Viego,The Ruined King

Stats: health: Health630+109, resource: ResourceN/A, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)7+0.7, resource regen: Resource regen.N/A, armor: Armor34+5.2, attack damage: Attack damage57+3.5, attack speed: Base AS0.658, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius125, release: 2021-01-21, changed: V13.21, role: Skirmisher, position: Jungle, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Physical, cost: 4800|880

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ViegoMainArmored 1Armored 2Human 1Human 2TitlesReal nameViego Santiarul Molach vol Kalah HeigaariNickname(s)Old Camavor's EvilAlias(es)The Ruined KingKingCharacteristicsSpeciesWraithHuman(Magical)Pronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:47 BN[1]Weapon(s)Sanctity, the Blade of the KingMind ControlRuination MagicPersonal statusStatusUndeadPlace of originAlovédra,CamavorCurrent residenceAlovédra,CamavorFamilyAlvaro vol Kalah Heigaari(Father)†Lianor of Zavala(Mother)†Nivor vol Kalah Heigaari(Half-Brother)†Castillia vol Kalah Heigaari(Half-Brother)†Bastillon vol Kalah Heigaari(Half-Brother)†Eliante(Sister-in-Law)†Isolde(Wife)†Kalista vol Kalah Heigaari(Niece)Vladimir(Distant Uncle)Camor(Ancestor)Avora(Ancestor)Professional statusOccupation(s)KingRegion(s)Shadow IslesCamavorRelated character(s)AhriBraumDariusDianaDravenGangplankGravesGwenHecarimIllaoiIreliaIsoldeKalistaKarmaLedrosLucianMaiden of the MistMiss FortuneNecritOlafPantheonPoppyPykeRengarRivenSamiraSennaShyvanaThreshVayneVexVladimirYasuoYorick

Viego

• Main
• Armored 1
• Armored 2
• Human 1
• Human 2
Titles

Real name

Nickname(s)

• Old Camavor's Evil
Alias(es)

• The Ruined King
• King
Characteristics

Species

• Wraith
• Human(Magical)
Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:47 BN
Weapon(s)

• Sanctity, the Blade of the King
• Mind Control
• Ruination Magic
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Alvaro vol Kalah Heigaari(Father)†
• Lianor of Zavala(Mother)†
• Nivor vol Kalah Heigaari(Half-Brother)†
• Castillia vol Kalah Heigaari(Half-Brother)†
• Bastillon vol Kalah Heigaari(Half-Brother)†
• Eliante(Sister-in-Law)†
• Isolde(Wife)†
• Kalista vol Kalah Heigaari(Niece)
• Vladimir(Distant Uncle)
• Camor(Ancestor)
• Avora(Ancestor)
Professional status

Occupation(s)

Region(s)

• Shadow Isles
• Camavor
Related character(s)

Once ruler of along-lost kingdom,Viegoperished over a thousand years ago when his attempt to bring hiswifeback from the dead triggered the magical catastrophe known as theRuination. Transformed into a powerful, unliving wraith tortured by an obsessive longing for his centuries-dead queen,Viegonow stands as the Ruined King, controlling the deadly Harrowings as he scoursRuneterrafor anything that might one day restore her, and destroying all in his path as the Black Mist pours endlessly from his cruel, broken heart.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early life1.2Resurrection1.3Ruination
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Kalista5.2Hecarim5.3Vladimir5.4Isolde5.5Gwen5.6Thresh5.7Senna Abaru5.8Vex5.9Ruination
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early life
• 1.2Resurrection
• 1.3Ruination
• 5.1Kalista
• 5.2Hecarim
• 5.3Vladimir
• 5.4Isolde
• 5.5Gwen
• 5.6Thresh
• 5.7Senna Abaru
• 5.8Vex
• 5.9Ruination
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early life[]

Viego was born centuries ago to the royal family of Camavor, significantly later than his brother. Due to being the fourth born child of the king, he was largely neglected in favor of his brother and spent his childhood in his shadow. Viego was tutored by the greatest minds in the land and learned swordsmanship from his father's generals. Viego's best friend was his own niece,Kalista, and she would end up becoming his most trusted general.

When his father had passed, Viego was to be crowned the king, despite being unprepared. Kalista was tasked by Viego's father to monitor his rule and steer him in the right direction. Shortly into his reign, Viego had fallen in love with a peasant seamstress named Isolde. The two had a whirlwind romance and were quickly married. Viego had begun to neglect his kingdom in favor of his queen and his enemies began to conspire against him. They had sent an assassin to kill the wayward king, but they were intercepted by general Kalista. However, Isolde was poisoned in his place. The king ordered the nation's greatest healers and scholars to find a cure for the queen, but when they failed, he sent Kalista to search for one instead. While the king was preoccupied with keeping the queen alive, the kingdom continued to be neglected and uprisings plagued the country. He ordered commanderHecarimand his knights to quash these insurrections and hundreds were put to death. Eventually, the queen would pass and the king sank into a deep depression. Hecarim proposed invading foreign lands as retribution for the queen and Viego approved. As the armies of Camavor prepared to set sail, Kalista had returned with word of a cure.

Kalista had sailed to the Blessed Isles and learned of the Waters of Life, which could cure any disease. But by the time she had returned, the queen was dead. Kalista did not believe the cure was of any use after the queen had passed, but Viego refused to believe her and had her imprisoned for treason. Kalista was eventually convinced to show the king the location of the cure and he and his armies would sail to the Blessed Isles. The residents of the island refused to grant him access to the waters, so Viego ordered Kalista to slay them, but she refused. Hecarim and his knights would be more then happy to follow the king's orders and clashed with Kalista's forces, while Viego searched for the waters himself. The king fought his way to the waters, guided by the conniving warden who becomeThresh. When he made it to the vault, Viego lowered Isolde into the waters' healing properties and watched with hope. The queen revived as a former shadow of herself and attacked the king with his own sword. The magic of Viego's blade and the blessed waters mixed, transforming it into the Black Mist and unleashing ruination. The Blessed Isles would transform into the Shadow Isles and Viego slumbered within his blade for centuries.

