Viego, League of Legends’ New Champion, Could Debut in Pro Play
Viego, the latest champion in League of Legends, may finally make his debut in professional play.
In the upcoming week eight of the 2021 LEC Spring Split, Viego, also known as the Ruined King, will remain disabled on Patch 11.5, according to LEC commissioner Maximilian Peter Schmidt. However, there is still a possibility that he will make his first appearance in the playoffs on Patch 11.6. This also opens up a chance for the champion to be available for the Mid-Season Invitational in May.
Since its release on Jan. 21, Viego has faced numerous issues. Developers have fixed several game-breaking bugs, but more have been discovered.
One interaction with the champion caused the client to crash. Another bug allowed Viego to permanently summon Yone’s soul after possessing him, granting vision for the entire match. A recent bug involved an exploit with Dark Seal and an infinite pool of ability power.
The champion’s abilities that allow him to possess enemy bodies have led to various potential issues.
If Riot decides to enable Viego for the playoffs, he will debut in late March. It remains to be seen if other competitive regions will follow suit, but it’s likely.
The LEC will continue on Friday, March 12, where the top six teams for the playoffs will be determined.