how many champs are in lol

As of 2025, there are 170 champions in League of Legends. The most recent champion released is Mel Medarda. The number of champions has steadily grown since the game's launch in 2009, starting with 17 original champions at alpha release and expanding to this large roster over the years. Riot Games typically releases about 4-5 new champions per year currently, so this number may increase gradually in the near future.