In the chaos of the Summoner’s Rift, the coveted Pentakill—eliminating all five enemy champions in rapid succession—is the ultimate proof of dominance. Yet, a rarer, more mythical feat exists in League of Legends lore: the Hexakill. This six-kill streak, a true testament to single-player mastery, is a celebrated achievement born from one of the game’s most memorable special event modes.
A Hexakill signifies a single player eliminating six enemy champions in rapid succession. Crucially, this achievement was only possible and officially recognized within a special featured game mode, also called “Hexakill,” which departed from the standard League of Legends format.
From Pentakill to Hexakill: The Difference
In the regular 5v5 game mode of League of Legends, the highest official multi-kill a player can achieve is the Pentakill (five kills). This is the game’s highest honor, triggering a unique in-game announcement and signifying the complete eradication of the opposing team.
The Hexakill mode amplified the action by increasing the team size to six players per side (6v6). This additional enemy champion created the possibility for a sixth consecutive elimination in one team fight—hence, the Hexakill. When a player accomplished this feat in the mode, the game would announce it with a unique voice line, further cementing its legendary status among the player base.
The Legacy of the Hexakill Game Mode
The Hexakill game mode was a rotating playlist that appeared periodically, primarily played on the classic Summoner’s Rift and, at times, the now-retired Twisted Treeline map.
By adding a sixth player, the mode intentionally ramped up the chaos and complexity of team fights. While victory conditions remained the same (destroying the enemy Nexus), the extra player per side led to larger, more volatile cluster-teamfights, creating more opportunities for extended kill streaks and high-risk, high-reward plays that could result in the six-kill combo.
A Continuing Community Anecdote
Though the Hexakill featured mode is no longer active in the game’s rotation, the legacy of the six-kill streak lives on.
The feat is so iconic that it remains a fixture in community highlight reels and anecdotes. Some players even jokingly refer to an unofficial “Hexakill” in standard games if they manage to swiftly kill an enemy who has just respawned immediately after securing a Pentakill.
The Hexakill serves as a vivid reminder of Riot Games’ history of creative event modes. It is both a specific, discontinued in-game announcement and a testament to the immense dominance a single player can achieve, echoing loudly through the annals of League of Legends history.
Written by:
Christian