Resurrection[]

Viego would eventually be awakened byGangplankandThresh, who planned on using him to conquer Bilgewater. Still weak from his slumber, Viego gathered his strength, fueled by his desire to be reunited with his queen. Eventually Gangplank would try to subjugate Viego with a powerful amulet, but would fall to the king's power. He would possess the pirate and used him to hold offAhri,Braum,Illaoi,Miss Fortune,Pyke, andYasuo, while he flew to Bilgewater to search for his queen. The champions of Bilgewater would eventually defeat Viego, weakening him with his own memories and imprisoning him within the amulet. The amulet would be guarded by Illaoi.

Illaoi departs for the Shadow Isles in search of the Brethren of the Dusk, the original creators of the amulet, to find out if she can destroy it, with Viego trapped inside. She is escorted there by Ruven, a captain indebted to Miss Fortune. On Isles, Illaoi meets Yorick, the last member of the brotherhood, who reveals they can destroy the amulet, but requires a heart source hot enough. They decide on a nearby volcano, but as they set sail, Ruven betrays revealing he is the puppet of Bartek, an agent of Thresh. Bartek manages to wrest the amulet from them and retuns it to Thresh.

Ruination[]

At some point Viego would escape the amulet and resume his search for Isolde. He would be made aware of a fragment of her soul withinSennaand intercepted her and her husbandLucian. Viego would unleash Harrowings in Demacia, Ionia, and Noxus while he tried to separate the fragment from Senna. He would manage to pry a portion of the fragment within her before they escaped. Viego soon encountered a gloomy Yordle on the Shadow Isles namedVex. Vex was enamored by Viego's darkness and agreed to help spread the Black Mist across the world. With the help of his new companion, Viego would unleash a global Harrowing to scour the world for the soul fragments.

He would obtain the fragments and bend several champions to his will includingDraven,Karma,Miss Fortune,Pantheon, andShyvana. Along the way he and his forces would be confronted by the Sentinels of Light. After obtaining most of the fragments, the Sentinels launched a final assault on Viego on the Shadow Isles. There he would obtain the last three fragments within Senna,Gwenand the Maiden of the Mist. His forces held off the Sentinels while he took the fragments to Camavor to revive his queen. Viego resurrected Isolde, but she was horrified at what he had become. Isolde promptedAkshanto kill her, reviving Senna, Gwen and the Maiden, and the Sentinels would defeat the king, leaving him imprisoned in Hallowed Mist forever.

Appearance[]

As a wraith, Viego has a pale complexion and white hair. He is adorned by a green, spectral crown and a triangle shaped wound in his chest, where Black Mist pours out. Viego wears a black leather jacket and pants with light armorments and no shirt showing off her bare, sculpted chest. He wields Sanctity, the Blade of the King, a spectral Zweihänder with the crest of Camavor on its hilt. Viego can also manifest armor made from Black Mist, including a helmet and a chest plate.

In life, Viego had a tan complexion and brown hair. He wore a blue leather jacket and undershirt with black pauldrons and gauntlets with gold accents. He also wore brown pants with black boots. He wielded an uncorrupted version of Sanctity, adorned by gold and jewels.

Personality[]

Viego was an incredibly passionate, yet arrogant man. Due to being raised in nobility, Viego was given everything in life and believed all was his. He was deeply enamored with his wife Isolde, and would dote on her. His devotion to his wife lead him to be highly disinterested in ruling their kingdom and neglect his responsibilities. He has shown himself to be a perfectionist, having high expectations of his queen and would berate her when she couldn't live up to them. When Isolde was poisoned, Viego became obsessed with saving her, using all of the kingdom's resources to try and keep her alive. When the queen had passed, he was willing to slaughter thousands and defy death itself in order to bring her back. Centuries later, his obsession remains, willing to plunge the world into darkness in order to revive his queen.

Abilities[]

• Expert Swordsman: Viego is an adept swordsman, having had the best fighters of Camavor teach him.
• Black Mist Mastery: Having been the source of the Ruination, Viego has control of the Black Mist.Flight: Viego was shown to be able to fly with the aid of the Black Mist inRuined King.Mind Control: Viego can use the Black Mist to possess and control his opponents. This power can also be used on flora. Notable victims include:Draven,Karma, andShyvana.Healing: Viego can restore himself with the Black Mist.Shadow Travel: Viego can travel through the Black Mist at incredible speed. A limitation of this ability is that he cannot travel if the Black Mist is interrupted.Black Mist Creation: Viego endlessly generates Black Mist from the triangle shaped wound in his chest.Resurrection: Viego can use the Black Mist to revive the dead. Notable examples include:Pantheonand Isolde.Mistwalker Control: Viego can create and control mistwalker ghouls.
• Magic: Viego was the first member of the royal family to display magical abilities, likely inherited from his mother.
• Enhanced Strength: Viego was shown to have strength to rival someone as powerful asPantheonand could collapse buildings with a single strike.
• Undead Body: Viego does not appear to have the same physical limitations as someone who is alive, like the need for rest or nourishment. His body has been preserved to look as it did centuries ago.
• Flight: Viego was shown to be able to fly with the aid of the Black Mist inRuined King.
• Mind Control: Viego can use the Black Mist to possess and control his opponents. This power can also be used on flora. Notable victims include:Draven,Karma, andShyvana.
• Healing: Viego can restore himself with the Black Mist.
• Shadow Travel: Viego can travel through the Black Mist at incredible speed. A limitation of this ability is that he cannot travel if the Black Mist is interrupted.
• Black Mist Creation: Viego endlessly generates Black Mist from the triangle shaped wound in his chest.
• Resurrection: Viego can use the Black Mist to revive the dead. Notable examples include:Pantheonand Isolde.
• Mistwalker Control: Viego can create and control mistwalker ghouls.
Relations[]

Kalista[]

Kalista is Viego's niece and was his most trusted general in life. Despite being her uncle, Kalista was like an older sister to Viego, the two were friends for a long time since he was largely ignored in favor of Kalista's father. When her grandfather died and Viego became king, his negative traits were worsened and they began to drift apart, however she was still loyal to him.

