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While it\u2019s unclear at this time if Zeri will usher in a year of Zaun-related champions, it\u2019s possible considering the region has been under a microscope since the release of Arcane last fall.\u00a0 There could be some time until Zeri hits the live servers, but the champion is still on the way and will most likely be released sometime in early 2022. This year\u2019s ranked League season began on Jan. 7, so it\u2019s likely that Zeri won\u2019t be released until after that date. See League of Legends on Amazon Here\u2019s everything we know about the upcoming League champion so far.\u00a0 She has an \"electric\" kit Zeri\u2019s abilities revolve around the use of electric magic. The power of electricity can be found in both her body and her electric gun, both of which are presumably used by the champion in combat, according to her official biography. Zeri\u2019s lore says her mother crafted her a rifle at a young age that could be powered by Zeri\u2019s emotions. The rifle\u2019s \u201cconductive barrel amplifies her power directly from her hands,\u201d according to Riot. Zeri also found a way to control her powers with the help of her jacket, which allows her to shoot \u201csomewhat precise electric bursts,\u201d according to her biography. Zeri\u2019s abilities revolve around electric sparks and lasers, most notably through the use of skill shots. The active portion of Burst Fire (Q) shoots a seven-round burst at the first target in her way, while her Ultrashock Laser (W) releases a targeted shot that can pierce through walls and extend its range. Perhaps the most signature part of Zeri\u2019s kit, though, comes in the form of her auto attacks. Zeri\u2019s Burst Fire (Q) has a passive ability attached to it that allows her auto attacks to deal magic damage and scale with her Ability Power.\u00a0 Related: Here are all of Zeri\u2019s abilities in League of Legends Zeri can also dash over and through any walls or pieces of terrain through the use of her Spark Surge (E). Her ultimate ability, Lightning Crash (R), deals area-of-effect damage and supercharges her, boosting her movement speed, attack speed, and overall damage. She hails from Zaun Zeri is one of the latest champions to have a heritage in the undercity of Zaun. She spent her entire childhood in the city, growing up in a \u201clarge working-class family,\u201d according to her biography.\u00a0 Zeri\u2019s lore ties her deeply to the Chem-barons of Zaun, a group of opportunists looking to capitalize on the resources and energy in the city. One day, a mining accident caused by the Chem-barons put Zeri, as well as her family and friends, in danger. But the headstrong Zeri was able to use her electric magic to save countless people from the disaster. Still, Zeri realized it wasn\u2019t enough. She came to the conclusion that she had to take the fight to the Chem-barons to truly keep Zaun safe. Zeri made it a goal of hers to get a better grip on her electrical abilities so that they may become more effective and reliable in combat situations.\u00a0 Whether Zeri has any ties to Riot\u2019s recently released animated television series Arcane is yet to be seen. But the new champion is related to Ekko, according to her official champion page, another League character who descends from Zaun and appeared in Arcane. Additionally, considering the Chem-barons also appeared in the first season of Arcane, it\u2019s possible that Zeri could have some kind of presence in the show.\u00a0 She\u2019ll be released early this year Zeri will come to the live\u00a0League of Legends\u00a0servers on Jan. 20. 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While it\u2019s unclear at this time if Zeri will usher in a year of Zaun-related champions, it\u2019s possible considering the region has been under a microscope since the release of Arcane last fall.\u00a0 There could be some time until Zeri hits the live servers, but the champion is still on the way and will most likely be released sometime in early 2022. This year\u2019s ranked League season began on Jan. 7, so it\u2019s likely that Zeri won\u2019t be released until after that date. See League of Legends on Amazon Here\u2019s everything we know about the upcoming League champion so far.\u00a0 She has an \"electric\" kit Zeri\u2019s abilities revolve around the use of electric magic. The power of electricity can be found in both her body and her electric gun, both of which are presumably used by the champion in combat, according to her official biography. Zeri\u2019s lore says her mother crafted her a rifle at a young age that could be powered by Zeri\u2019s emotions. The rifle\u2019s \u201cconductive barrel amplifies her power directly from her hands,\u201d according to Riot. Zeri also found a way to control her powers with the help of her jacket, which allows her to shoot \u201csomewhat precise electric bursts,\u201d according to her biography. Zeri\u2019s abilities revolve around electric sparks and lasers, most notably through the use of skill shots. The active portion of Burst Fire (Q) shoots a seven-round burst at the first target in her way, while her Ultrashock Laser (W) releases a targeted shot that can pierce through walls and extend its range. Perhaps the most signature part of Zeri\u2019s kit, though, comes in the form of her auto attacks. Zeri\u2019s Burst Fire (Q) has a passive ability attached to it that allows her auto attacks to deal magic damage and scale with her Ability Power.\u00a0 Related: Here are all of Zeri\u2019s abilities in League of Legends Zeri can also dash over and through any walls or pieces of terrain through the use of her Spark Surge (E). Her ultimate ability, Lightning Crash (R), deals area-of-effect damage and supercharges her, boosting her movement speed, attack speed, and overall damage. She hails from Zaun Zeri is one of the latest champions to have a heritage in the undercity of Zaun. She spent her entire childhood in the city, growing up in a \u201clarge working-class family,\u201d according to her biography.\u00a0 Zeri\u2019s lore ties her deeply to the Chem-barons of Zaun, a group of opportunists looking to capitalize on the resources and energy in the city. One day, a mining accident caused by the Chem-barons put Zeri, as well as her family and friends, in danger. But the headstrong Zeri was able to use her electric magic to save countless people from the disaster. Still, Zeri realized it wasn\u2019t enough. She came to the conclusion that she had to take the fight to the Chem-barons to truly keep Zaun safe. Zeri made it a goal of hers to get a better grip on her electrical abilities so that they may become more effective and reliable in combat situations.\u00a0 Whether Zeri has any ties to Riot\u2019s recently released animated television series Arcane is yet to be seen. But the new champion is related to Ekko, according to her official champion page, another League character who descends from Zaun and appeared in Arcane. Additionally, considering the Chem-barons also appeared in the first season of Arcane, it\u2019s possible that Zeri could have some kind of presence in the show.\u00a0 She\u2019ll be released early this year Zeri will come to the live\u00a0League of Legends\u00a0servers on Jan. 20. 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Just a few days before the official beginning of the 2022 League of Legends <\/em>ranked season, Riot Games revealed massive additions and changes coming to the game. Most notably, the company unveiled the game\u2019s next champion<\/a>, Zeri, the Spark of Zaun.<\/p>

Only four champions were released in 2021, but Riot has already hit the ground running with the first champion reveal of the new year during the first week of 2022. Last season, each champion release was tied to the Ruination event, with Viego, Gwen, Viego, and Vex all being related to the Shadow Isles, the Sentinels of Light, and the Ruined King\u2019s quest to upend the world as we knew it. While it\u2019s unclear at this time if Zeri will usher in a year of Zaun-related champions, it\u2019s possible considering the region has been under a microscope since the release of Arcane<\/em><\/a> <\/em>last fall. <\/p>

There could be some time until Zeri hits the live servers, but the champion is still on the way and will most likely be released sometime in early 2022. This year\u2019s ranked League <\/em>season began on Jan. 7, so it\u2019s likely that Zeri won\u2019t be released until after that date. <\/p>

Here\u2019s everything we know about the upcoming League <\/em>champion so far. <\/p>