League of Legends Lead Designer August 'August' Browning's Champion Legacy
August Browning is a Lead Designer for League of Legends at Riot Games, joining the company in 2012 after graduating university. Originally from Alaska, he spent considerable time playing DotA and League of Legends, which influenced his professional work.
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Initially joining as a Champion Designer, Browning temporarily worked on an untitled adventure game from 2016 to 2017. He previously used the handle 'gypsylord' after his first dog, but later changed it to 'Riot August' after gaining cultural awareness about the term's racial implications in Europe.
Notable Champion Contributions:
- Vi, the Piltover Enforcer
- Jinx, the Loose Cannon
- Gnar (with Andrei 'Meddler' van Roon)
- Ekko, the Boy Who Shattered Time
- Jhin, the Virtuoso
- Senna, the Redeemer
- Viego, the Ruined King
- Zeri, the Spark of Zaun
- Bel'Veth (with Jonathan Fuller)
- Briar (with Glenn Anderson)
Additional Design Work:
- Champion reworks: Rengar, Kayle, Morgana, Wukong, Janna, Taliyah, Jax
- Game Systems: Keystone Masteries
- Game Modes: Nexus Blitz, Swarm Beta
Social Media:
- Active on Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, Twitch, and Twitter
Browning's work has significantly shaped League of Legends' champion roster and game systems, with a particular focus on creating unique and engaging character designs that resonate with players.
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