Riot Points (RP): What is League of Legends Premium Currency?

Riot Points (RP): What is League of Legends Premium Currency?

By Marcus Chen

November 26, 2024 at 08:06 AM

RP, formerly known as Riot Points, is the premium currency used in League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics PC for purchasing cosmetic items and various non-gameplay features.

Uses for RP include:

  • Champion purchases
  • Champion skins and chromas
  • Event passes
  • Little Legends eggs
  • Arena skins
  • Ward skins
  • Emotes
  • Hextech Crafting materials
  • Clash premium tickets
  • Eternals
  • Experience boosts
  • Additional rune pages
  • Summoner name changes
  • Server transfers

Purchasing RP:

  • Available through the game client
  • Payment methods: Credit/debit cards, PayPal, gift codes
  • Pricing varies by region
  • Available at retail stores in some regions (Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, etc.)

Notable Information:

  • Originally called "Combat Points" on European servers
  • Renamed from "Riot Points" to "RP" during the 10th Anniversary Event
  • Skin pricing tiers range from $4 to $25
  • A new "luxury" tier introduced in 2024 requires participation in a slot machine mechanic
  • Garena servers previously used Garena Shells to purchase RP

Historical Events:

  • 350 RP compensation during Season One server issues
  • 450 RP awarded in December 2011 to eligible players above level 6
  • Free-to-play business model focuses on cosmetic purchases through RP

The pricing structure and availability vary by region, with different payment methods and conversion rates available across different servers including NA, EUW, EUNE, BR, OCE, LAN, LAS, RU, TR, PH, SG, and Vietnam.

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