badge emote for that tier that a play could flash across games until September 26, 2017.
- Earning the Mark of the Star Guardian required doing the Star Guardian Quiz before 20-Oct-2016.
- , , & first debuted in Wild Rift in 2022 before being ported to League of Legends in 2023.
- was the first skin to be debuted both in Legends of Runeterra & Wild Rift in 2022 before being ported to League of Legends in 2023.
- 's skin preview in Wild Rift shows a love letter from . The image on the envelope resembles his guns.
- Legends of Runeterra. has a Star Guardian skin unique to
- Star Guardians stop aging after taking the oath to serve the First Star. Every Star Guardian must sign a binding contract to serve the First Star before formally becoming one in exchange for a certain wish. ( never read hers because 'TLDR')
- Most Star Guardians are said to secretly disguise themselves as high school students.
- Syndra is mentioned to be enrolled in university, taking astronomy classes.
- believes that taking the First Star's oath is a mistake because the destiny of a Guardian who has fulfilled their duty is to burn out.
- Rakan's original, non-corrupted form can briefly be seen when using .
- His fully corrupted form can briefly be seen when using or when recalling.
, , or when recalling without - Xayah's original, non-corrupted form can briefly be seen when using
- Her fully corrupted form can briefly be seen when using . or when recalling without
or when recalling.
- Zoe's fully corrupted form can be seen when she is in , or when recalling.
- After the battle, decides to scour the universe in search of . She gathers a new team of Star Guardians, consisting of , , , to accompany her in her quest.
- and watch her from afar to protect her.
- asked , an Outer Guardian, to mentor the team, as she and some of the other Star Guardians were away elsewhere.
- , whose current whereabouts are unknown.
- , , and . , who was transformed into an unliving doll. A millennia later, however, Gwen would be rescued by
- Harp, the first Star Guardian to fall. She was transformed into , a monster that preys on Star Guardians.
- Fiddlesticks was eventually defeated with the combined forces of Syndra, Zoe, and Kai'Sa's team, allowing Harp to peacefully pass.
- , who became corrupted by the Dark Star and temporarily joined Ahri's team.
- , who was struck with grief after losing her best friend, Harp, and later became the Twilight Star.
- has managed to cleanse of his corruption.
- declares that her time as a hero is over and leaves Earth. She plans to return one day, as an enemy.
- In the epilogue of Another Sky, it is revealed that she is an agent of the Dark Star and hides its power behind her eyepatch.
- The more familiars a guardian has, the messier and more inclined they are to step out of line.
- "Chaotic" Guardians frequently have their familiar spirits present in their animal forms:
- Kiko ()
- Umi ()
- Wakku ()
- Yuuto ()
- Geist (Harp/)
- Geist is seemingly imprisoned by .
- Tai ( )
- Zephyr ().
- Its name is a reference to her ability.
- Shiro and Kuro ()
- They are the embodiment of Jinx's ferocious and troubled dual personality.
- In Japanese, Shiro (白, シロ) means 'white' and Kuro (黒, クロ) means 'black'.
- These names are a reference to the two young protagonists of the same name from the animated movie Tekkonkinkreet.
- Both are known as "the cats," as both Shiro and Kuro have feline features.
- They fuse together into her , their faces appearing when it hits a champion.
- Ina ()
- Pix ().
- Boki and Baki ().
- They are the embodiment of her desire for revenge covered by a playful facade.
- They assist her while homeguarding, recalling and ulting.
- Rigel ()
- Towa ().
- It acts as her and .
- Dahlia ()
- Tocker ().
- Tocker was first introduced as a Little Legend in Teamfight Tactics before becoming a Star Guardian familiar.
- Valor ()
- Riku ().
- It acts as his and .
- Sebastien ()
- Giru ().
- Treble & Bass ().
- Chiizu ()
- Chiizu is the only familiar spirit who can speak like a person, since Sona is mute, and always ends up misinterpreting what she is trying to say through her gestures.
- Shisa ().
- Shisa means "lion", from Middle Chinese 獅子 *ʂji-t͡sɨX < Late Han *si-t͡siəʔ[2] < Central Asian substrate noun *singʰa-.
- Although never seen alongside Soraka in-game, Shisa appears during her homeguard and recall animations.
- It is grumpy and overprotective of Soraka, as it will protect her from any threats, including her own naiveté.
- Multi ().
- They are the embodiment of her unlimited power.
- They resemble Deviling from Ragnarok Online.
- Aru ().
- Saki ().
- It acts as her and .
- Ran ().
- It acts as her and her second cast of . Ran also acts as Zoe's yo-yo in one of her walking animations.
- Ran is inspired by Tokyo Mew Mew's infusers, jellyfish-like aliens that turn living creatures into monsters. Ran serves a similar purpose, acting as Zoe's corrupting bubble.
- Orderly Guardians have their familiar spirits frequently present in their weapon forms:
- Radiant Staff or Mimi (),
- If Lux coaxes her staff, it will draw out Mimi.
- Mimi means 耳 "ears", plural reduplication of Old Japanese *mʲi-.
- Although not seen beside Lux, Mimi makes her own appearance as a Ward skin.
- Light's Hammer or Fuwa ()
- Fuwa was first introduced as a Little Legend in Teamfight Tactics before becoming a Star Guardian familiar.
