Neon Strata is a series of alternate future/universe skins in League of Legends. Set in a world where the Foreglow transforms champions into an otherworldly force called Empyrean.
Few know of the Foreglow, and even fewer have seen its volatile neon flames. Normally a cosmic balancing force, something has tipped the scales, causing realms to collapse and funnel the Foreglow's power into single beings. Now known as Empyreans, these otherworldly forces of nature blaze a trail through the realms, each with their own agenda. The fire is spreading, with no end in sight.
Lore[]
- The first Empyrean, Pyke, tears through the realms on a destructive rampage against his counterparts, birthing new Empyreans in the process. Who will reign supreme as these new powerhouses emerge, and what will they do with their rapidly dwindling time left?
- Empyreans
Empyrean Akali
Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Emerald, Neon Facade, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
Before her realm's destruction, Akali was rotting away in prison for a failed assassination attempt on a despotic warlord. Now on her own as an Empyrean, she views her newfound freedom as a sign to stop the evil she couldn't before. The realms need a defender, and Akali is determined to fight for them as long as she can.
Empyrean Brand Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, Neon Facade, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
If the destruction of Brand's realm bent his mind, becoming an Empyrean broke it. To him, the randomness of being his realm's lone survivor and gaining the powers of a god prove that nothing truly matters. He could set fire to an entire planet or kill every version of his father. Everything is anarchy, and Brand is only too glad to spread it.
Empyrean Jax Chromas: Catseye, Citrine, Emerald, Neon Flare, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite, Turquoise
Hailing from a realm where he failed to protect his kingdom from annihilation, Jax was content to live in exile, until everything collapsed. Now an Empyrean, he knows that somewhere out there his kingdom is still intact. Even if it destroys him, he'll use all of his power to see his home one more time.
2Empyrean Jax (2Level 2)
After the destruction of his home, the Empyrean known as Jax wanders through realm after realm, hoping to find one where a version of his lost land still survives...
But not all Empyreans are quite so peaceful. Jax will not hesitate to stand in the way of those like Pyke, who seek the destruction of one realm after the next.
Empyrean Jhin Chromas: Aquamarine, Catseye, Emerald, Neon Flare, Pearl, Rainbow, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite
Jhin woke as an Empyrean with a sensation he'd never known before: true warmth. Exhilarated by the power, he set innocents ablaze with a flick of his hand. Finally, a muse worthy of him! The realization that “she” is slowly killing him only charms him more. Now if only he could find her source…- 4Empyrean Jhin (4Level 2,
4 Jhin's Dancing Grenade, 0 Second Bounce, 
Lotus Trap, Deadly Flourish, Curtain Call)
The Empyrean once known as Jhin is searching for the source of his own artistic fervor. The enchantment of a dangerous Muse draws him inexorably across realms--a poison he could never hope to resist.
"I would sacrifice every realm for the merest glimpse of a true Muse." - Empyrean Jhin
"There she is, at the end of this colorful carnage--the answer to the question at the heart of every performance." - Empyrean Jhin
"My art is the one art. This ashen realm stands witness!" - Empyrean Jhin
"Art is a fire of ecstasy that will consume us all. Burn, as I always imagined!" - Empyrean Jhin
"A fire, a flare, a burst of variegation!" - Empyrean Jhin
"I am a slave to this Muse. It was Her spark that set me free." - Empyrean Jhin
Empyrean Kayle Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, MSI 2024 Chaos, Neon Facade, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
Royal life for Kayle was one of blissful ignorance, while her sister pursued justice and equality for their subjects. After becoming the sole survivor of her realm, Kayle was awoken, and saw her fate as punishment for years of indifference. Now she doles out justice across the realms in tribute to her sister, though her methods are far more... severe.
Prestige Empyrean Kayle
When flames swept through Kayle's studio, at first she was overcome with grief. She had lost everything, but then realized that the fire freed her to do—and be—more. Now she returns to the Gala with her new line, Neon Flame, crossing styles, materials, and forms. Kayle has been reborn, and she will transcend everyone.
Empyrean K'Sante Chromas: Emerald, Neon Flare, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise
K'Sante prides himself on leading under adversity, but this is a challenge unlike any other. His realm is gone, he's living on borrowed time, and the other Empyreans don't realize that something released the Foreglow. Something bad. He knows only they can fix it, but they need their eyes opened. They need a leader.
Prestige Empyrean K'Sante
K'Sante's always been a trailblazer on the fashion circuit, and this year he definitely wants to make the audience sweat. With his crystal-laden drip and flawless makeup, he's about to light a fire under this Gala.
Empyrean Lux Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, Neon Flare, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite
Forced to live in squalor and shame for her magical abilities, Lux ironically escaped certain death when her realm collapsed. Now with the raw power of the Foreglow, she's free. It doesn't matter that she's on her last legs: she intends to live and experience as much as she can before the fire consumes her.- 3Empyrean Lux: Illuminated (3Level 2,
3 Lux's Incandescence)
When the destabilization of the Foreglow destroyed the realm she called home, Luxanna was finally able to claim the power she had been denied all her life. She will make the most of this Empyrean liberation--even if the cost of freedom is her own inevitable destruction.