Kalista managed to protect Viego from an assassin, but resulted in Isolde getting poisoned instead. She would set sail in order to find a cure, but found it too late and was imprisoned as a traitor for her failure. She was eventually convinced byHecarimto lead Viego and their army to the Blessed Isles for the Waters of Life. When the masters of the island refused to let them use the water, Viego ordered her to kill anyone who opposed them. Kalista refused and was stabbed by Hecarim before her forces clashed with the Iron Order.

Hecarim[]

Hecarim was the leader of the Iron Order, a brotherhood of knights which vowed to protect the king's lands. Under Viego, Hecarim and the Iron Order acted as the king's enforcers and quelled growing dissent after Viego began neglecting his duties. Hecarim and his knights accompanied Viego to the Blessed Isles. They held off Kalista's forces and pillaged the city while Viego attempted to heal Isolde.

InThe Despoiler of Havenfall, it is revealed that Hecarim does not think highly of Viego and only continues to follow him because he can spread the Black Mist across Runeterra and allows him to pillage the land.

Vladimir[]

Although Viego calls Vladimir his uncle in game, they are only distantly related due to both descending from the royalty of Camavor.[2]At some point after being taken by hisDarkinmaster, Vladimir started sending customary, yearly letters to his original kingdom. After Isolde was poisoned, a grief stricken Viego refused to respond, not knowing Vladimir had the power that could have saved her.[3]

Isolde[]

Viego's wife is a seamstress named Isolde. Viego was selfish, self-centered, young, immature, and had a lot of power. So when he saw someone as beautiful as Isolde, he had to have her. She accepted because she was a commoner from a conquered country.[4]Viego was a perfectionist in his relationship with Isolde, so when she couldn't live up to his expectations, he would berate her. However, the thought of not being the perfect husband for her disturbed him and he would abandon the memories of the times they fought.[5]It is uncertain if Viego truly loved Isolde or loved that she was his because he was raised to take anything he desired. Regardless, he doted and focused on her and ignored his duties as king. Viego’s love for Isolde is characterized by utter obsession to the exclusion of everything else, and driven by a lack of understanding of any motivations other than his own.[6]

Isolde stabbed Viego with his ownbladeafter he resurrected her. The magic of the waters and the ancient sword caused Ruination which turned the Blessed Isles into theShadow Isles. When Viego resurrected Isolde a second time, she was disgusted at what he had become and the atrocities he had committed to bring her back. She would allowAkshanto kill her again with his Absolver to reviveGwenandSennaand weaken Viego.

Gwen[]

Gwen was created by Isolde and she associates him with the pain of Isolde being taken away from her. She opposes Viego and sided with the Sentinels of Light to stop the pain he has caused in his search for Isolde's soul fragments. Gwen contained a fragment of Isolde's soul.

Thresh[]

Thresh led Viego to the Waters of Life where he resurrected Isolde. Thresh andGangplankwoke Viego up from his slumber in order to use him to conquer Bilgewater. Thresh plotted against Viego duringRise of the Sentinelsand secretly siphoned the excess Black Mist he was producing in order the unbind himself from the Shadow Isles.

Senna Abaru[]

Senna was cursed to have a fragment of Isolde's soul within her, leading to her being relentlessly hunted by the mist. Later, she learned the truth about the mist during her time insideThresh'slatern. After being freed from it, Senna and her husbandLucianwere determined to defeat Viego. Upon finding out aboutSenna'srelation to Isolde, Viego confronted her and Lucian and partially separated Isolde from her body. She,Akshan,Gwenand a Sentinel Rookie would eventually defeat him in Camavor and leave him restrained in Hallowed Mist.

Vex[]

Viego unleashed a global ruination with the aid ofVexduringRise of the Sentinels.Vexwas enamored by Viego's desire to plunge the world into darkness and aided him in causing a global ruination, but would later abandon him when she discovered that he was doing it for love

Ruination[]

MaokaiandYorickwere hunting for Viego in hope of restoring the Blessed Isles.The Maiden of the Mistwas one of the fetters of Isolde's soul.

During the events ofRuined King,Ahri,Braum,Illaoi,Miss Fortune,PykeandYasuoset sail to the Shadow Isles to confront Viego in order to protectBilgewater. Viego tried to tempt Miss Fortune into joining with him, promising her the power to rule Bilgewater and even bring back her mother, but her will proved stronger and she would imprison him in a Buhru artifact. Miss Fortune would eventually join Viego during Rise of the Sentinels, after months of fighting over Bilgewater with Gangplank.

Viego would eventually escape the Buhru artifact and unleash harrowings across multiple regions to begin his search for the fragments of Isolde's soul. These harrowings were repelled by multiple champions including:Darius,Karma,Poppy,Samira, andVayne.

He corrupted multiple champions, such asDraven,Karma,Pantheon,Miss FortuneandShyvana, to aid in his search.[7]Multiple champions were recruited by theSentinels of Lightto stop him such asDiana,Graves,Irelia,Olaf,Pyke,Rengar,RivenandVayne.

Read More

Biography



Biography

The Ruined King

ByJared Rosen

Starring:Viego

Mentioned:Isolde

Starring Champion



Video

Absolution (Cinematic)

Two souls entwined by fate. One life for the other’s freedom.

Starring:Akshan,Graves,Gwen,Isolde,Lucian,Pantheon,Senna,Vayne,Viego



Music Video

Kingdom (Video)

By Numerous creators

RISE AGAINST RUIN.

