Death in League of Legends occurs when a champion's health reaches zero. Champions who die face a respawn timer and their screen turns gray, while gold is rewarded to enemies who earned kills or assists.

Death Timer Mechanics:

Summoner's Rift:

• Base respawn time varies by champion level (10-52.5 seconds)
• Additional time based on game duration:
  • 15-30 minutes: +0.425% per 30 seconds
  • 30-45 minutes: +0.3% per 30 seconds
  • 45-55 minutes: +1.45% per 30 seconds

Howling Abyss:

• Death timer = (Level × 2) + 4 seconds
• Range: 6-40 seconds
• All champions start at level 3 (10-second initial timer)

While Dead:

• Players can shop for items
• View the map
• Use chat
• Use specific items: Elixirs (Iron, Sorcery, Wrath), Redemption, Your Cut

Lost Upon Death:

• Active buffs (Health Potions, Baron, Dragon)
• Certain champion/item stacks
• Blue and Red buffs transfer to killer

Death Prevention Mechanics:

1. Resurrection effects (in order):

   • Zilean's Chronoshift
   • Guardian Angel
   • Anivia's Rebirth/Zac's Cell Division

2. Minimum Health Thresholds:

   • Kindred's Lamb's Respite
   • Pantheon's Grand Starfall
   • Tryndamere's Undying Rage

3. Zombie States:

   • Karthus' Death Defied
   • Kog'Maw's Icathian Surprise
   • Sion's Glory in Death

Revival Methods:

• Respawn timer completion
• Akshan's Going Rogue ability

Death triggers various game events, including buff transfers, stack losses, and ability activations, making it a crucial mechanic in League of Legends' gameplay.

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