
League of Legends: Understanding Runeterra's Demon Species
Demons are malevolent spirits that feed on and manipulate negative human emotions. Each demon specializes in a specific emotion, tormenting victims until death. While they can appear anywhere in Runeterra, they're most commonly found in areas of intense suffering and despair.
Key Characteristics:
- Formless spirits that can shapeshift
- Feed on specific negative emotions
- Cannot be harmed by regular physical weapons
- Can be banished/sealed with spiritual weapons or petricite
- Able to mimic victims' voices and mannerisms
Major Types:
- The Ten - Original demon siblings from creation
- Full Demons - Powerful entities like Evelynn and Fiddlesticks
- Azakana - Lesser parasitic demons that target specific fears

Fiddlesticks, menacing scarecrow demonic champion
Notable Demons:
- Ashlesh - Feeds on primal joy, imprisoned in the seventh layer of the underworld
- Tybaulk - Fire demon bound to Annie through her teddy bear
- Raum - Controlled by Swain
- Camphor - Feeds on doubt, defeated by Pantheon
- Multiple lesser demons bound to Evelynn

Ancient book page on demonology
Historical Events:
- Emerged during times of great conflict like the Rune Wars
- Some served Mordekaiser during his reign
- Increased activity in Ionia after the Noxian invasion
- Currently studied and documented in the Demonic Compendium

Glowing red demonic summoning circle
Combat & Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable to petricite weapons
- Can be sealed using spiritual weapons
- Susceptible to powerful light magic
- Cannot be controlled by the Black Mist but can be driven berserk
Evil spirits that feed on negative emotions, demons represent a constant threat to mortals throughout Runeterra, requiring constant vigilance from various orders and champions to keep their influence in check.
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