Starring:Ahri,Braum,Illaoi,Miss Fortune,Pyke,Viego,Yasuo



Game

Rise of the Sentinels

ByJohn O'Bryan

Black Mist pours across Runeterra, enthralling its champions and shrouding the continent in darkness. If the last Sentinels are going to save Runeterra, they're going to need all the help they can get. And that meansyouRookie!

Starring:Akshan,Diana,Draven,Graves,Gwen,Irelia,Isolde,Karma,Lucian,Miss Fortune,Olaf,Pantheon,Pyke,Rengar,Riven,Senna,Shyvana,Thresh,Vayne,Vex,Viego,Yorick

Mentioned:Gangplank,Rafen



Short Story

Roots of Ruin

By Numerous creators

The end began with one man.

Starring:Gwen,Hecarim,Isolde,Kalista,Ledros,Thresh,Viego,Vladimir,Yorick



Short Story

Ruination (Novel)

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Camavor is a brutal land with a bloody legacy. Where the empire’s knights go, slaughter follows. Kalista seeks to change that. When her young and narcissistic uncle, Viego, becomes king she vows to temper his destructive instincts as his loyal confidant, advisor, and military general. But her plans are thwarted when an assassin’s poisoned blade strikes Viego’s wife, Isolde, afflicting her with a malady for which there is no cure. As Isolde’s condition worsens, Viego descends into madness and grief, threatening to drag Camavor down with him. Kalisa makes a desperate gambit to save the kingdom: She searches for the long-lost Blessed Isles, rumored to hold the queen’s salvation if only Kalista can find them. But corruption grows in the Blessed Isle’s capital, where a vengeful warden seeks to ensnare Kalista in his cruel machinations. She will be forced to choose between her loyalty to Viego and doing what she knows is right–for even in the face of utter darkness, one noble act can shine a light that saves the world.

Starring:Hecarim,Isolde,Kalista,Ledros,Necrit,Ryze,Soraka,Thresh,Viego,Yorick



Video

Ruination (Video)

A king returns. All he touches turns to ruin.

Starring:Darius,Karma,Lucian,Poppy,Samira,Senna,Vayne,Viego



Game

Ruined King

ByAirship Syndicate

Rise Against Ruin - Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.

Starring:Ahri,Braum,Gangplank,Illaoi,Maokai,Miss Fortune,Necrit,Pyke,Rafen,Thresh,Viego,Yasuo

Mentioned:Ashe,Elise,Fiddlesticks,Fizz,Gwen,Hecarim,Isolde,Ivern,Janna,Jarvan IV,Kalista,Ledros,Lucian,Nagakabouros,Nautilus,Olaf,Ornn,Rhasa,Riven,Senna,Swain,Tahm Kench,Taliyah,Twisted Fate,Udyr,Volibear,Yone,Yorick,Zed



Short Story

She (Short Story)

ByJared Rosen

Each time Viego thought of her face, it looked a little different.

Starring:Viego

Mentioned:Isolde



Comic

Steadfast Heart: Issue 1

ByIan St. Martin

Separated by a millennium, personal tragedy draws Viego and Lucian to islands shrouded in mist and mystery.

Starring:Isolde,Lucian,Senna,Thresh,Viego



Comic

Steadfast Heart: Issue 2

ByIan St. Martin

Viego and Lucian grapple with losing the loves of their lives. Will either find peace, or only ruin?

Starring:Isolde,Lucian,Senna,Thresh,Viego



Comic

Steadfast Heart: Issue 5

ByIan St. Martin

Senna trains the new Sentinels of Light, as Lucian searches for the wielder of a legendary weapon in Shurima. Meanwhile, the Ruined King gains allies of his own.

Starring:Akshan,Lucian,Thresh,Viego

Mentioned:Isolde,Senna



Comic

Steadfast Heart: Issue 6

ByIan St. Martin

The final showdown between Light and Darkness - the fate of Runeterra lies in the balance!

Starring:Akshan,Irelia,Isolde,Lucian,Riven,Thresh,Vayne,Viego

Mentioned Champion



Short Story

An Intimate Evening at Oyster Bill's

ByJared Rosen

You will know joy...

Starring:Graves,Nilah

Mentioned:Ashlesh,Rengar,Senna,Tahm Kench,Viego



Video

Before Dawn

In the darkest night, a new Sentinel rises.

Starring:Lucian,Senna,Shyvana,Vayne

Mentioned:Viego



Short Story

In Battle, Broken

ByLaurie Goulding

Weary from the day’s labors, Iula wiped her stiff hands upon her apron, and raised a cup to the mantel.

Starring:Iula,Pantheon

Mentioned:Diana,Leona,Viego



Short Story • 4 Minute Read

Last Rites

ByJohn O'Bryan

"Help… me," begged the shipwrecked man.

Starring:Yorick

Mentioned:Isolde,Viego



Video

Made with Love

Once upon a time, a seamstress made a darling little doll. This doll loved her maker very much, but sadly, tragedy ripped them apart, sending the doll to sink beneath sea and sorrow. Centuries passed, but the doll was not deterred, for she knew love would find her again.

Starring:Gwen

Mentioned:Isolde,Viego



Short Story • 3 Minute Read

No One Lives

ByGraham McNeill

Icy waves crashed on the bleak shore, red with the blood of the men Hecarim had already butchered. The mortals he had yet to kill were retreating over the beach in terror. Black rain doused them and stormclouds boiled in from the mourning heart of the island. He heard them shouting to one another. The words were a guttural battle-cant he did not recognize, but the meaning was clear; they actually thought they might live to reach their ship. True, they had some skill. They moved as one, wooden shields interlocked. But they were mortal and Hecarim savored the meat-stink of their fear.

Starring:Hecarim

Mentioned:Thresh,Viego



Short Story

Redeemed

ByPhillip Vargas

Senna woke with a gasp, her breath pluming in the frigid night.

