You meet Locke as one of the newest champions set to join League of Legends on June 24. He comes from Demacia, and his story centers on a personal mission to hunt down and destroy the evil he believes threatens his homeland.
His sharp suit and composed presence may remind you of certain anime exorcists, but Locke stands firmly within Runeterra’s lore. As you explore his background, you see how his upbringing and beliefs shape his role in Demacia and define the path he chooses on the Rift.
Locke Voice Actor
Kieran Regan voices Locke in League of Legends.
You may recognize his work as Shikanoin Heizou in Genshin Impact and Andy Bogard in Fatal Fury: City of Wolves. He also performs numerous anime roles.
Locke’s Origins and Moral Code
You see Corvin Locke as a Demacian exorcist who wields iron nails and practices rites most would call forbidden. He descends from occultists who raised him in a household shaped by secrecy and contradiction. From childhood, you understand that demons do not create human cruelty; they reflect it.
“The true horror lies in human choice, not in the fiends they blame.”
Locke rejects simple labels of good and evil. You watch him confront spirits, yet he does not treat every demon as beyond reason.
Key traits:
- Demacian-born exorcist
- Trained in hidden rituals
- Hunts corruption at its source
- Questions rigid moral absolutes
You follow a man who exposes darkness in every soul he faces, cutting through deception in pursuit of a more truthful world—one exorcism at a time.
Q&A with the Developers
Riot shared new details about Locke during a May 28 media roundtable. You hear directly from Black Smith (Game Designer for Locke) and Edward Zhao (Senior Game Product Manager) about how the champion fits into League of Legends in 2026.
Will Locke feature in-game quests with other champions?
You should not expect any champion-specific questlines tied to Locke. The team confirmed that he will launch without unique in-game missions connected to other characters.
How do developers expect players to respond?
You can expect strong interest from assassin players. The team anticipates particular enthusiasm in regions with a long-standing preference for midlane assassins, especially South Korea, where the role has a deep competitive history.
Does Locke have confirmed ties to Sylas or Lux?
You do not have confirmation on direct relationships with either champion. The developers chose not to clarify potential connections at this stage.
How does Locke’s lore affect Runeterra’s broader story?
You will see some narrative progression tied to Locke. However, his storyline does not aim to reshape the larger Runeterra arc in a major way.
Riot continues refining its worldbuilding approach, focusing on tighter and more cohesive storytelling rather than sweeping, universe-altering events.
Why is Locke the only champion arriving in 2026?
You get just one new champion this year because the core champion development team shifted its attention to a large-scale update planned for later in 2026. Locke stands as the sole release while that broader project moves forward.
