So. Skarner isn't from Shurima anymore. Neat! Unfortunately, while we are interested in some of what they've decided to do with Skarner, he's mostly just sitting around and waiting. And that's where a lot of champions end up sometimes. Give us our depressed scorpion monster trying to go out and explore the world, Riot! It's what we all can relate to right now. ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Skarner, the Primordial SovereignArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

We already knew quite a bit about The Monkey King since we've read Master Yi, but it was still fun to revisit good ol' Wukong. And who would have guessed that his most interesting lore would come from his Judgement. Yes, you did read that correctly. Now, let it sink in real good. ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Warwick was cool even before his ties to Arcane, but now? MORE PLEEEEEASE! The Uncaged Wrath of Zaun has  a great story and is featured in the greatest piece of entertainment Riot has created to date. And he'll be in season 2!  Also Singed is great. ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Warwick, the Uncaged Wrath of ZaunArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

We've gone over a lot of Volibear's stories already, but we seriously don't mind because this thunder bear is cool as heck. Ok so his motives are a little strange—Rebecca feels a little bad for making fun of him so much—but they're clear. He wants murder and really hates carrots! ----------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Volibear, the Relentless StormArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Vlad had way more lore than we were expecting, and some of it might actually be canon still! He's a champion with some connections but mostly wants to be on his own, in a way that actually works for us. What doesn't work? Why is he Viego's nephew? We're very confused by this. -------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Yet another champ that has basically no canon lore on the universe page since Arcane became canon. Riot bounced a lot of ideas around with this guy. Misunderstood madman? A complete and total villain? Jayce's boyfriend? All of the above?! ---------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Although Riot promised there would be other forms of lore for new champions, we haven't seen much evidence of that yet. We still wanted to read about Smolder and see what the heck is going on with dragons. Unfortunately, we still don't know. But we are  holding out hope that the MMO is in the works, and Riot will deliver on some other lore methods in the future. ----------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

We hit 1 million downloads this week! Yay! We couldn't have done it without y'all, obviously, and wanted to celebrate by answering some questions from our lovely listeners. It was nice to reflect back and get excited about the Runeterra MMO. WHICH IS DEFINITELY STILL HAPPENING YES? YESS?? ------ WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

We've gone over this so many times, we needed to bring in a guest to help us out. Since the lovely Sarah knows absolutely nothing about Viego (BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST I GUESS), we thought she could provide some insight as an outsider. Or at least be someone we could tell the story to because we've all been over this a million times. ----------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Viego, the Ruined KingArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

With Arcane officially being canon, Vi's lore is basically all irrelevant at this point. It was still fun to go through what Riot had in mind for her. Although we definitely prefer Arcane Vi. She's just so cool!!! ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Vi, the Piltover EnforcerArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Like most yordles, Vex doesn't have much lore, but at least she's in Rise of the Sentinels. Yay... The Gloomist is a cute little emo yordle though. Almost cute enough to forgive the use of the word "normie". Almost. --------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

We have mixed feelings about the lore moving forward. Getting stories via games like this feels so cool, but Riot Games has gotten rid of Riot Forge, so what does that mean for future games and lore? Hopefully we learn more soon. Meanwhile, this was a great way to feel more connected to Runeterra and the handful of champions we got to see. We need more!! And the MMO. It's Me and You Song:https://youtu.be/mKISuOpQniQ?si=2ZZFQqeEIKExOVLA--- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | It's Me and YouArtist | League of Legends, TJ BrownCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Like most void champs, Vel'Koz is rocking with very little lore and nowhere to go. Still, he's a simple but effective tool for the Watchers in the void. Now, if only we knew what the watchers were. ---------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Veigar is a simple idea Riot Games figured out pretty early. There have been shockingly few changes to one of League's oldest champions, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Veigar is fun, hilarious, and has so much potential with a ton of other champions. VEIGAR EVENT 2024!!!----------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Although Vayne's in game play hasn't changed much, Riot has tweaked her lore a few times here and there. She's always loved killing monsters, but these days she does it while acting a little less like Batman. They're also shying away from her being a weirdo villain. Mistake!! ---------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Varus has quite a bit of lore, but as a Darkin, we feel like he comes up a little bit short. He sure is hot though! And there's three whole dudes in there. That's cool, right? ------------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Although we weren't expecting any color stories for a while (or at all), League's new champion came with one! The Loreheads have some mixed feelings about Hwei, but we do love that Riot is paying attention to lore everyone loves (did you know Jhin is one of our most downloaded episodes?) He's a sad painter boy who loves poetry and maybe murder. And paint magic or something. ---------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Hwei, the VisionaryArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

The big bundle of bald badness from below left a strong impression on us; mainly that he's really cool looking and generally scawy. Which is quite lucky for him, because the dread is most certainly nought in the details, from a lot of yada-yada-yada in the bio to a near literal REEL MISSING moment from his stories. Enjoy our repeated mentions that big Urgot should make an appearance in S2 of Arcane, and grapple with whether you'd also be down to join Urgot's spider cult thingy.---------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Urgot, the DreadnoughtArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Briar doesn't have much to chat about here, so we thought we'd use her episode to also discuss why she doesn't have much to talk about. Riot Games has some big lore changes coming, and of course we have big feelings about them. We also quite enjoy Briar's vibe, but please, for the love of everything, make the Black Rose less incompetent. ------ WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Briar, the Restrained HungerArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Although Udyr got a rework recently, we still feel that his lore needs a little help. Perhaps there's too much here? Who'd of thunk it! With an exceptionally long bio and and a story that makes no sense, we're left feeling that maybe there were too many cooks in the kitchen for the Spirit Walker. But hey, at least he's got that one really amazing story! And also Spirit Walkers are very cool (and so is Udyr) --------