Starring:Lucian,Senna

Mentioned:Isolde,Thresh,Viego



Biography

Shepherd of Souls

ByJohn O'Bryan

Starring:Yorick

Mentioned:Isolde,Viego



Comic

Steadfast Heart: Issue 3

ByIan St. Martin

As Ruination spreads across Runeterra, the Sentinels begin a quest for allies.

Starring:Lucian,Senna,Thresh,Vayne

Mentioned:Viego



Comic

Steadfast Heart: Issue 4

ByIan St. Martin

Tension brews as the Sentinels recruit more allies and prepare to take on the Ruined King. Can this motley crew win this fight?

Starring:Irelia,Lucian,Riven,Senna,Vayne

Mentioned:Viego



Short Story

The Boys and Bombolini

ByJared Rosen

There existed, among the multitude of disgusting Bilgewater shipping warehouses filled with rusted knives and arms-length carnivorous rats, one Bilgewater shipping warehouse devoid of such things.

Starring:Graves,Twisted Fate

Mentioned:Akshan,Gwen,Nilah,Tahm Kench,Vayne,Viego



Biography

The Chain Warden

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Starring:Thresh

Mentioned:Isolde,Lucian,Senna,Viego



Short Story

The Despoiler of Havenfall

ByMichael Haugen Wieske

The fog had come in swiftly, eclipsing the afternoon sun over the crossroads.

Starring:Hecarim

Mentioned:Jarvan IV,Kayle,Viego



Short Story

The Echoes Left Behind

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Blood pooled beneath him, bright crimson against pristine white stone. His sword lay nearby, its blade broken. His killers stood around him, shadows on the periphery, but he saw nothing except her.

Starring:Kalista,Ledros,Thresh

Mentioned:Hecarim,Ryze,Viego



Biography

The Gloomist

ByJohn O'Bryan

Starring:Vex

Mentioned:Isolde,Viego



Biography

The Hallowed Seamstress

ByMichael Luo

Starring:Gwen

Mentioned:Isolde,Viego



Biography

The Joy Unbound

ByJared Rosen

Starring:Nilah

Mentioned:Ashlesh,Viego



Narration

The Princeling's Lament

ByGraham McNeill

Scrape the bench of sunless moss.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Hecarim,Isolde,Kalista,Karthus,Kindred,Maokai,Thresh,Viego,Yorick



Biography

The Redeemer

ByDavid Slagle

Starring:Senna

Mentioned:Isolde,Lucian,Thresh,Viego



Biography

The Shadow of War

ByGraham McNeill

Starring:Hecarim

Mentioned:Isolde,Kalista,Thresh,Viego



Biography

The Spear of Vengeance

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Starring:Kalista

Mentioned:Hecarim,Isolde,Viego



Biography

The Twisted Treant

ByRayla Heide

Starring:Maokai

Mentioned:Isolde,Viego



Short Story

The Voices of the Dead

ByDavid Slagle

There's a saying on my island. “Only through stealing our breath can the wind speak.” You want me to describe the Black Mist that greeted me when I first arrived in the Ionian village, hood raised, relic cannon on my back?

Starring:Lucian,Senna

Mentioned:Isolde,Thresh,Viego



Short Story

The Will of the Dead

ByLaura Michet

Long before she became a Truth Bearer of her people, Illaoi had been an acolyte priestess at a Buhru temple on the coast.

Starring:Illaoi,Miss Fortune,Yorick

Mentioned:Gangplank,Maiden of the Mist,Nagakabouros,Pyke,Tahm Kench,Thresh,Viego

Alternate Universes



Music Video

Coming Alive

ByNumerous Creators

In the fight of a lifetime, you may get knocked down. But never knocked out.

Starring:Samira,Shaco,Viego

Mentioned:Draven,Evelynn,Gwen,Irelia,Jhin,Lux,Naafiri,Nilah,Sett,Yasuo



Music Video

Pentakill III: Lost Chapter

ByPentakill

Join Karthus, Mordekaiser, Sona, Yorick, Olaf, and Kayle to do battle with Viego and the Dissonant One, as the future of all Metal hangs in the balance...

Starring:Karthus,Kayle,Mordekaiser,Olaf,Sona,Viego,Yorick



Short Story

The Dissonant Verses

ByIan St. Martin

I: Herald of the Forbidden God

Starring:Viego

Mentioned:Karthus



Game

Tournament of Souls

ByTaylor Dinwiddie,Ty Sheedlo

Play League of Legends to build Samira's reputation and style on your competition at the Tournament of Souls! Face off against the strongest soul fighters in a series of fierce 1v1 matches to help Samira chase down her biggest bounty yet and fulfill her SOUL'S DESIRE!

Starring:Evelynn,Gwen,Jhin,Lux,Naafiri,Pyke,Samira,Sett,Shaco,Viego

Mentioned:Isolde

Trivia[]

