Recall is a fundamental ability available to all champions in League of Legends that allows players to return to their team's fountain. Players activate it by clicking its icon or pressing 'B' (default key), initiating a channel that lasts several seconds.

Key Features:

• Channels for 8 seconds (standard recall)
• Available to all champions
• Free to use
• Can be interrupted by damage and crowd control

Empowered Recall:

• Faster channel time
• Triggered by specific buffs:
  • Hand of Baron
  • Glimpse of the Void
• Or items:
  • Symbiotic Soles
  • Synchronized Souls

Important Mechanics:

• Cannot be interrupted by damage in final 0.1 seconds
• Damage fully blocked by shields won't cancel recall
• Death's Dance delayed damage doesn't interrupt
• Not visible through fog of war (sound effects still audible)
• Grounding and root effects interrupt channeling
• Disconnected players automatically walk to base instead

Special Features:

• Challenger rank players receive golden recall particles in their respective queues
• Most champions since Vi have unique recall animations
• Premium skins (1350+ RP) typically include custom recall animations
• Works with Little Legends in applicable game modes

Historical Notes:

• Originally tied to "Blue Pill" item in alpha
• Became optional summoner spell
• Eventually made standard for all champions
• Enhanced Recall variant existed in Dominion game mode
• Previous mastery systems included recall speed improvements

This core game mechanic has evolved significantly since League's launch, becoming an essential strategic element with both functional and cosmetic importance.

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