Hwei Champion Theme | League of Legends 

Thanks for taking the time to check out Hwei's theme! I'd like to extend a huge thank you to Riot Games for having me back to compose another Champion theme (although this one is obviously much different from Nilah's in pretty much every conceivable way). We worked really hard in order to create a theme that not only encapsulated Hwei's complex persona, but also told his tragic story. You may have already caught some of these details I’m about to share below if you've already listened at this point, but here are some general story bits that we tried to convey through the composition as well as the orchestration: ________ Solo Flute: Represents Hwei's "Light" (His kindness, vibrancy of mind and upbringing on Koyehn) Solo Cello: Represents Hwei's "Darkness" (His dangerous intensity of expression and imagination as well as horrified intrigue and despair) Piano: The connective tissue between the two (Also represents his more grounded, melancholic temperament) Violin: Jhin/Jhin's influence (0:00 - 1:12) - His early, peaceful life. Painting his visions for his temple masters. (1:13 - 2:00) - As the years pass, he continues to paint according to the teachings of his temple (flute lead) while also venturing off on his own at night to paint his more "dangerous" and visionary art (cello joins). (2:00) - Jhin.... (2:25 - 2:37) - Pleading conversation and confrontation with Jhin. This eventually leads to.... (2:38 - 3:02) - Complete and utter devastation and betrayal, brought forth through Jhin's massacre. Hwei grapples with the shocking revelation and aftermath. He struggles to find balance between his intense sorrow and inner turmoil in conjunction with the hopeful empathy and kindness that lies deep within him. (3:03 - 3:43) - Present day Hwei, unshackled and wielding his art to fully express his complex visions in order to manipulate the world around him. (3:44 - End) - Quiet and lonely reflection that calls back to the intro (although now with more emotional weight and life experience). ________ So, there you have it! I hope you enjoy listening to Hwei's theme as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Remember Jhin's obsession with four? Interestingly, Hwei's theme has aspects and references to the number three (3) instead, from the inner meter (it almost feels waltz-y at times) to the little violin trills. It's like a dance... one that lacks warmth, but is filled with life.

Y’all need to have these be background music in the client for a week or two after a new champ comes out. Every theme is a banger

League music never dissapoints!!

I love how Hwei's ambivalent feelings are reflected in his theme. There's something somber that has shades of Jhin's violin and the trauma he caused mixed with how he helped Hwei embrace his own artistic sense, yet there's also something more hopefully and gentle with the wind instrument, that fits Hwei's choice of kindness and empathy. Both mix and create something new, bolder and adventurous, with a steadfast rhythm that suits Hwei's way of living. Amazing storytelling, GG Riot Music Department, another W for you.

If Jhin received some voicelines for Hwei too, this champion release would be absolutely perfect.

He's almost as up my alley as Jhin. What a masterpiece of champion design. His theme is exactly what I was expecting. I'm pretty sure it starts in a major key, then we transition to minor at 0:51 and it sounds so tragic and full of sorrow. And then we even get a solo at 2:25, my favourite part in Jhin's theme as well.

Riot you really outdid yourself with this champion :D i dont care if he is balanced or not at the start, you cant always guarantee that at the beginning ofcourse. But im really happy how the design turned out and i've always wished for a champion with this kind of kit! Thanks for all the years of Entertainment and fun

Goth femboy artist theme goes pretty hard ngl

I like how the violin/other strings instruments in Hwei's theme can be interpreted as the darkness Jhin awoke in him, meanwhile the wind instruments can be interpreted as the light and innocence Hwei still has. Or maybe I'm completely wrong and just a loser idk

3:05 I FREAKING LOVE THIS PART!! Give all the people involved in this a raise!

I'm so glad Riot started crediting their artists. This video's even showing their faces. I absolutely love this! (It might have been happening for a few songs now without me noticing, I don't know, but I know this is recent)

The flute and violin in this theme go so hard in this theme it's insane.

I went to music school for instrumental performance No piece I studied nor listened to gave me the goosebumps and the emotions of 2:25 Ben Jacobson and Cameron Stone worked some serious magic on their instruments I cannot describe the feeling

I am so in love with him you have no idea. On PBE I have never had more fun learning and playing a champ. I love his design and his playstyle. But most of all actually, I love his personality. His mind is so beautiful. Man I wish I knew someone like him, his way of thinking and speaking makes me feel less lonley... I guess cause someone sees the world kind of like I do too?

I can't stop playing this song, it doesn't get old, so beautiful

So excited for him! The second you guys said there was an artist coming to the rift in an earlier video I was THRILLED! He's better than I had hoped for.

Haven't dug into his lore, but I love the little details in his animations that resemble Jhin. The flamboyant flips of arms after a shot, even the strut seems similar, just more moody.

I love these theme videos also including the concept art. It's cool to see that someone like Sett had several radically different design concepts, but Hwei was so clearly defined right at the start that there was little to no change or variants.

The opening gets me teary-eyed. If this played while I was walking through a serene forest, I would start crying. This is an absolute masterpiece. So beautiful.

this is actually so heat bro if this was for a movie it would go INSANE

This theme is absolutely stunning. It captures the story of the character so deeply. When I first listened to the theme before even reading Hwei’s background I could feel the music alluding to a deep traumatic past connected in with being an artist. Just incredible

so beautiful, elegant and melancholic. just like him! 🖤🖌

You really outdid yourself on the music. I just finished a music composition degree and honestly I was inspired to write more music because of this alone.