• Viego was in his early 20s during the first Ruination.[8]
• One of the "cures" Viego purchased was a spell that prevented Isolde's corpse from decaying.[9]
• Camavor is based on a combination of early modern period Spain and Camelot, Viego's name was chosen to reflect this origin.[10]The country was originally hinted in Viego's voice lines to be called "Camaveia", however that name was cut because it sounded similar to the Brazilian Portuguese words "cama véia" meaning "old bed".[11]The new official name of the kingdom was later revealed in his champion insight.
• Viego is the "Ruined King" because he was emotionally ruined when Isolde was killed, which caused him to trigger the Ruination.[12]
• The black mist corrupts people and makes them look altered and monstrous. Viego controls the black mist and not vice versa, so he hasn't been corrupted by it at all and become monstrous like otherShadow Islesbeings.[13]
• As mentioned in theRiot Reportof February 2021:After being stabbed by Isolde, Viego actually died and fell into the same state as a normal person would, not knowing all the details that happened shortly before. During that state, he still grasped the general ideas (though not in details) of the events that happened.Viego's form is distorted by his delusion and personality.Viego's magic is something he doesn't even fully understand, it is deeply tied toHeliaand the Black Mist. The Black Mist is parasitic in nature and rips life, bringing souls to an undead state.Sanctityis a royal weapon passed down among kings. When a new king incarnated, it would absorb part of their soul in order to revive them should they get fatal injuries in battles. When Isolde stabbed Viego in the heart, the magic of the blade tried to revive him at the same time with the magic of the blessed water, but due to the soul part inside the blade itself, it could not do it. The cycle of the healing magic caused a feedback loop that became overloaded and finally caused the Ruination.The version of the blade that appears inRuined KingandLeague of Legendsis its physical form after being affected by the Ruination, while the blade Viego uses is more of a soul-life version as he remembers it.Viego uses the physical blade in Ruined King. After he was sealed by the Buhru, the whereabouts of the physical blade became unknown.
• Once he was awakened, Viego set out to revive Isolde by gathering the fragments of her soul, which were stored in fetters scattered across Runeterra.The fetters include:Senna,Gwen,The Maiden of the Mist, a hand mirror, an ivory comb, a wine flagon, a silver flower, a copper sundial, a parasol, a jade mask, a brass bell, and a reed basket.
• The country was originally hinted in Viego's voice lines to be called "Camaveia", however that name was cut because it sounded similar to the Brazilian Portuguese words "cama véia" meaning "old bed".[11]The new official name of the kingdom was later revealed in his champion insight.
• After being stabbed by Isolde, Viego actually died and fell into the same state as a normal person would, not knowing all the details that happened shortly before. During that state, he still grasped the general ideas (though not in details) of the events that happened.
• Viego's form is distorted by his delusion and personality.
• Viego's magic is something he doesn't even fully understand, it is deeply tied toHeliaand the Black Mist. The Black Mist is parasitic in nature and rips life, bringing souls to an undead state.
• Sanctityis a royal weapon passed down among kings. When a new king incarnated, it would absorb part of their soul in order to revive them should they get fatal injuries in battles. When Isolde stabbed Viego in the heart, the magic of the blade tried to revive him at the same time with the magic of the blessed water, but due to the soul part inside the blade itself, it could not do it. The cycle of the healing magic caused a feedback loop that became overloaded and finally caused the Ruination.The version of the blade that appears inRuined KingandLeague of Legendsis its physical form after being affected by the Ruination, while the blade Viego uses is more of a soul-life version as he remembers it.Viego uses the physical blade in Ruined King. After he was sealed by the Buhru, the whereabouts of the physical blade became unknown.
• The version of the blade that appears inRuined KingandLeague of Legendsis its physical form after being affected by the Ruination, while the blade Viego uses is more of a soul-life version as he remembers it.Viego uses the physical blade in Ruined King. After he was sealed by the Buhru, the whereabouts of the physical blade became unknown.
• Viego uses the physical blade in 

