David Helsby
Principal Technical Animator
Riot Games
With a professional animation career spanning 20 years, David has had the privilege of working on some of the industry’s most iconic titles, including Shadowrun, Halo Reach, Destiny, Destiny 2, Valorant, and League of Legends. Some of his recent work includes developing Riot’s newest game, the fighting game 2XKO.
David mentors students in the Dynamic Action & Combat and Cinematic Cutscenes courses of Animation Mentor’s Game Animation program.
David’s Credits

Legends of Runeterra

League of Legends

Destiny 2

Halo: Reach
Games
- Legends of Runeterra
- Team Fight Tactics
- League of Legends
- 2XKO
- Valorant
- Destiny 2
- Destiny
- Halo: Reach
- ShadowRun
- Forza 2
- Fate
Courses Taught By David
Courses may vary from term to term.
Game Animation:
Dynamic Action & Combat
12-Week Course
Learn the art of combat and dynamic action in games.
Game Animation:
Cinematic Cutscenes
12-Week Course
Enhance your storytelling skills in games.