A broad, high-level look at the major eras and events that shaped Runeterra — kept careful and non-speculative.
Runeterra Timeline
A broad, high-level look at the major eras and events that shaped Runeterra — kept careful and non-speculative.
The First Era
Ancient Powers
Long before the modern regions, celestial aspects, ascended god-warriors and primordial forces shaped Runeterra. Their legacy still echoes through Shurima, Targon and the oldest magic in the world.
The Rise of Regions
Kingdoms & Cultures
Distinct civilizations grew across the world — the disciplined ideals of Demacia, the ambition of Noxus, the spiritual balance of Ionia — each forging its own identity and champions.
Ages of Conflict
War & Ambition
Empires clashed and borders were tested. Invasions, rebellions and rivalries defined a turbulent age, and many of today's champions were forged in its fires.
The Ruination
Death & the Black Mist
A catastrophe born of grief unleashed the Black Mist and created the Shadow Isles, binding countless souls to undeath and casting a long shadow over Runeterra.
The Modern Age
Progress & Arcane
Hextech and invention transformed Piltover and Zaun, while old powers stirred anew. It is in this age that many of the stories told across our champion pages unfold.