Passive ability — Name: Sovereign's Domination, Description: Innate: Whenever Viego scores an enemy champion takedown while alive and within 3 seconds of damaging them, a Mist Wraith spawns from that champion's corpse for 8 seconds. Viego can basic attack a Mist Wraith to consume it: causing him to blink to its location after winding up for 1 second, during which he is untargetable (except to turrets ) and unable to act . He then gains Possession and heals himself for 2% (+ 2. 5 % per 100 bonus AD) (+ 2% per 100 AP) (+ 5% per 100% bonus attack speed) of the target's maximum health . Possession: For 10 seconds, Viego assumes the enemy champion's form and gains their basic attacks , basic abilities , items , and base stats (based on Viego's level ). He also gains a free cast of Heartbreaker , which is initially placed on a 1. 5 -second cooldown, and 10% bonus movement speed while facing enemy champions within 2500 units. Viego cannot use item actives , consumable items , nor the shop during Possession . Casting Heartbreaker or attacking a Mist Wraith ends Possession immediately. Viego will preserve his current health percentage between transformations. Link ▶️ "You will serve!", {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "Viegowill copy the possessed champion's ability ranks.Viegocannot level up their abilities with his available skill points.", 'Viegocannot level up their abilities with his available skill points.', 'Mist Wraithswill expire whenViegodies, and they will not expire while he is winding up on them.', 'Viegogains the bonus movement speed during possession even while moving towards nearby enemy champions that areuntargetable.', 'Finishing the possessing attack against aMist Wraithkills it, rewardingViegoan extra3as he becomes the target champion.', "The wind up'suntargetabilitydoes notdestroyin-flightprojectilesfromturrets.", "The possessed champion's abilities do not cost anymanaorenergyeven if that specific champion normally uses either as acasting resource.Alternative resources, such asFury,Flow, orHealth, will still be utilized.", 'Alternative resources, such asFury,Flow, orHealth, will still be utilized.', 'The current cooldowns ofViego\'sabilities willnotbe reset between transformations.Those of the possessed champion\'s abilities will be reset between transformations.This does not apply to the following long-cooldown abilities.Viegospecifically tracks their proper cooldowns which can be seen via a buff in his hotbar for each when applicable.Anivia\'sRebirthAzir\'sShurima\'s LegacyCorki\'s"Special Delivery" PackageZac\'sCell Division', "Those of the possessed champion's abilities will be reset between transformations.", 'This does not apply to the following long-cooldown abilities.Viegospecifically tracks their proper cooldowns which can be seen via a buff in his hotbar for each when applicable.Anivia\'sRebirthAzir\'sShurima\'s LegacyCorki\'s"Special Delivery" PackageZac\'sCell Division', "Anivia'sRebirth", "Azir'sShurima's Legacy", 'Corki\'s"Special Delivery" Package', "Zac'sCell Division", "The passive cooldowns of items are shared betweenViego'sand the possessed champion's.This does not apply toLifelineitems.(bug)", 'This does not apply toLifelineitems.(bug)', "Oncepossessionends,Viegoreturns to his normal state and certain effects gained from the possessed champion's abilities will be immediately removed.Some buffs will be kept and some buffs will be lost.Viegowill almost always keepshieldsandspell shields.Passiveeffects will be lost by default, asViegono longer has their abilities.Channeled abilitiesmaintained will be interrupted.Toggled abilitieswill be automatically toggled off.", 'Some buffs will be kept and some buffs will be lost.Viegowill almost always keepshieldsandspell shields.Passiveeffects will be lost by default, asViegono longer has their abilities.', 'Viegowill almost always keepshieldsandspell shields.', 'Passiveeffects will be lost by default, asViegono longer has their abilities.', 'Channeled abilitiesmaintained will be interrupted.', 'Toggled abilitieswill be automatically toggled off.', 'Viegoretains his ownsummoner spells,trinket item, andrunesduringpossession.', 'Mist Wraithswill still spawn whileViegois in a zombie state.', "Sovereign's Dominationwill not summon aMist Wraithfromclones.", 'Thepossessionwill not expire whileViegois in azombie state.While in a zombie state,Heartbreakeris disabled.IfViegoenters a zombie state while winding up on aMist Wraith, the possession will still last its normal duration.(bug)', 'While in a zombie state,Heartbreakeris disabled.', 'IfViegoenters a zombie state while winding up on aMist Wraith, the possession will still last its normal duration.(bug)', 'Thepossessionwill not end prematurely ifViegoentersresurrection.', "Thepossessionwill acquire the basic abilities of shapeshifting champions (e.g.Elise'sSpider Form / Human Form,Jayce'sTransform Mercury Cannon/Transform Mercury Hammer, andNidalee'sAspect of the Cougar) based on which form they died as.", 'Mist Wraithsare consideredclonesand can only be targeted byViego.', "IfViegopossesses an enemy champion who ownsDark SealorMejai's Soulstealer, he will gain theirGlorystacks for the possession.", "AsCulltracks its progress for each player even if they do not possess the item at the time,Viegomay discharge stacks for the benefit of1each perminionkill, and ifViegokilled 100 minions possessingCull, no matter whether bought himself or acquired via a possessed champion's inventory, he receives the350payout and can no longer discharge stacks.This entire interaction does not interact with the state of theCullstacks of the enemy.The stacks shown on the item in the inventory and scoreboard may not update properly, however.", 'This entire interaction does not interact with the state of theCullstacks of the enemy.', 'The stacks shown on the item in the inventory and scoreboard may not update properly, however.', "IfViegopossesses an enemy champion who ownsRelic Shield,Steel Shoulderguards,Spellthief's Edge, orSpectral Sickle, the gold gained from using any one of the items will also count towardsViego'sownQuest.", 'IfViegopossesses an enemy champion who ownsTear of the Goddess, the stacks it has will be transferred to hisTear of the Goddessif he owns one.', "IfViegopossesses an enemyBel'Veth, his attack speed cap will be modified to 90 permanently.(bug)", "IfViegopossesses an enemyK/DA Evelynn, he will still hearDemon Shade'smusic upon discarding the possession if he does it while active.(bug)", 'IfViegotargets aMist Wraithwhile alreadyuntargetablehe will become targetable once again during the cast time.(bug)', 'IfViegopossesses an enemy onHowling Abyss, he will be able to use theshopupon returning to thefountainand discarding the possession.(bug)', 'The following table refers for interactions whileViegois winding up on aMist Wraith:', 'Death']}

Q ability — Name: Blade of the Ruined King, Description: Passive: Viego's basic attacks are empowered to deal bonus physical damage on-hit , which has a minimum threshold and is capped at 80 against monsters . This damage is affected by critical strike modifiers. Bonus Physical Damage: 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6% of target's current health Minimum Bonus Damage: 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 Additionally, his damaging abilities apply a mark to enemies hit for 4 seconds. Viego's next basic attack against a marked target is empowered to consume the mark on-hit to strike a second time, dealing 20% AD (+ 15% AP) physical damage and healing him for 135% of the post-mitigation damage dealt, increased to 145% against monsters and reduced to 10% against minions . The second strike applies on-hit effects at 100% effectiveness and can critically strike for 35% (+ 7%) AD (+ 26.25% (+ 5.25%) AP) physical damage if the triggering attack does. Active: Viego stabs in a line in the target direction that deals physical damage to enemies hit, increased by 0% − 100% (based on critical strike chance) , and 20 bonus physical damage against monsters. Physical Damage: 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 (+ 70% AD) × (1 + (100% + 0% ) critical strike chance) Monster Damage: 35 / 50 / 65 / 80 / 95 (+ 70% AD) × (1 + (100% + 0% ) critical strike chance) Blade of the Ruined King's passive remains under Possession , and while transformed, the second strike is instead converted to bonus damage on-hit which no longer applies on-hit effects but can still critically strike (based on possessed stats)., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'parries': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'The mark will not be applied to the primary target struck byHeartbreaker, but it can triggered from it.', "Blade of the Ruined King'scast time is always 140% of the caster's attack windup time.At base attack speed,Viego'sattack windup is 0.25seconds.An easy formula to calculate the cast time is [ 0.23seconds divided bytotalattack speed].ReducingViego'sattack speed viaattack speed reductionsalso increasesBlade of the Ruined King'scast time by the same fraction.It is calculated fromViego'stotal attack speed after cap (2.5) and floor (0.2), making the maximum possible cast time1.155seconds.Blade of the Ruined King'scast time becomes the same as the standard0.264secondscast time for most abilities at32.6%bonusattack speed.", "At base attack speed,Viego'sattack windup is 0.25seconds.", 'An easy formula to calculate the cast time is [ 0.23seconds divided bytotalattack speed].', "ReducingViego'sattack speed viaattack speed reductionsalso increasesBlade of the Ruined King'scast time by the same fraction.", "It is calculated fromViego'stotal attack speed after cap (2.5) and floor (0.2), making the maximum possible cast time1.155seconds.", "Blade of the Ruined King'scast time becomes the same as the standard0.264secondscast time for most abilities at32.6%bonusattack speed.", 'Appliesarea damagefor the thrust andproc damagefor the bonus damage on-hit and second strike.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'Viegowill not perform the second strike if the first attack wasdodged,blocked, andmissed.', 'If the second strike hits a dead unit,Viegowill stillhealbased on the post-mitigation damage that he would deal with it.', 'The attacks do not deal thebonusdamage againststructures.']}

