Viego allied with several imperial dragons to the invasion of Helia, that ended up getting corrupted by the Black Mist during the Ruination.
Physiology[]
Dragons are a special group of reptiles that may reach near-giant sizes and often with great lifespan. Dragons of Runeterra have great species diversity, with over 200 types of talking dragons being present in Ionia alone according to Irelia.
The firstborn female dragons of certain dragon bloodlines have elemental rune shards within them, which gives them their elemental powers. There are numerous types of elemental dragons as there are elemental magics. In the Runeterra Prime universe the only known types of dragons are Air, Earth, Water, Fire, and Elder, with other types being mostly related to the larger Multiverse.
Curiously, the abandoned ruins scattered throughout Ixtal are home to a surprising number of dragons. These terrifying creatures have not fought alongside mortals since the last days of Shurima's war against the Void—now, for the most part, they seem content just to be left alone.
Notable Terrestrial Dragons[]
NOTE: Some dragons listed here do not fall within the main Runeterra Prime universe. Every Dragon species that has an " * " next to their name comes from an alternate universe.
Type
Description
Dragon(s)
Air Dragon
A type of dragon able to control the elemental magics of wind.
A type of dragon able to control the elemental magics of earth. Their bodies have strong rock like scales. 5Severos is considered part of this grouping. Screeching Dragon (Draco murmurationis) cry sounds like a raspy cat.
Most common type of dragon in the physical realm. Able to control the elemental magics of fire. Can spew fire blasts from its mouth and emanate fire from the surface of its body. Shyvana, Smolder, 9Kadregrin and Umbra (Teamfight Tactics Prime universe) are considered part of this grouping.
A type of dragon able to control the elemental magics of ice. Can spew ice shards from its mouth and emanate cold from the surface of its body. 8Boadir is considered part of this grouping.
A type of dragon related or strongly connected to the spirit realm or possibly nature itself. Most appear ghostly in the physical realm, while some (Immortal Journey universe) can take the form of a powerful warrior or king. 9Portia is considered part of this grouping.
A type of dragon able to control the elemental magics of electricity. Can create lightning storms and powerful electric attacks. Ao Shin (Dragonmancers universe) is considered part of this grouping.
A type of dragon able to control the elemental magics of hextech or the power of chemtech . Can spew energy beams or poison blasts from its mouth. They are possibly dragons modified by human's work.
A type of dragon able to control the elemental magics of water. Can spew water blasts from its mouth or is made of water itself. 8Sefirsa is considered part of this grouping.
Other types of dragons. Their magical type is not well showcased to determine where they fit in. Choncc (Teamfight Tactics Prime universe) is currently considered part of this grouping.
These species were only mentioned, but were never elaborated on.
Carnotaun ·
Cougar ·
Croxagor ·
Devilfish ·
Grelmorn ·
Lippertick Apple ·
Mewlark ·
Razorhide ·
Rhoksha ·
Salamander Dew ·Unnamed Species