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Rakan

The Charmer

About Rakan

Rakan, The Charmer, is a powerful catcher and support champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in support of Summoner's Rift. First released on April 19, 2017 during Patch 7.8, Rakan has become known for their melee playstyle and magical damage output.

With 12 unique skins available, Rakan offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Rakan has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Rakan brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Rakan is primarily played as a catcher/support, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in support. Since their release in Patch 7.8, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Rakan's potential.

As a magical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Rakan requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against enemy strategies by providing utility, protection, and setup for teammates.

Rakan's story

As mercurial as he is charming, Rakan is an infamous vastayan troublemaker and the greatest battle-dancer in Lhotlan tribal history. To the humans of the Ionian highlands, his name has long been synonymous with wild festivals, uncontrollable parties, and anarchic music. Few would suspect this energetic, traveling showman is also partner to the rebel Xayah, and is dedicated to her cause.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Rakan's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Rakan

Whether you're just picking up Rakan or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this catcher and support champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Strong utility for the team
  • Good protection capabilities
  • Effective vision control
  • Useful in team engagements

Champion weaknesses

  • Limited income for items
  • Lower damage output
  • Vulnerable when caught alone
  • Dependent on team play

Rakan currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Rakan should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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