Icon Spotlight

Traveler's Penguin Icon

Released in 2015

About This Icon

The Traveler's Penguin Icon is a standard summoner icon first introduced to League of Legends in 2015.

Acquired by having another player gift it to you during the 2015 Snowdown event!.

Summoner icons like the Traveler's Penguin Icon let you personalize your League of Legends account, displaying next to your name in friend lists, lobbies, and post-game screens. It's also generally shown on 3rd-party sites like op.gg and u.gg. They're a popular way for players to express their personality, support for teams or to create a nice looking profile for themselves.

This icon comes from the classic era of League of Legends, when icon releases were less frequent and often tied to significant game events or milestones. Icons from this period are particularly valued by long-time players.

How to Obtain

The Traveler's Penguin Icon icon, released in 2015, may be available through the League of Legends store, event passes, missions, or hextech crafting.

When available in the store, summoner icons usually cost 250 RP, though special or limited editions may be priced differently. Some icons are also obtainable with Blue Essence during special promotions or through the Essence Emporium when it's active.

Riot occasionally brings back legacy content during special events like anniversaries, seasonal celebrations, or game milestones. If you're specifically looking to add the Traveler's Penguin Icon to your collection, watch for event announcements in the client or on the official League of Legends website.

Keep an eye on the in-game client for special promotions or events where this icon might become available again.

Technical Details

Each summoner icon in League of Legends has some technical specifications. The Traveler's Penguin Icon is identified in Riot's systems by the icon ID 982.

Icon ID 982
Release Year 2015
Legacy Status Standard
Type Standard

Design & Significance

The Traveler's Penguin Icon features a classic design that captures its thematic elements in League of Legends' iconic art style. A lot of players like to use icons to make their profile look nice, and match with profile backgrounds, borders, etc.

The art style and thematic elements of this icon reflect Riot's approach to visual design in 2015, with the characteristic attention to detail and distinctive style that League of Legends is known for.

Players often select icons that represent their main role, favorite champion, esports team they like, or just looks cool. The Traveler's Penguin Icon offers a way for summoners to personalize their League experience and express themselves within the community.

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League of Legends has over 1500 summoner icons spanning more than a decade of the game's history. They range from esports team icons to event commemorations, champion icons, and ranked achievements.