Passive effects in League of Legends are continuous bonuses that enhance gameplay through various mechanisms. These effects can be acquired through champion abilities, items, or global map effects.

Types of Passive Effects:

1. Constant Passives

• Persist throughout the game
• Include innate abilities and map-specific bonuses
• Example: Howling Abyss Aura

2. Restrained Passives

• Active until specific conditions disable them
• Example: Gangplank's Trial by Fire

3. Stacking Passives

• Effects increase with repeated actions
• Examples:
  • Jax's Relentless Assault
  • Kayle's Zeal buff
  • Guinsoo's Rageblade

4. Aura Passives

• Affect nearby allies or enemies
• Examples:
  • Nunu & Willump's Call of the Freljord
  • Abyssal Mask
  • Frozen Heart

5. Buffing Passives

• Increase basic statistics
• Examples:
  • Hecarim's Warpath
  • Serylda's Grudge
  • Sterak's Gage

Acquisition Methods:

1. Champion Abilities

• Every champion has an innate passive
• Some abilities have additional passive effects
• Example: Neeko's Shapesplitter

2. Items

• Grant passive effects while owned
• Effects may change through item upgrades
• Example: Fated Ashes

3. Global Map Effects

• Apply to all players throughout the match
• Include specific map bonuses and buffs

Champions with Notable Passive Components:

• Aatrox (Umbral Dash)
• Akshan (Going Rogue)
• Ashe (Ranger's Focus)
• Darius (Apprehend)
• Ekko (Parallel Convergence)
• Fiora (Grand Challenge)
• Garen (Courage)
• Jhin (Deadly Flourish)
• Kayle (Starfire Spellblade)
• Mordekaiser (Indestructible)
• Vayne (Silver Bolts)
• Zed (Living Shadow)

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