All 2XKO Characters (& How to Unlock Them)

2XKO is a tag fighting game by Riot Games. Since it’s a 2v2 fighter, each match has you picking two champions to switch between, pulling off combos, and defending against your opponent in fast-paced combat. To secure the win, you need to take down both enemy champions in two out of three rounds, which makes having a strong lineup on your side essential. There’s already a decent roster of cool League of Legends champions available to choose from. This guide covers all the characters currently in 2XKO and explains how to unlock them, whether playing solo or teaming up as a duo.

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How to Unlock Characters in 2XKO

Currently, there are about 12 champions in 2XKO, with more expected to join the roster later. Each hero comes with a big moveset that includes specials, supers (ultimates), unique moves, and assists. You can check out all their moves in their Champion Profile. They also have cool skins, taunts, and finishers to make things more fun.

To unlock a character in 2XKO, click on the helmet icon on the main game screen, select the locked champion of your choice, go to the unlock section, and spend one of the following materials:

1 Champion Token
10,000 KO Points
10,000 Green Credits

KO Points are the premium currency and can only be obtained through in-game store purchases. Champion Tokens, on the other hand, are quite rare, but you can earn a few for free by completing the Play First Fight, 12 First Steps lessons, and with the arrival of new seasons.

For free-to-play players, the best way to get champions in 2XKO is by using Green Credits. You can earn them through casual matches or by completing daily, weekly, and featured missions. Daily missions are especially worth focusing on, since winning a casual match only gives about 10 Green Credits, making grinding through matches slow and painful.

Comparatively, missions let you unlock new playable heroes much faster. For example, three daily missions grant a total of 750 Green Credits per day, which means you can farm 10,000 of this currency in about 14 days. If you also finish weekly and featured challenges that grant 800 Green Credits each, you could likely unlock a champion in less than a week.

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All 2XKO Characters

Ahri - The Nine-Tailed Fox

Ahri is the free character you unlock after finishing the tutorial in 2XKO. She’s a fox in a human-like form, and her specials match that theme with moves like Foxfire Blast, Wild Flares, and Spirit Rush.

Like a clever fox, she uses the Orb of Deception as her ultimate attack, with Hyper Spirit Rush and Charm as her other two supers. Her combo attacks land real heavy, and her Hyper Spirit Rush Assist deals some of the highest damage in her kit. Her Archetype is Rushdown, making her perfect for fast, aggressive play.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
3	2	2	5	3

Blitzcrank - The Great Steam Golem

Blitzcrank is a locked champion. He’s a metal golem who was originally built to clean up trash, but as a fighter, he puts those mechanical powers to good use. His moves include Rocket Grab, Rocket Punch, and Spinning Turbine, making him a reliable pick for close-range brawls.

His supers are OP as well; Static Field lets him leap into the air and unleash a huge electric blast, while Trash Compactor slams enemies from above. His assist moves are great, with Static Field Assist easily being the strongest in our experience. Plus, his archetype is Grappler.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
3	4	4	2	3

Braum - The Heart of the Fareljord

Braum is a free fighter who looks like he’s inspired by Viking culture. If you’ve played League of Legends, you already know he’s from the cold Freljord region and likes protecting others.

His playstyle is mostly defensive with moves like Winter’s Bite, Battering Ram, and Stand Behind Me. But he can hit hard too, with Iceborn Smash, Shattering Spires, and The Great Swing. His ultimates are exceptional, with Snax Time doing big damage. He’s also great at combos, blocking attacks for your main character, and striking back with Glacial Fissure Assist. His archetype is Bruiser.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
2	5	5	2	4

Darius - The Hand of Noxus

A free League of Legends character who’s good for mid-range combat. He fights with a fantastic sword and uses moves like Apprehend, Coward’s Bane, and Salted Earth to keep enemies under pressure.

His supers are really strong, including Noxian Revolution, Noxian Might, and Noxian Guillotine. His assists are on the lighter side, but Noxian Might Assist is the best one of the bunch. His archetype is All-Rounder, making him solid at both offense and defense.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
3	4	4	2	5

Ekko - The Boy Who Shattered Time

Ekko is a free-to-play champion and a total science whiz. He uses his own gadgets and brains in battle with specials like Timewinder, Phase Dive, and Chronostrike.

