League of Legends: Complete Guide to Hextech Technology
Hextech is a revolutionary magical technology that combines elemental and spirit magic into artifacts usable by anyone, regardless of their natural magical ability. It operates through rare hex crystals that serve as its power source.
Notable Features:
- Requires hex crystals (also called hexite crystals or hextech gemstones) to function
- Combines both magical and technological components
- Created in Piltover during the early 900s AN
- Originally derived from Brackern crystals from Shurima
- Later developed into synthetic versions by the Ferros Clan
Key Users:
- Camille: Enhanced with a hextech heart
- Jayce: Wields the Mercury Hammer/Cannon
- Viktor: Created the Perfect Hex Core and Hex Claw
- Vi: Uses Atlas Gauntlets
- Jinx: Powers Fishbones with hextech
- Ekko: Operates the Z-Drive
- Seraphine: Performs with Hextech Music Platform
- Caitlyn: Uses a custom hextech rifle
Properties:
- Versatile power source limited only by user imagination
- Can power machinery and create powerful energy beams
- Requires specialized runes for activation
- Each hextech device is unique and custom-crafted
- Manufacturing process remains a closely guarded secret
Notable Inventions:
- Atlas Gauntlets: Strength-enhancing accessories
- Z-Drive: Time manipulation device
- Hextech Golems: Intelligent mechanical constructs
- Mercury Hammer/Cannon: Transforming weapon
- Hextech Micro-Rockets: Unguided warheads
- Star Rods: Advanced lighting technology
- Repair Bots: Self-operating maintenance machines
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Impact:
- Revolutionized technology in Piltover and Zaun
- Created new possibilities for non-magical users
- Led to significant technological advancement
- Sparked innovation across multiple fields
- Remains central to Piltover's technological superiority
Safety Considerations:
- Raw crystals can be volatile and explosive
- Requires proper stabilization and containment
- Manufacturing process may contribute to Zaun Gray
- Synthetic versions are less powerful but more accessible