Best League of Legends Worlds Songs ranked (2014–2024)

Following the release of the track "Warriors" by Imagine Dragons for Worlds 2014, it has become League of Legends annual tradition for a song to accompany the finale of each season. In this article, we rank the best League of Legends Worlds songs from 2014 to 2024, from K-pop bangers to rock anthems, and crown the ultimate Worlds track.

However, let's be honest. Not all tracks are created equal. Therefore, we've decided to update our 2021 rankings to crown the true king of League of Legends Worlds songs. To determine the victor, our esports.gg Editorial judges only took into consideration the track and not the accompanying music video.

Two tracks are not in our top 8 ranking; Worlds Collide (Worlds 2015) and Ignite (Worlds 2016), consider them join last.

Our panel of judges from the Esports.gg staff:

Lil Nas X brought major mainstream starpower when he signed up to contribute a Worlds anthem in 2022. Star Walkin' offers an incredibly catchy melody and is definitely a radio-friendly tune with that chorus, resulting in 100 million views on YouTube. It places #8 in our rankings primarily because of a lack of an epic enough of a crescendo in the finale to the song. Star Walkin’ still deserves a spot among the best League of Legends Worlds songs for its mainstream impact.

Linkin Park's Heavy is the Crown is the latest entry from LoL Worlds 2024. It was also only the second single dropped by the revamped Linkin Park featuring Emily Armstrong as the lead vocalist. Heavy is the Crown brings the band's aggressive yet melodic energy to Worlds, mixing nu-metal and rap-rock. A far more powerful anthem than Lil Nas X's Star Walkin' - which you definitely want in a Worlds song - the lyrics outside of the chorus still feel a little filler, but the energy? Undeniable.

Burn it All Down was a collaboration between Riot Games and American pop-rock band PVRIS. The Worlds 2021 track's biggest selling point is the lyrics, which tie in beautifully to the theme of rivalry and underdog stories that can define a Worlds. Edgier than earlier Worlds tracks, Burn it All Down offers huskier and darker vocals delivered by PVRIS' Lynn Gunn. We put it at #6 purely because of the underwhelming chorus which needed more fire.

Tapping into the formidable K-Pop mainstream market, Riot Games teamed up with South Korea's NewJeans for the Worlds 2023 anthem. NewJeans' GODS has slick production, a very catchy hook and was a fresh approach

A solid #5 for GODS. Lacks the hype-factor, and the lyrics feel a little disconnected from the typical theme of competition and battle we come to expect from a banger Worlds anthem.

Arguably the blueprint for what League of Legends fans expect from a hype Worlds anthem. Rise is an EDM and rock fusion, with lyrics that match the tone of Worlds with the theme of rising up and competing to ultimately achieve glory. Perfect for pumping you up for the big game or giving you that adrenaline rush to defy the odds. Only drawback is a lack of emotional pull which our top 3 offer. Rise remains the #2 most viewed Worlds song on YouTube with 400 million views.

Warriors is the original Worlds song, and honestly, it's hard to fight with a classic. Add in the musical pedigree of Imagine Dragons as an arena rock band and you have an anthem that has stood the test of time, which is why it is still among the best League of Legends Worlds songs of all time. Incredible build-up, epic chorus and brilliant lyrics all come together perfectly. Over a decade later and Warriors still places in our top 3. Riot Games knew fans loved the Warriors track so much they even created a cover version to promote the 2020 season.

"Going to burn down your demons and tear down the ceiling, Phoenix fly" is the brilliant chorus to the Worlds 2019 song Phoenix, an adrenaline-fueled anthem that will ensure you never surrender. The lyrics are fierce and aggressive, making it a beautiful fit for the biggest League of Legends tournaments of the year. However, its true strength is how Phoenix pulls on the emotional heart strings, with the contrasting vocals of Cailin Russo's moody vocals in stark contrast to Chrissy Costanza's soaring delivery of the chorus. Much like Imagine Dragons' Warriors, this is a timeless LoL Worlds track.

Legends Never Die was the track for Worlds 2017 and focused on the relentless nature of the true heroes. The song was written by American pop rock band Against the Current, and also had a remix done by music producer Alan Walker. Legends Never Die has everything you'd ever want from a League of Legends Worlds anthem. A dramatic build-up, haunting verses and a powerful chorus. Plus the lyrics tap into the emotional struggle and grit needed to be the very best, to become a Legend. A unanimous #1, this track never fails to inspire.

In the last five years the calibre of Worlds anthems has improved considerably, as Riot Games involves more major recording artists to fan the flames of battle. The 2025 League of Legends Worlds anthem is set to be released on October 10, 2025.