Legends of Runeterra will be returning for closed beta access at some point during Q1, but in the meantime we’re taking a closer look at the different Regions for the game. Be sure and visit the LoR official website to register for your chance to join.
In our first article we looked at the Shadow Isles and today we’re going to visit Demacia. The two regions are basically polar opposites. While the Shadow Isles promotes fear and despair, Demacia values honor and justice. The capital city was created to dampen magical abilities by using a foundation of petricite, a white stone that reduces the effectiveness of sorcery. With the King dead and the sole heir, Prince Jarvan IV, left waiting for approval of his succession from the other nobles, it is a very uncertain time, indeed.
Is this enough armor? I think I need more armor.
Champions for Demacia have resolve like no other and protect their region with fierce determination.
When these characters upgrade it’s clear that they mean business!
Mechanics for Demacia focus on survival and combat control. Expect to see keywords for Challenger, Tough, and Barrier abilities. Being able to dictate who you are battling is a great combat trick and when your units are so resilient it makes them even more difficult to kill. Although magic use is frowned upon by the inhabitants of this region, you’ll still discover quite a few ways to provide Barriers as a defense or modify follower’s stats with other buffs.
Here’s CHARM3R having fun with a Fiora & Shen Barrier combo deck.
This deck showcases some heavy hitters and ramps up pretty fast to get there.
When looking for a partner region for Demacia you’ve got several good options. You might consider Ionia to take advantage of other Barrier cards. If you’re interested in boosting mana production as quickly as possible then Freljord would make a good choice. You might even choose Piltover & Zaun if you’re interested in some big spells.
My color palette should tell you I'm obviously one of the "good guys".
If you’ve got a favorite deck and would like to share it, please use the Runeterra Deckbuilder on our site. Let me know what Demacia cards you’re excited about in the comments below!
Comments
Another nice article !
One of other mechanics of Demacia is Mageseekers. I would like to see them in the article as well but you forgot them because they didn't do well in the preview, I presume. :)
Demacians don't like magic so well, Tianna Crownguard wants Lux to be a warrior than a Mage and even their all in-game quotes are about that. So, thematically and mechanically Mageseeker cards that discards spells, synergizes with spells etc, is one of the mechanics and themes of the Demacia. Btw, the only silence-like cards in demacia as well, one is a spell, and one is a minion that has been reworked on second preview and she is a mageseeker too.
I am saying that because it is possible to see more Mageseeker cards in Demacia in future in my opinion.
Expecting to see more of them if there will be a champion in Mageseeker group.
Runeterra is cool and all but so are other card games. Would enjoy seeing some love for Gwent! It recently released on the app store sitting at 4.8 stars and 16k ratings.
For perspective...
Shadowverse: 4.3 stars, 1.1k ratings
Elder Scrolls: Legends: 4.2 stars, 5.7k ratings