"They were afraid of the light within. They should have feared the fire without."
"This radiance is building. The Foreglow can be channeled, but never contained!" - Empyrean Lux: Illuminated
Empyrean Malzahar Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, Neon Facade, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
Malzahar is the self-proclaimed Voice of the Foreglow. Traveling from realm to realm, he announces that the Empyreans are symptoms of a greater sickness, the fever designed to fight an infection festering across the dimensions. Whether Malzahar truly speaks for the neon flame is anyone's guess, but for now, he's only just warming up.
Empyrean Nocturne Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, Neon Facade, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
A nightmarish dimensional parasite, Nocturne was drawn to the Foreglow and—as it burrowed its way to the power's raw form—inadvertently created the first dimensional collapse and the first Empyrean, Pyke. With the Foreglow corrupting its original appearance, Nocturne seeks to experiment further with the Foreglow and find new ways to feed its hunger.
Empyrean Pyke Chromas: Emerald, Neon Flare, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise
Pyke remembers little before falling into the embrace of the Foreglow, only that he was defending his home. Waking in a new realm as the first Empyrean, he hears the whispers of other Pykes across the dimensions, taunting him from their homes. Why was his lost and not theirs? No answer will satisfy his searing rage, except vengeance.- 5Empyrean Pyke (5Level 2)
The first Empyrean to awake, Pyke remembers little but snatches of a destroyed homeland. Nothing can replace what he has lost, but killing every ungrateful, ignorant version of himself seems like a good enough place to start.
"Pyke kills, Pyke kills, Pyke kills... Pyke."
Empyrean Varus Chromas: Emerald, Neon Facade, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
Having lost his family, Varus was already consumed by vengeance when his realm collapsed. Not only did he survive, due to Nocturne's meddling, but two visiting Empyreans, Kai and Valmar, were absorbed into his bow. With the Foreglow stoking his rage, Varus vows to wipe out every last Empyrean, no matter what his new "friends" say.
Empyrean Vex Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, Neon Flare, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
Vex didn't need anyone. Growing up alone, she was self-sufficient and annoyed by most people. Her realm's destruction barely made her blink, but her new Empyrean powers did give her an idea. By empowering her own shadow, she finally had a companion she tolerated. Vex may not need anyone, but then again, misery loves company.- 4Empyrean Vex (4Level 2, 2 Vex's Glare)
The destruction of Vex's world was the best thing that ever happened to her. Now she is finally free of annoyance, except for that pesky shadow that still follows her from realm to realm...
"Color? Yeah, I'm not about that."
"This is my realm-incinerating stare." - Empyrean Vex
Empyrean Zac Chromas: Citrine, Emerald, Neon Flare, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
The Foreglow affects everyone differently. For Zac, it burned away all of his insecurities, but opened up his senses to the loneliness felt by the other Zacs across the realms. They needed him, and now he has the power to bring everyone together as one. A family reunion for the ages.
Empyrean Zed Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Emerald, Neon Flare, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
The Foreglow is a power many desire, but Zed resents how it exposes him. His is a strength born from darkness, away from prying eyes. Perhaps in the fallen Husk realm left in Pyke's wake can he build a new domain of shadows, one that no Empyrean can topple.- 3Empyrean Zed (3Level 2)
Though it grants him immense power, Zed finds the light of the Foreglow repugnant. As other Empyreans rampage through one realm after another, he searches for a Husk world from which he can build a true empire of shadows.
"We are the shadows cast by the burning realms." - Empyrean Zed
Chromas:
History[]
Fire to the Fuse[]
Events[]
Empyrean loading screen borders and summoner icons could be purchased through a 
1900 bundle for epic skins and a 2370 bundle for the legendary skin.
The prestige loading screen could be earned for 2000 event tokens during the 2024 Empyrean event.
Empyrean loading screen borders and summoner icons could be purchased through a 1900 bundle for epic skins and a 2370 bundle for the legendary skin.
The prestige loading screen could be earned for 2000 event tokens during the 2022 Worlds event.
