Every Character in League of Legends 2025 Season 1 Cinematic

Karan |  Published: January 07, 2025
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The latest League of Legends cinematic takes us deep into the heart of Noxus in a way we’ve never seen before. Drawing inspiration from political dramas and Renaissance history, “Welcome to Noxus” brings together some of the empire’s most influential figures in a story that goes beyond typical power struggles.

Let’s take a look at every character that showed up in the League of Legends Season 1 2025 Cinematic: Welcome to Noxus!

Note: You can watch the LoL 2025 Season 1 cinematic here.

All Characters Shown in League of Legends 2025 Season 1 Cinematic

Let’s talk about who shows up in this LoL 2025 Season 1 cinematic and what they bring to the story.

trundle and darius fighting in lol season 2025 cinematic
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  • Darius: Darius remains one of Noxus’s most powerful military leaders. His presence in the cinematic reminds us why he’s such an intimidating force on the battlefield. His signature axe and commanding presence show that he’s still very much the face of Noxian military might.
  • Trundle: Trundle’s appearance is particularly interesting, as he is shown fighting Darius in the cinematic. His inclusion suggests some interesting developments in Noxian foreign relations.
elise and katarina fighting in lol season 2025 cinematic
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  • Elise: The Spider Queen makes her presence known in a fight with Katarina!
  • Katarina: The deadly assassin Katarina makes her appearance, bringing her signature blade-dancing style to the screen while fighting Elise.
leblanc and vladmir talking in lol season 2025 cinematic
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  • LeBlanc: The mysterious LeBlanc shows up and her presence usually means there’s more going on than meets the eye, and this cinematic is no exception.
  • Vladimir: The cinematic shows him having a conversation about something grave with LebBlanc.

Is Mel Coming to LoL?

mel medarda in lol season 2025 cinematic
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Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the cinematic is its focus on Mel Medarda, daughter of Ambessa. While Mel has been a significant character in the League universe, particularly through Arcane, her prominent role in this cinematic has sparked speculation about her possible future as a playable champion.

For those who might not know, Mel is already beloved by fans for her role in Arcane, where she showed herself to be a skilled politician and later turned into a mage. Her relationship with her mother, Ambessa, has been complex and fascinating, making her potential addition to the champion roster an exciting possibility.

This cinematic does more than introduce a new season – it carefully sets up what appears to be a significant year for Noxus in League of Legends. The focus on Mel Medarda, combined with the confirmed plans for a new series exploring Noxus, suggests we’re seeing just the beginning of a larger narrative.

Each character’s appearance in the cinematic, from Darius’s military presence to LeBlanc’s political maneuvering, gives us pieces of a puzzle that will likely unfold throughout 2025.

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Kanu is a veteran gaming journalist and industry insider whose work has appeared in prominent outlets including Dexerto and PCInvasion. Drawing from his experience across multiple gaming genres, he brings deep, firsthand knowledge to his coverage of the gaming and entertainment landscape.