His ultimate moves are where things get wild; Attempt lets him bend time to dodge hits and strike back, while Tangled Timeline creates illusory afterimages to throw enemies off and land heavy blows. As a secondary fighter, he can dash in and launch projectiles, but he really shines as a main character. His archetype is Mix-Up.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
3	2	2	4	3

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Illaoi - The Kraken Priestess

Illaoi is another free fighter you get to play after the tutorial. She’s an ancient powerhouse who calls on kraken tentacles to smash enemies and swings a big totem to strike up close. For close-range fights, moves like Faith in Motion, Guiding Hand, and Serpent’s Tongue work best, while Prayer in Stagnation and From the Depths hit strong from a distance.

Her supers are insane, with Test of Spirit dealing massive damage. She’s also a solid pick as a side fighter, with Wrath of Nagakabouros Assist cracking down hard. Like Braum, her archetype is Bruiser.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
3	4	4	2	3

Jinx - The Loose Cannon

Jinx is a locked fighter who loves using guns, explosives, and traps in 2v2 battles. Her specials are flashy and blooming with techniques like Pow Pow Up-Up!, Fishbones, and Zap. Her real firepower shows in her supers, like Zaaaapp! And Super Mega Death Rocket Monkey Cannon!

In combos, she does really well from a distance, firing shots and tossing bombs while staying out of reach. Her archetype is Zoner since she’s great at keeping enemies away.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
4	3	2	2	4

Teemo - The Swift Scout

Teemo is the third character in 2XKO that’s locked behind a paywall. He’s a critter and one of the only two non-human fighters in the game. As a sneaky scout and deceptive ranged fighter, his specials include moves like Guerrilla Tactics and Noxious Trap.

His ultimates also involve shooting darts and dropping mushroom bombs when opponents least expect it. He’s a good option as a tag team partner, thanks to his Noxious Sweeper Assist. His archetype is Trap.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
4	1	2	3	3

VI - The Piltover Enforcer

Vi is also a locked champion whose whole thing is punching enemies from all kinds of angles. Her regular moves pack a punch as well, like Vault Breaker and Denting Blows. Aside from physical attacks, she can punch the ground too, sending out Hextech energy that targets foes, like in her Hyper Crater Maker ult.

In Cease and Desist ult, she throws a complete beatdown. That said, as a side fighter, she's a recommended choice due to being a Rushdown archetype and also a heavy damage dealer.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
1	4	3	4	4

Yasuo - The Unforgiven

Yasuo is a free hero that you can pick for fights at any time. He’s an Ionian who can control wind and dash at enemies. He can also block projectiles, making him a great defender against characters like Vi, Teemo, and Jinx.

His normal attacks are decent, but his ults are really useful in mid-range combat. As a side fighter, he can protect your main character by creating a wind wall and even take the lead with his Storm Breaker assist. His archetype is All-Rounder, the second after Darius.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
3	3	3	3	3

Warwick - The Uncaged Wrath of Zaun

Warwick is one of the lockable champions in Riot Games’ 2XKO and the second animal fighter after Teemo. He’s a fierce wolf who charges at foes with his teeth and claws, using rushdown moves like Bloodlust, Feral Bite, and Feral Beast.

His supers, like Infinite Duress and Blood Hunt, turn him into a real hunter. He’s also excellent at tag fights. Like Ahri and Vi, his archetype is Rushdown.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
2	4	3	3	4

Caitlyn - The Sheriff of Piltover

Lastly, we've got Caitlyn, the final champion waiting to be unlocked on the team. Much like Jinx, she uses traps and guns to take down foes. Her exclusive weapon is a rifle, which lets her land precise shots. She’s effective in both close-range and long-range combat, as her ultimates are well-balanced.

Moves like Bola Boost and Tactical Dive let her strike enemies and bounce them off the ground, while Rifle Shot and Skyward Shot hit enemies from afar. Considering her ultimate and assist attacks, Caitlyn is best paired with tanks, since she can deal massive damage from the back row, which makes her perfect for a zoner.

Range	Power	Vitality	Mobility	Ease of Use
5	3	2	2	3

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Released: October 7, 2025
ESRB: Teen / Alcohol Reference, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s): Riot Games
Publisher(s): Riot Games