2XKO, Riot Games’ 2v2 fighting game, has now entered the Alpha Lab playstest enabling select pre-registered users to experience the game featuring six beloved champions from League of Legends. Each champion has a unique fighting style that can cater to veterans and rookies in the fighting game genre.
Here is the list of all the playable champions that are currently available for testing in the 2XKO Alpha Lab along with the best champion that you should pick up, depending on your playstyle.
Every playable champion in 2XKO and which one should you main
The six playable champions currently available in the 2XKO Alpha Lab playtest are:
- Darius
- Yasuo
- Ahri
- Illaoi
- Braum
- Ekko
1) Darius
Darius, the Hand of Noxus, is a powerful champion in 2XKO boasting a very simple kit that is easy to grasp for new players. Darius can unleash devastating attacks, deal extra damage thanks to his special Wound effect, and pull in enemy champions to set up lethal combos.
He is easily one of the best choices if you are new to the fighting game genre. You can find Darius’ complete moveset in 2XKO down below:
Specials
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Apprehend | S1 (Air OK) Follow up: Skullcrack – L Sunder – M The Hand of Noxus – H |
| Coward’s Bane | Down + S1 |
| Decimate | S2 Follow-up: Lacerate – S2 Thin Their Ranks – Forward + S2 |
| Break the Line | Forward + S2 + Same follow ups as Decimate |
| Grievous Wheel | Down + S2 |
| Trifarian Tactics | S2 (Air Only) |
Supers
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Noxian Revolution | Down + Down + S1 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
| Noxian Might | Down + Down + S2 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
Ultimate
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Noxian Guillotine | Down + Down + S1 + S2 (Requires 2 Ultimate Meter) |
Unique Moves
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Cut Down | Forward + M |
| Hamstring | Down-Forward + M |
| Savage Tackle | H (While running) |
2) Yasuo
Yasuo is a fast champion that can excel on both the offense and defense. As such, he is one of the more complicated champions to master as he has a wide moveset focusing on blocking attacks and unleashing well-timed counter-attacks.
Experienced players of the fighting game genre will highly appreciate Yasuo’s playstyle, and can get used to his moveset quickly which is listed below:
Specials
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Steel Tempest | S1 |
| Sweeping Blade | Down + S1 (Hold OK) Follow up: Dwelling Blade – S1 Parting Blade – S1 (After Dwelling Blade) Skybound Blade – S2 |
| Turbulet Wind | S2 (Hold OK, Air OK) |
| Wind Wall | Left + S2 |
| Calm | Down + S1 Follow up: Stomp – L Lashing Wind – M Sever Wind – H Sever Cloud – Down + H Zephyr Step – S1 Updraft – S2 Tailwind – Forward Headwind – Back Exit Calm – Down + S1 |
| Gale Blade | S1 (Hold OK, Air OK) Follow Up: Returning Gale – S1 Settling Gale – S2 (After Gale Blade or Returning Gale) |
Supers
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Storm Breaker | Down + Down + S1 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
| Rise, With the Wind | Down + Down + S2 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
Ultimate
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Last Breath | Down + Down + S1 + S2 (Requires 2 Ultimate Meter) |
Unique Moves
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Ankle Cut | Down-Forward + H (Charge) |
3) Ahri
Ahri is another highly mobile champion that excels at applying constant pressure on her enemies. She has a lot of aerial dashes and ranged attacks at her disposal, making her a nimble presence on the field.
She is a solid champion to pick up for all players, regardless of skill level. Ahri has the following moves in 2XKO:
Specials
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Foxfire Blast | S1 Follow ups: Foxfire Feint – Down + S1 Foxfire Leap – S1 Foxfire Dive – S1 (After Foxfire Leap) |
| Stalking Dart | Down + S1 |
| Foxfire Blast (Air) | Down + S1 or S1 (Air Only) |
| Wild Flares | S2 |
| Spirit Rush | Back or Back-Up or Up or Up-Forward or Forward + S2 |
| Spirit Rush (Air) | Back or Back-Up or Up or Up-Forward or Forward + S2 |
| Bounce! | Down + S2 |
| Trickstrer’s Flight | S2 (Air Only) |
Supers
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Orb of Deception | Down + Down + S1 (Hold OK and Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
| Hyper Spirit Rush | Down + Down + S2 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
Ultimate
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Charm | Down + Down + S1 + S2 (Requires 2 Ultimate Meter) |
Unique Moves
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Falling Spark | Down + L (Air Only) |
| Swept Away | Down-Forward + M (Air OK) |
| Air Dash | L + M or Forward + Forward (Air Only) |
4) Illaoi
Illaoi is one of the more complicated champions in 2XKO. However, she is a champion who absolutely rewards players who dedicate the time to unlock her true potential.
