League of Legends RP: Complete Guide to Riot's Premium Currency

League of Legends RP: Complete Guide to Riot's Premium Currency

By Marcus Chen

November 26, 2024 at 08:06 AM

RP is a premium currency in League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics PC used to purchase cosmetic items and various in-game features.

Uses for RP include:

  • Champions
  • Champion skins and Chromas
  • Ward skins and Emotes
  • Event passes
  • Little Legends eggs
  • Arena Skins
  • Clash premium tickets
  • Eternals
  • Experience boosts
  • Additional rune pages
  • Summoner name changes
  • Server transfers

Purchasing RP:

  • Can be bought online using credit/debit cards or PayPal
  • Available through gift codes and retail stores
  • Pricing varies by region
  • Major retailers include Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and 7/11

Important Notes:

  • Previously known as "Riot Points," simplified to "RP" during 10th Anniversary Event
  • Uses free-to-play business model
  • Skin pricing tiers range from $4 to $25
  • New "luxury" tier introduced in 2024 uses 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 to eligible players in December 2011
  • Name changed from "Riot Points" to "RP" to reflect expansion beyond League of Legends

Regional Availability:

  • Available in all major regions (NA, EU, Asia, Oceania, LATAM)
  • Pricing and purchase methods vary by region
  • Some regions have specific payment systems (e.g., VNG in Vietnam)

Note: Prices and availability may vary based on your region and local currency.

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