Mount Targon

Lore & Background

Mount Targon was added to Legends of Runeterra with the game's second set, Call of the Mountain, which was released for PC and mobile devices on August 26, 2020. This set introduced the region of Mount Targon along with new cards, mechanics, and further development to existing ones. Every existing region was given an additional champion, with Mount Targon having six champions at its introduction. The region's cards are flavored and themed by the fictional universe of Runeterra, which Riot Games has released through short stories, comic books, and an animated series. The developers sought to create a game that significantly lowered the barrier to entry compared to other collectible card games, and Mount Targon's design reflects that accessibility while maintaining the game's depth.

Reader's Guide

In Legends of Runeterra, Mount Targon is one of ten regions, each with a distinct style of play and identity. The region was introduced in the Call of the Mountain set on August 26, 2020. Players can build decks using cards from up to two regions, and there are no neutral cards. Mount Targon's cards include champions, followers, spells, and landmarks.

Landmarks were added in the Monuments of Power expansion and are played with regular unit mana, consuming a position on the player's board; they cannot block or attack. Some landmarks have a 'countdown' mechanic, causing a set effect after a certain number of rounds. The region's champions can level up, transforming into more powerful versions. Spell cards in Mount Targon have speeds—slow, fast, burst, and focus—determining when they can be played and how opponents can respond. The game is free-to-play and monetised through purchasable cosmetics, available on Microsoft Windows, iOS, and Android.