Season 8 (2018) brought significant changes to League of Legends, running from January 16 to November 12, 2018. Here's a comprehensive overview of the major updates:

New Champions:

• Zoe
• Kai'Sa
• Pyke

Major Champion Updates:

• Visual and Gameplay: Swain, Irelia, Aatrox, Akali, Nunu, Ezreal
• Gameplay Only: Morgana, Zyra, Kalista, Rengar, Varus, Volibear, Ahri, Lissandra
• Various Visual/Audio Updates: Kennen, Cho'Gath, Jarvan IV, Lee Sin, Veigar, Vi

New Game Systems:

• Runes Reforged: Combined runes and masteries into five paths:
  • Precision (Attacks and sustained damage)
  • Domination (Burst damage and target access)
  • Sorcery (Abilities and resource manipulation)
  • Resolve (Durability and crowd control)
  • Inspiration (Creative tools and rule bending)

Notable Features:

• Removed level cap
• Introduced Blue Essence as main currency
• Added Hextech Crafting improvements
• Launched new game modes: OVERCHARGE, Snow Battle ARURF, Nexus Blitz, Odyssey
• Updated ARAM with Butcher's Bridge and gameplay improvements

Item Changes:

• New items including Stopwatch, Oblivion Orb, Spellbinder, Stormrazor
• Removed several items including Sightstone variants and Banner of Command
• Reintroduced Twin Shadows and Shurelya's Reverie

The season included extensive lore updates for multiple champions and introduced the first Essence Emporium, offering exclusive content for veteran players.

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