- Radiant Staff or Mimi (),
- Familiar spirits from unknown Guardians or those without one:
- Season 1 and team have a five-pointed star gem.
- Despite having the five-pointed star gem like the rest of her teammates, originates from an older Star Guardian team.
- She knows about past but keeps it secret from everyone else.
- Despite having the five-pointed star gem like the rest of her teammates, originates from an older Star Guardian team.
- Season 2 and team have a four-pointed star gem.
- original team consisted of , , , and . Zoe has corrupted Rakan and Xayah, but Neeko escaped corruption, biding her time and waiting for a chance to free them from Zoe.[3]
- In A New Horizon, is seen keeping three star gemstones belonging to fallen Guardians; yellow, mint and blue. They all share the four-pointed star symbol of her team. In 2019, it was revealed that these were the gems of , and .
- cloned her gem to fake her death and hide from .[4]
- During development, used to have a five-pointed star symbol because of his backstory. It was revised and went back to the four-pointed star design.
- has an eight-pointed star symbol. This could imply she may came from another team. This is later explored in The Slumber Party Summoning story. She is the only one who can "remember a time when the First Light was whole" while others cannot.
- star gem curves inward, while her team symbol curves outward. This might be an indication of her darker past. As referenced by Xayah and later confirmed, she has a history with Zoe, who possesses a similarly shaped star gem. Syndra also covers one of her eyes, possibly because it shows a sign of corruption, akin to the corrupted Star Guardians. During her transformation sequence, she also hides inside Multi, likely for the same reason.
- At the end of Another Sky, Syndra reveals that she has been hiding the power of the Dark Star beneath her eye patch.
- Season 3 and the corrupted guardians have a four-pointed star gem with corrupted colors.
- and have the same type of star gem as and due to being corrupted guardians after their resurrection by .
- When or die, their familiar picks up their gem. They are also seen to be revived from the gem. It is unknown if any other Star Guardian can be revived this way.
- Season 4's Guardians feature a greater diversity of gems.
- Some of Kai'Sa's team members have non-star-shaped gems.
- Xayah's new team have more traditional a star-shaped gems.
- , , , and all have unique quotes towards telling him that he is not Star Guardian material.
- has unique quotes towards criticizing his cosplay.
- In the Star Guardian universe, Cafe Cuties is a cafe chain.
- Multiple Star Guardian pictures can be seen in in the Riot Records universe.
- A karaoke version of "Burning Bright" featuring Lux is displayed on the karaoke screen in Welcome Aboard in the Odyssey universe.
- It is implied by that the Star Guardians exist as a comic book series in the God Weapon universe.
- is not a fan of the series, stating there was ▶️ "Too much hugging, not enough fighting."
- Season 1 - Burning Bright (2016)
- Lux's Team
- (Leader)
- Season 2 - A New Horizon (2017)
- Ahri's Original Team
- (Leader)
- Ahri's Former Team
- (Leader)
- Ahri's Current Team
- (Leader)
- Season 3 - Light and Shadow (2019)
- Corrupted Guardians
- Season 4 - Everything Goes On (2022)
- Kai'Sa's Team
- (Co-Leader)
- (Co-Leader)
- Additional Members to Kai'Sa's Team / Transfer Students
- Xayah's Team
- (Leader)
- Outer Guardians
- Star Nemeses
- Historical Star Guardian Teams
- Ancient / First Group of Star Guardians
- (fallen)
- unliving doll) (transformed into an
- Star Guardian Harp (turned into a monster )
- (corrupted by the Dark Star and temporarily joined Ahri's team)
- (corrupted by grief after losing Harp and became the Twilight Star)
- Seventh Group of Star Guardians
- (became an Outer Guardian)
- Unnamed Male Monster Slayer (became an Outer Guardian)
- Unknown Member (corrupted and claimed by Zoe)
- Unknown Member (lost in a legendary battle for the fate of the universe)
- Unknown Member (lost in a legendary battle for the fate of the universe)
- Janna's Old Team
- (became the mentor to Lux after joining her team)
- Four Unknown Members
- Enemies
Media[]
- Related Music
Star Guardian 'Burning Bright' Spawn Music |
File:StarGuardian2016.SpawnMusic.ogg |
Star Guardian 'New Horizon' Spawn Music |
File:StarGuardian 2017 SpawnMusic.ogg |
Star Guardian 'Scattered Stars' Spawn Music |
File:StarGuardian2019.SpawnMusic.ogg |
Star Guardian Spawn Music (2022) |
File:Star Guardian Spawn Music (2022).ogg |
Burning Bright
We were born from light before there even was a dawn,
so pure, so bright.
Caught in destiny we shine for we are meant to be
the Star Guardians
Gone in a flash before our time,
up in the skies together.
The vow we have made has kept us strong.
Don't fade away, it's time to shine.
Burning bright,
as we reach out for the same horizon.
Burning brighter,
runnin' outta time, we're chasing the light.
Gone in a flash before our time,
up in the skies together.
The vow we have made has kept us strong.
Don't fade away, it's time to shine.
Burning bright,
as we reach out for the same horizon.
Burning brighter,
piercing through the dawn, we burn on and on (and on)