Atakhan Guide: Complete Details on League's New Epic Monster and Its Rewards
Atakhan is a new epic monster in League of Legends Season 2025, spawning in either top or bottom river based on kill distribution. The monster appears at the 20-minute mark and spawns only once per game.
Two variants exist:
Ruinous Atakhan (High-Kill Games)
- Spawns when there are many kills by 14-minute mark
- Grants 25% increase on epic monster rewards
- Provides Blood Rose drops (permanent stacking bonuses for XP and adaptive force)
Voracious Atakhan (Low-Kill Games)
- Spawns when there are fewer kills by 14-minute mark
- Provides +40 gold per champion kill
- Grants 150-second death mitigation effect (reduced death timers)
Dark winged demon with red eyes
Spawn Location:
- Top river: If more kills occur in top lane
- Bottom river: If more kills occur in bottom lane
Dark monster with claws and fangs
Important Timeline Changes:
- Atakhan: Spawns at 20 minutes
- Rift Herald: Now spawns at 16 minutes (previously 14)
- Baron Nashor: Now spawns at 25 minutes (previously 20)
Aerial view of champions battling Atakhan
Team Benefits:
- All bonuses apply team-wide
- Blood Roses can be collected by any team member
- Effects benefit the entire team regardless of who collects them
While not as crucial as Baron or Void Grubs, Atakhan provides significant team advantages and should be prioritized when possible.
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Three soldiers in red Noxian wasteland