Recall is a fundamental ability available to all League of Legends champions that allows them to return to their team's fountain after a brief channeling period.

Base Functionality:

• Activated by clicking the HUD icon or pressing 'B' (default)
• Requires successful channel duration
• Interrupted by most damage and crowd control effects
• Not visible through fog of war (though sound effects may persist)

Empowered Recall: Upgraded version available when possessing:

• Hand of Baron buff
• Glimpse of the Void buff
• Symbiotic Soles
• Synchronized Souls

Key Mechanics:

• Channel isn't 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
• Grounding and root effects will interrupt
• Disconnected players automatically walk to base instead

Notable Features:

• Challenger rank players receive special golden recall particles (since V9.11)
• Most champions released after Vi have unique recall animations
• Premium skins (1350+ RP) typically include custom recall animations
• Xayah and Rakan are the first champions with interactive recall mechanics

Development History:

• 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
• Previously affected by Utility Mastery improvements in Seasons 2 and 4

The recall system has become an integral part of League of Legends' gameplay, evolving from a simple utility function to include elaborate animations and special effects that enhance the game's visual experience while maintaining its core strategic purpose.

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