Riot Games

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.

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Game Animation:
Cinematic Cutscenes

12-Week Course

Enhance your storytelling skills in games.

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