Trivia[]
Prestige Empyrean K'Sante was made in collaboration with musician Lil Nas X.[1]
Empyrean Akali
Empyrean Brand
Empyrean Jax
Empyrean Jhin
Empyrean Kayle
Prestige Empyrean Kayle
Empyrean K'Sante
Prestige Empyrean K'Sante
Empyrean Lux
Empyrean Malzahar
Empyrean Nocturne
Empyrean Pyke
Empyrean Varus
Empyrean Vex
Empyrean Zac
Empyrean Zed
Media[]
- Related Music
Fire to the Fuse (Ft. Jackson Wang) - Official Empyrean Music Theme - League of Legends x 88rising-2
TFT Set 10 - EDM Music
- Related Videos
Empyrean 2022 - Official Skins Trailer - League of Legends
Lil Nas X Introduces The K’Sante Prestige Skin - Worlds 2022
GLOW UP - Prestige Empyrean K’Sante Skin Trailer - League of Legends
Empyrean 2022 Promo
Empyrean 2024 Promo
Empyrean Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Concept 4 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Concept 5 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Concept 6 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Ward Concept (by Riot Contracted Artist Kudos Productions)
Empyrean Brand Splash Concept (by Riot Contracted Artist Roanna Peroz)
Empyrean Jax Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Megan 'ZeOcelot' O'Rourke)
Empyrean Jax Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Megan 'ZeOcelot' O'Rourke)
Empyrean Jax Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Megan 'ZeOcelot' O'Rourke)
Empyrean Jax Splash Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Bo Chen)
Empyrean Jax Splash Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Bo Chen)
Empyrean Jhin Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Vlad 'Darkrown' Bacescu)
Empyrean Jhin Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Vlad 'Darkrown' Bacescu)
Empyrean Jhin Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Vlad 'Darkrown' Bacescu)
Empyrean Jhin Model 1 (by Riot Contracted Artists Virtuos Studio)
Empyrean Jhin Model 2 (by Riot Contracted Artists Virtuos Studio)
Empyrean K'Sante Concept (by Riot Artist Ray Cotton)
Prestige Empyrean K'Sante Concept (by Riot Artist Julian del Rey Aparicio)
Prestige Empyrean K'Sante Model 1 (by Riot Contracted Artist Joey Zhang)
Prestige Empyrean K'Sante Model 2 (by Riot Contracted Artist Joey Zhang)
Prestige Empyrean K'Sante "GLOW UP" Concept (by Riot Contracted Artist Giovana Novello)
Prestige Empyrean K'Sante "GLOW UP" Model (by Riot Contracted Artist Giovana Novello)
Empyrean Lux Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Julian del Rey Aparicio)
Empyrean Lux Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Julian del Rey Aparicio)
Empyrean Lux Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Julian del Rey Aparicio)
Empyrean Pyke Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Simon Dubuc)
Empyrean Pyke Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Simon Dubuc)
Empyrean Pyke Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Simon Dubuc)
Empyrean Pyke Concept 4 (by Riot Artist Simon Dubuc)
Empyrean Pyke Concept 5 (by Riot Artist Simon Dubuc)
Empyrean Pyke Concept 6 (by Riot Artist Simon Dubuc)
Empyrean Pyke Splash Concept 1 (by Riot Contracted Artist Nathaniel Himawan)
Empyrean Pyke Splash Concept 2 (by Riot Contracted Artist Nathaniel Himawan)
Empyrean Varus Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Steve Zheng)
Empyrean Varus Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Steve Zheng)
Empyrean Varus Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Steve Zheng)
Empyrean Varus Splash Concept (by Riot Contracted Artist Lejia Chan)
Empyrean Vex Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Vex Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Vex Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Vex Concept 4 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Vex Concept 5 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Vex Concept 6 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Vex Concept 7 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Vex Concept 8 (by Riot Artist Ricardo 'Azulazuli' Coelho)
Empyrean Vex Model 1 (by Riot Contracted Artists Virtuos Studio)
Empyrean Vex Model 2 (by Riot Contracted Artists Virtuos Studio)
Empyrean Vex Splash Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Horace 'Hozure' Hsu)
Empyrean Vex Splash Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Horace 'Hozure' Hsu)
Empyrean Zac Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Vlad 'Darkrown' Bacescu)
Empyrean Zac Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Vlad 'Darkrown' Bacescu)
Empyrean Zed Concept 1 (by Riot Artist Oussama 'Whiteleyth' Agazzoum)
Empyrean Zed Concept 2 (by Riot Artist Oussama 'Whiteleyth' Agazzoum)
Empyrean Zed Concept 3 (by Riot Artist Oussama 'Whiteleyth' Agazzoum)
Empyrean Zed Concept 4 (by Riot Artist Oussama 'Whiteleyth' Agazzoum)
Empyrean Zed Model 1 (by Riot Contracted Artists Virtuos Studio)
Empyrean Zed Model 2 (by Riot Contracted Artists Virtuos Studio)
- Main article: Summoner icon
Eternal Empyrean
Empyrean Nightmare
Empyrean Vengeance
Empyread Shard
Empyrean Akali Border
Empyrean Brand Border
Empyrean Jax Border
Empyrean Jhin Border
Empyrean Lux Border
Empyrean K'Sante Border
Prestige Edition Empyrean K'Sante
Empyrean Kayle Border
Prestige Edition Empyrean Kayle
Empyrean Malzahar Border
Empyrean Nocturne Border
Empyrean Pyke Border
Empyrean Varus Border
Empyrean Vex Border
Empyrean Zac Border
Empyrean Zed Border
Empyrean Jax Chroma
Empyrean Akali Chroma
Empyrean Brand Chroma
Empyrean Jhin Chroma
Empyrean Lux Chroma
Empyrean K'Sante Chroma
Empyrean Kayle Chroma
Empyrean Malzahar Chroma
Empyrean Nocturne Chroma
Empyrean Pyke Chroma
Empyrean Varus Chroma
Empyrean Vex Chroma
Empyrean Zac Chroma
Empyrean Zed Chroma
- Main article: Emotes
K'Sad
Transcend Mortality
Come Mortal
Duskbringer
Piercing Arrow
Oh Great, Another Vex