Riot Music, perfect, as always. It's amazing that this record label also makes games and such on the side!

always bangers riot music team slaps.

Hope the theme will play when playing the champ !

2:25 They incorporated part of Jhin's theme for Hwei's theme

Thanks for making those videos. Reminds me of the old speeded up splash art video back in the days. It's really inspiring for people that want to work in the industry and this is another great video. Love the inclusion of the flutist, too.

he looks so cool tbh, and this theme is so sick too

I love how shy and unconfident he appears when he's just walking around with his head down and his hands in his pocket with a slouched posture. Yet he springs to life when he brandishes his brush. He suddenly appears so confident, powerful and authoritative. It's great visual story telling that I think a lot of creatives can relate to.

I've wanted a Fine Art champ for a couple years. ITS FINALLY HAPPENED! Thank you Riot team, I appreciate the work and effort you put in.

2:25 and further goes right into the heart

Props to the music team. This theme is amazing as always. Also that concept art looks sick!

This theme is so peacefull, i would love to see a mash up with Jhin's. It's really beautifull how it turned out. GG Riot

i actually love it. riot has DEFINITELY wanted to release this champion for YEARS, glad to see they're finally doing it.

Ever since I heard warriors by imagine dragons I've fallen in love with all the songs made for league of legends, you guys never dissapoint!

_"I keep spiraling down paths I never thought I'd go... I see... Destruction. Light. Despair. You awoke it in me, Jhin."_ _"...There is light in me! I can't lose sight of it!"_

Just the music alone is a gift to the community!

Gorgeous harmony

Of course Riot Music Team never fails to deliver.

Absolutely beautiful ^^ I always love hearing the themes, and the concepts here are so fun to see more of

This music is masterpiece itself

The concept with the cape in game, is so cool

Since 03:20 It sounds similar to Jhin's theme to me, if that was on purpose it is an amazing detail; The song is so beautiful.

beautiful theme as always 🥺💕 new favourite def captures his personality and vibes very well

bro....I could immediately tell this was a bamboo flute...combine a bit of Ghost of Tsushima with God of War...that's kinda what this sounds like...amazing his design...dang, why does he give me Stefano Valentini vibes combined with like Ivern or something? cool champ...very unique how they went for burst mage instead of slasher or something

this is just beautiful. love it.

Absolutely one of the most creative and fun looking champs with a banger theme too? Riot is giving me faith in league + the new season looks SO FUN Riot have redeemed themselves! Now im starting to feel the biggest budget league has ever got and I can already feel it, his lore will be at least very good just from the music and design

Can't wait to hear MarcoMeatball react to this one, and see if he picks up on the 3 phases of music to indicate the 3 "styles" of art Hwei finds himself using.

So glad they finally made the new theme. It was truly fantastic!

I’ve never been this exited for a new champion since Jhin’s reveal, thank you riot ❤❤❤

Wow it’s my first time seeing you using champion 3 model to set a pose for splash art

Riots music department nails it again. Amazing music.

Looking forward to becoming a Hwei main 🎉

Sounds like something out of the Ori games, in the best possible way. Very nice.

The themes are always so good

So cool how his theme has callbacks to Jhins theme

Just amazing work! Lovely

idk if its just me but it has legend of zelda soundtrack vibes, i love it

I love Jhin, he's the most interesting character in lol for me. It's great that he now has a successor. And the theme is beautiful as well!

masterpiece

This is beautiful, riots music never misses

So goooood! Please bring back leagues classic login screens as a toggle riot!

Just realized he seems to be a lefty! It's nice to see.

Hwei’s Champion Theme is in a very good spot this time! Glad they outdid themselves with this music!

Oh my god I love him!

Incredible league artistry as usual. Always a pleasure to bless my eyes with the process of riots champion creation. Well done team

GOD THIS IS PERFECT FOR HIM…

One of the most beautiful themes in recent years.

beauty at its core

Jhin if he had taken the graphic design course.

The links to Jhin's theme is beautiful

Always love to see the development process of a champ whilst hearing the theme! From pencil to Rift as I like to call it

Great theme

It sounds so good💯😭

im so excited for this come out!!! :D

2:25 masterpiece

classic art student energy

nice to see a bit of the music team

This is one of the most beautiful themes riot has done lately

Really beautiful artwork

No Hwei This is sick

He is so drama queen and i love that!!!

Magnifique

already love it

i can hear similarities to jhin's theme in parts of the song. that's so cool

Banger

Shoutout to the cello referencing kindreds wolf, good stuff rito

Now I can unleash the power of a digital designer

hes sooo friggin bootiful i love him *SMOOCH* the colors and pop in his abilities *SMOOCH*

This is a musical masterpiece.

Thank you for creating Hwei, honestly all I wanted for a new mage character

Been waiting for this champion for years can’t wait to main him I love the hard work that went into making him.

I love this theme, I really FEEL like Hwei while listening to it.

Hwei has a really cool design, plus i like how riot trying to do new things

He's jus like me fr

Easily one of my top 5 best champion themes, alongside Jhin and Gwen

A masterpiece

Very good music