Legends of Runeterra

RISE OF THE UNDERWORLDS.

A cinematic trailer for Legends of Runeterra, created in collaboration with Riot Games to support the launch of the Rise of the Underworlds card expansion. Set across Zaun, Shurima, and Bilgewater, the story follows monsters, rebels, and outcasts as they disrupt the schemes of the elite. The trailer expands Runeterra’s lore with a darker tone, introducing a world where the rules are changing - and not in the nobles’ favour.

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Credits

My Roles

Director

Compositing,

Motion Designer

Client

Riot Games

Legends Of Runeterra

Studio

Sun Creature

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Motionographer,

IMDb

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A WORLD UNRAVELING

Two Black Rose nobles meet in a dive bar in Zaun, calmly discussing their plans to destroy the city. While they talk, events begin to unfold elsewhere. Rek’Sai is seen disrupting their plans in the harsh Shuriman desert, while Pyke operates in the shadows aboard a Bilgewater pirate ship. The trailer builds toward a confrontation, ending with Ekko turning the tables on the nobles - both figuratively and literally.

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PUNK NOIR

Our visual direction drew heavily from the mood and framing of cloak-and-dagger cinema. The character styling and use of shadow were also inspired by Ninja Scroll, with its sharp silhouettes and dramatic lighting. We worked with richly textured environments and defined light sources to create a look that felt both animated and tangible. This approach helped bring weight to the story and gave each moment a strong sense of place and tone.

Rowena approaching a glowing green tree.

Older sister shielding her younger sister from danger, illustrated in an anime style.

WORLDS BUILT ON TONE

The environments were crafted to reflect the mood of each scene. Zaun’s bar was dense and atmospheric, lit with heavy shadows. The desert scenes brought scale and high contrast. On the pirate ship, the tone shifted toward horror, with a focus on dread and darkness. Each location was designed to feel grounded, yet heightened by the trailer’s cinematic treatment.