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Keywords in Legends of Runeterra Legends of Runeterra guide, tips

Last update: 30 January 2020

Most of the cards available in Legends of Runeterra have keywords that trigger specific effects when certain requirements are met. It should also be noted that some units may have more than 1 keyword. At the beginning of your adventure with Legends of Runeterra it may seem a bit complicated so it's worth taking some time to familiarize yourself with this system. Below you will find all the necessary information.

Icon - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

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Name

Description

Allegiance - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Allegiance

The unit you summon will receive a certain bonus if the card at the very top of your deck corresponds to a certain region. For example, if you use a unit from Demacia, the card at the very top of the deck must also come from Demacia.

Attack - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Attack

The effect is activated during the attack round when the unit attacks. For example, Elise calls the 1/1 spider during the attack.

Aura - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Aura

The effect that is applied when it exists on the board, and can affect the opponent, or even the cards in hand.

Barrier - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Barrier

Negates the next damage the unit would take.

Important! The Barrier keyword effect only lasts one round and do not stack. It is also worth remembering that the Barrier can be activated before the Tough effect.

Burst - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Burst

Spells with a Burst effect are activated immediately and the opponent cannot react to them.

Cant Block - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Can't Block

Individuals units that have this keyword cannot block enemy units.

Capture - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Capture

A unit that is Captured is removed from play until such point that the Captor is removed from play.

Challenger - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Challenger

A unit with a Challenger keyword can choose which unit it will block - even if it has Can't Block.

Death - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Death

If the unit's health points are reduced to 0 or unit gets eliminated in any other way, it triggers all death effects such as Last Breath.

Double Strike - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Double Strike

Double Strike allows a unit to deal combat damage twice during combat - once during the Quick Attack step and once during the standard attack step.

Important! Damage dealt during the Quick Attack step is resolved before entering the standard attack step, meaning units with Double Attack or Quick Attack can destroy blockers or remove Barriers without receiving damage in retaliation.

Drain - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Drain

Deal damage and heal your own Nexus.

Elusive - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Elusive

A unit with this keyword can only be blocked by another Elusive unit.

Enlightened - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Enlightened

When you have at least 10 mana crystals, Enlightened cards will gain lasting effects.

Ephemeral - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Ephemeral

A unit with a Ephemeral keyword will die as soon as it launches a strike. For example, Hecarim summons two such units during an attack.

Fast - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Fast

Fast spells can be played at any time, but allow the opponent to respond.

Fearsome - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Fearsome

Fearsome units can only be blocked by enemies with 3 or more Power. If a unit has both Fearsome and Challenger, it can pull any units in to block.

Fleeting - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Fleeting

Fleeting cards discard from hand when the round ends.

Frostbite - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Frostbite

Set a unit's Power to 0 this round (it can be changed after). You can change this effect by other enhancing or boosting spells.

Imbue - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Imbue

This ability is triggered when you resolve a spell.

Last Breath - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Last Breath

Units with the Last Breath keyword activate their ability at the moment of death. Among the Last Breath effects, you can distinguish, for example, the summoning of an additional unit.

Level Up - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Level Up

A keyword that causes a card to transform into another specific card. The transformation occurs immediately after a certain condition is met. For example, Garen will increase his level when he is hit twice.

Important! The transformation continues until the end of the match, even if the card is returned to your hand or sent to a cemetery. Some Champions can increase their level multiple times.

Lifesteal - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Lifesteal

The Lifesteal unit treats the Nexus when it is injured. For example, if a unit has 5 attack points, it will restore that amount of health to the Nexus.

Nexus Strike - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Nexus Strike

This keyword effect is activated when the unit hits an enemy Nexus.

Obliterate - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Obliterate

Obliterate means complete removal from the game.

Important! Obliterate does not activate additional Last Breath or other death related effects.

Overwhelm - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Overwhelm

Overwhelm causes excess damage to be transferred to an enemy Nexus. For example, if your unit has 8 attack points and the enemy blocker only has 3 life points, 5 points of damage will be transferred to Nexus.

Play - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Play

An effect that is triggered when a card is played from the hand.

Quick Attack - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Quick Attack

A unit with the Quick Attack keyword deals damage before units without that word.

Important! Damage dealt during the Quick Attack step is resolved before entering the standard attack step, meaning units with Double Attack or Quick Attack can destroy blockers or remove Barriers without receiving damage in retaliation.

Recall - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Recall

Return a unit to hand and remove all effects applied to it.

Regeneration - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Regeneration

Units that have Regeneration are healed fully at the start of each round.

Skill - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Skill

A spell-like effect is created and casted by a unit.

Slow - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Slow

Slow spells can be cast outside of combat. The opponent has time to respond.

Strike - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Strike

A keyword that activates when a unit deals damage during an attack.

Strongest - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Strongest

It means the unit with the highest number of attack points (highest power). Ties are broken by:

  • Highest health.
  • Then, highest cost.
Stun - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Stun

Remove a unit from combat. Stunned unit cannot attack or block for the rest of the round.

Important! Units with Challenger keyword can draw the Stunned units into battle.

Support - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Support

Gives an effect to the unit positioned to the right of this unit if this unit is attacking.

Tough - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Tough

Units with the Tough keyword receive 1 point of damage from all sources.

Important! These types of units can block enemies with 1/1 statistics without suffering any damage.

Trap - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Trap

Trap keyword is attached to a card in the deck, trapping it. When the trapped card is drawn, it performs the effect. For example, when you draw an infected card, your Nexus will be damaged.

Trigger - Keywords in Legends of Runeterra - Types of cards - Legends of Runeterra Guide

Trigger

When certain conditions are met, a specific effect is triggered.

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