W ability — Name: Spectral Maw, Description: Active: Viego charges while being slowed by 10% for up to 3 seconds to increase Spectral Maw's missile range and stun duration over the first second of the channel. Spectral Maw can be recast within the duration. If the charge completes without reactivation, Spectral Maw is cancelled and placed on full cooldown . If the charge is interrupted , it will be placed on a 3-second cooldown. Recast: Viego hurls a blast of mist in the target direction and dashes a fixed distance in the same direction, though not through terrain. The mist deals magic damage to the first enemy hit and stuns them for 0. 25 − 1. 25 (based on channel time) seconds. Magic Damage: 80 / 135 / 190 / 245 / 300 (+ 100% AP) Spectral Maw resets Viego's basic attack timer. Viego can cast any of his abilities during the dash., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto/Direction', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "The reduced cooldown from the charge will not occur ifSpectral Maw'scooldown is already below 3 seconds.", 'The following table refers for interactions whileViegoischanneling:', 'Death', 'Grounding effects', 'Immobilizing effects', 'Cast-inhibiting effects']}

E ability — Name: Harrowed Path, Description: Active: Viego sends a spectre in the target direction that creates a trail of mist in its wake which lasts 8 seconds. If it hits terrain , the mist will spread further around either side. While inside the mist, Viego gains bonus attack speed . If he does not attack or cast abilities, he also gains bonus movement speed and camouflage . Bonus Attack Speed: 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50% Bonus Movement Speed: 25 / 27. 5 / 30 / 32. 5 / 35% (+ 4% per 100 AP) Declaring a basic attack or casting an ability will break the camouflage and remove the bonus movement speed , preventing Viego from gaining them again for 1 second, reduced to 0. 6 seconds if he recasted Spectral Maw and increased to 2 seconds if he attacked a monster . This duration refreshes on subsequent attacks and ability casts. Harrowed Path can be cast during any of Viego's abilities. He cannot gain the camouflage nor bonus movement speed from Harrowed Path for 0. 75 seconds after starting the channel of Spectral Maw , recasting ends this duration prematurely., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Tips & Tricks', 'The bonus movement speed and camouflage are granted by the same buff.', 'Viegowill enter camouflage even whileRecalling.', 'Viegocan castHarrowed Pathduring the cast time of any ability or spell.', 'Ranking upHarrowed Pathwhile the effect is already active will still immediately improve the bonuses it grants.', 'Harrowed Pathcan interact withplayer-generated terrain.', "Viegocan benefit from an enemy'sHarrowed Path.PENDING FOR TEST:: Enemy'sHarrowed Pathgrant Viego his ability's bonus or the enemy's.", "PENDING FOR TEST:: Enemy'sHarrowed Pathgrant Viego his ability's bonus or the enemy's.", 'Harrowed Pathwill grant thecamouflageimmediately if cast duringSpectral MaworHeartbreaker.']}

R ability — Name: Heartbreaker, Description: Active: Viego gains displacement immunity over the cast time, then blinks to the target location. Upon arrival, he strikes the most wounded enemy champion nearby , dealing physical damage , slowing them by 99% for 0. 25 seconds, and applying on-hit effects at 100% effectiveness. Other nearby enemies are knocked back up to 400-units away based on proximity, though not through terrain. Physical Damage: 12 / 16 / 20% (+ 5% per 100 bonus AD) of target's missing health All targets hit are dealt 120% − 240% (based on critical strike chance) AD physical damage . If a Possession is discarded, Heartbreaker will be placed on a 1. 5 -second cooldown if it is not already on cooldown. Heartbreaker will cast at max range if cast beyond that. Link ▶️ "Isolde!", {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'parries': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Heartbreakerwill cast at the edge of its range if the target location is further beyond.', "Heartbreakerwill cast at maximum range from the end ofSpectral Maw'sdash if it is cast during the dash.", 'The knockback speed is 1000 units per second. The airborne is removed as soon as the displacement ends.The maximum airborne duration is therefore 0.4seconds. The minimum is 0.1seconds.', 'The maximum airborne duration is therefore 0.4seconds. The minimum is 0.1seconds.', 'Appliesspell damageto the struck champion andarea damageto all other enemies.', 'Viegowill enter a 0.25-secondcast timeif he strikes an enemy champion.', "Heartbreaker'sstrike to the champion can bedodgedandblocked, but notmissed.", 'Viegowill be ordered tobasic attackthe primary target afterwards.']}

Trivia:
Viego's visuals were first revealed in theRuined Kingannouncement trailer, however the character has existed since 2012 in theTwisted Treelineremake.
His champion theme features a segment of the songBlade of the Ruined KingbyPentakill.
Viegois possibly inspired by the Spanish wordviejo(lit. "old") and the nameDiego, as his kingdom appears to be inspired bySpainandCamelot.[2]There are also the Spanish surnameViego[3]and parishViegoin northern Spain.Isolde(~Iseult) referrencesIseult of Irelandfrom the chivalric romanceTristan and Iseult
The first three new champions following Viego's release (Gwen,AkshanandVex) were directly tied to his return and continued his story with each release.[4]
Viego's placeholder was a purpleJarvan IVduring his development, due to the similarity between the length of their lance and sword.[5]