She has a very fun set-play revolving around her signature tentacles while unleashing powerful attacks. Listed below is Illaoi’s arsenal of moves in 2XKO:
Specials
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Tentacle Smash | S1 |
| Riptide | Forward + S1 Follow Up: Break – S1 |
| Tidal Swing | Down + S1 |
| Serpent’s Tongue | S1 (Air Only) |
| Prayer of Motion | Back + S1 (Hold OK and needs Tentacle) |
| Prayer in Stagnation | Back-Down + S1 (Needs Tentacle) |
| Guiding Hand | S2 |
| Harsh Lesson | Forward + S2 (Hold OK) |
| From the Depths | Down + S2 |
| Faith in Motion | S2 (Air Only |
Supers
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Crashing Waves | Down + Down + S1 (Hold OK and Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
| Wrath of Nagakabouros | Down + Down + S2 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
Ultimate
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Test of Spirit | Down + Down + S1 + S2 (Requires 2 Ultimate Meter) |
5) Braum
Braum is every supportive player’s dream come true. If you wish to save the day and make game-changing counters, look no further than the Heart of the Freljord.
Braum’s Unbreakable state is one of the defining factors of his kit, and makes him a formidable champion. He also has the cool ability to freeze enemies. You can find Braum’s moveset in 2XKO down below:
Specials
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Winter’s Bite | S1 |
| Leap, Little One | Forward + S1 (Hold OK) |
| Fight, Mighty One | Down + S1 |
| The Braum Baumb | S1 (Air Only) |
| Battering Ram | S2 (Hold OK) Follow ups: Glacier Breaker – S2 Winter’s Ride – S2 (Unbreakable) |
| Stand Behind Me | Back + S2 (Hold OK) |
| Iceborn Smash | Down + S2 |
| Shattering Spires | Down + S2 (Unbreakable) |
| The Great Swing | S2 (Air Only) |
Supers
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Glacial Fissure | Down + Down + S1 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
| The Heart of the Freljord | Down + Down + S2 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
Ultimate
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Snax Time | Down + Down + S1 + S2 (Requires 2 Ultimate Meter) |
Unique Moves
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Concussive Blow | Down-Forward + M |
| Revolving Door | Forward + H (Hold OK) Follow up: One More – Forward + H |
| Knock Knock | H (Follow up to Stand H) |
| It is Easy, See? | Down + H (Follow up to Crouch H) |
| Two-Step | Down-Forward + H (Hold OK) |
6) Ekko
Ekko, the Boy Who Shattered Time, is one of the easier champions to pick up when you initially start 2XKO.
However, the possibilities are endless thanks to his afterimage mechanic that allows him to be mobile on the battlefield while chaining powerful combos. Listed below is the complete moveset Ekko has in 2XKO:
Specials
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Timewinder | S1 (Air OK) |
| Timewinder Toss | Down + S1 |
| Temporal Slip | Forward + S1 |
| Chronostrike | S2 (Hold OK, Air OK) Follow ups: Replay – S2 (With Afterimage) Time’s Up – Down + S2 (With Afterimage) Chronoswitch – S2 (With Volatile Afterimage) Chronobreak – Down + S2 (With Volatile Afterimage) |
| Phase Dive | Down + S2 (Hold OK) |
Supers
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Mega Timewinder | Down + Down + S1 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
| Tangled Timeline | Down + Down + S2 (Requires 1 Ultimate Meter) |
Ultimate
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Attempt #37 | Down + Down + S1 + S2 (Requires 2 Ultimate Meter) |
Unique Moves
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| Heel Tap | Down-Forward + L |
| Flip It | Down-Forward + M |
| Step Up | H (While Running) |
| Air Hop | L + M or Forward + Forward (Air Only) |
Which champion should you pick in 2XKO
As there are only six playable champions at the moment, the choices are quite limited. However, beginners should opt for champions like Darius, Ahri, or Ekko as they have a lower barrier of entry compared to the other champions.
Experienced players who are comfortable with fighting game mechanics can look to main champions such as Illaoi and Yasuo. Braum is a champion that can cater to players looking to be more supportive instead of being the primary damage dealer for the team.
Ultimately, mastering at least two champions will be integral to your success since 2XKO is a 2v2 game at its core.
