League of Legends champions are categorized into distinct classes that influence gameplay dynamics and team composition. Each champion can have a primary class and sometimes a secondary class.

Main Champion Classes:

Controllers

• Enchanters: Support-focused champions that enhance allies
• Catchers: Champions specializing in area control and pick potential

Fighters

• Juggernauts: Durable melee champions with high damage
• Divers: Mobile melee champions that excel at reaching priority targets

Mages

• Burst: Champions focused on single-target damage
• Battlemage: Sustained damage dealers with shorter range
• Artillery: Long-range damage dealers

Marksmen

• Specialized in consistent ranged damage

Slayers

• Assassins: High-mobility champions focusing on eliminating key targets
• Skirmishers: Durable damage dealers excelling in prolonged fights

Tanks

• Vanguards: Engage-focused tanks that start fights
• Wardens: Defensive tanks that protect allies

Specialists

• Unique champions that don't fit traditional classes

Key Attributes:

• Class: Defines core capabilities and playstyle
• Role: Practical function in a game (can vary based on items/situation)
• Position: Standard game location (Top, Jungle, Mid, Bottom, Support)

Class Interactions:

• Each class has natural counters and strengths
• Team composition typically requires a balance of different classes
• Understanding class relationships is crucial for strategic gameplay and drafting

Additional Classifications:

• Carry: Champions that become extremely powerful late-game
• Damage Type: Physical or magical damage focus
• Jungler: Champions capable of clearing jungle camps effectively
• Pusher: Efficient at destroying structures and clearing waves

Champions can adapt their roles through itemization and playstyle, though their base class design influences their optimal strategy.

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