Who is Yunara? The new League of Legends ADC with roots in Ionia.
The 2025 Season 2 of League of Legends kicked off with a cinematic unlike any other—a stunning anime-inspired animation showcasing the Spirit Blossom festival of Ionia. Among familiar faces like Ahri, Yasuo, Shen, and Xin Zhao, a mysterious new figure caught everyone's attention.
Her name is Yunara, and Riot Games has officially confirmed her as the next ADC (Attack Damage Carry) coming to League. While her abilities remain under wraps, her presence in the cinematic provides a glimpse into her lore, theme, and combat role.
What we know about Yunara
- Origin: Ionia. All signs point to Yunara being a descendant or guardian of a significant historical figure from the region.
- Visual theme: Strongly tied to spiritual floral energy, a key motif in Ionia and the Spirit Blossom event.
- Potential ties: Her connection with Xin Zhao in the cinematic has sparked theories about a shared backstory.
- Confirmed role: A new ADC, suggesting a gameplay style focused on ranged attacks, fast-paced positioning, and sustained DPS.
Though her gameplay details are yet to be revealed, the cinematic hints at magical projectiles or floral-themed ranged attacks, possibly placing her in the hybrid category alongside Kai’Sa or Corki.
Why is Yunara generating so much hype?
From her brief cinematic appearance alone, the League of Legends community has exploded with fan theories and artwork. Her elegant, nature-inspired design and potential lore connections have already made her one of the most anticipated champions of the year.
With Riot's recent push toward more narrative and emotionally driven content, Yunara feels like more than just a marksman—she’s a character with real weight and potential in the evolving Runeterra universe.
A long-awaited addition to the ADC role
Since Smolder’s release in January 2024, Riot hadn’t introduced a new marksman. Yunara now arrives to refresh the bottom lane, a role that’s been hungry for fresh and competitive options. The last support release was Milio in March 2023, so the spotlight now returns to ADCs.
Yunara isn’t just another champion—she’s Riot’s way of deepening the lore of Ionia while honoring traditional anime aesthetics with modern gameplay design.
