League of Legends Lead Designer August 'August' Browning: Creator Behind Popular Champions
August 'August' Browning is a Lead Designer at Riot Games, known for creating some of League of Legends' most iconic champions. He joined Riot in 2012 after graduating from university, bringing his extensive experience from playing DotA and League of Legends.
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Key Contributions:
- Created popular champions including Vi, Jinx, Ekko, Jhin, Senna, and Viego
- Worked on champion updates for Rengar, Kayle, Morgana, Wukong, Janna, and Taliyah
- Helped develop Keystone Masteries system
- Co-created Nexus Blitz game mode
- Contributed to numerous champion reworks and game systems
Notable Background:
- Originally went by 'gypsylord' but changed to 'Riot August' after gaining cultural awareness
- Briefly worked on Riot's adventure game project (2016-2017)
- Originally from Alaska
- Started as a Champion Designer before advancing to Lead Designer
Significant Champion Designs:
- Solo Projects: Vi, Jinx, Ekko, Jhin, Senna, Zeri
- Collaborative Works: Gnar, Bel'Veth, Briar, Wukong
- Champion Updates: Rengar, Kayle, Morgana, Janna, Taliyah, Jax
His design philosophy focuses on creating unique and engaging champion experiences while maintaining game balance. His work has significantly influenced League of Legends' champion roster and gameplay systems.
Find August on:
- Twitch
- TikTok
