How Many Riot Points to Buy a Champion in LoL 2026? Full Price List
Champions in League of Legends cost either Blue Essence or RP. This guide covers every champion RP price tier in 2026, which champions cost what, and how to buy RP for less.
Ready to buy cheap Riot Points?
Starting from $24.99
How Many Riot Points to Buy a Champion in LoL 2026? Full Price List
League of Legends has over 160 champions, each purchasable with either Blue Essence (earned in-game for free) or Riot Points (purchased with real money). If you want a champion immediately without grinding, RP is the way. This guide covers every champion RP price tier and how to buy RP for less in 2026.
---
LoL Champion RP Price Tiers (2026)
Champions in LoL are priced based on their Blue Essence cost. The RP equivalent is:
| Blue Essence Cost | Riot Points Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 450 BE | 260 RP | Oldest, simplest champions |
| 1,350 BE | 585 RP | Early-era champions |
| 3,150 BE | 790 RP | Mid-era champions |
| 4,800 BE | 880 RP | Most popular mid-tier champions |
| 6,300 BE | 975 RP | Most modern champions |
| 7,800 BE | 975 RP | Newest releases (first ~2 weeks) |
The vast majority of champions you would actually want — modern releases and popular picks — cost 880–975 RP in 2026.
---
What Does 975 RP Cost in Real Money?
975 RP is the most common champion price. Here is what 975 RP costs at official Riot prices in 2026:
| RP Pack | US Price | RP Included | Cost for 975 RP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 650 RP | $5.00 | 650 | Need 2 packs = $10 |
| 1,380 RP | $10.00 | 1,380 | $10.00 (405 left over) |
| 2,800 RP | $20.00 | 2,800 | $10.00 effective (×2 champs) |
| 5,750 RP | $35.00 | 5,750 | ~$5.93 effective |
| 11,500 RP | $50.00 | 11,500 | ~$4.24 effective |
To buy a single 975 RP champion, the most practical official purchase is the $10 USD pack (1,380 RP), which covers the champion with 405 RP left over.
---
Full Champion Price List by RP Tier (Examples)
260 RP Champions (450 BE tier)
Classic, limited-kit champions released in LoL's earliest years:
- Amumu, Annie, Ashe, Garen, Master Yi, Nunu, Ryze (original), Singed, Sivir, Soraka, Warwick
585 RP Champions (1,350 BE tier)
Slightly more complex early-game champions:
- Alistar, Cho'Gath, Evelynn, Fiddlesticks, Jax, Kayle, Morgana, Nasus, Taric, Teemo, Tristana, Twisted Fate, Udyr, Veigar
790 RP Champions (3,150 BE tier)
Mid-era releases with moderate complexity:
- Akali, Blitzcrank, Gangplank, Gragas, Heimerdinger, Katarina, Kennen, Lux, Malzahar, Olaf, Sion, Swain, Vladimir, Xin Zhao
880 RP Champions (4,800 BE tier)
Popular, established champions — includes many meta-relevant picks:
- Cassiopeia, Corki, Darius, Diana, Draven, Elise, Ezreal, Fiora, Graves, Irelia, Jayce, Jinx, Karma (reworked), Kha'Zix, Leona, Miss Fortune, Nami, Nautilus, Nidalee, Orianna, Rengar, Sejuani, Shen, Thresh, Vi, Yasuo, Zed, Ziggs, Zyra
975 RP Champions (6,300 BE and newer)
All modern releases from roughly 2016 onward:
- Aatrox, Akshan, Aphelios, Bel'Veth, Briar, Gnar, Gwen, Hwei, Illaoi, Jhin, Kai'Sa, Kindred, K'Sante, Lucian (rework era), Milio, Naafiri, Nilah, Pyke, Qiyana, Rell, Renata Glasc, Samira, Seraphine, Sett, Sylas, Taliyah, Vex, Yone, Yuumi, Zeri, Zilean (rework), and all releases through 2026
Note: Champion releases in 2026 launch at a temporary higher price for 1–2 weeks, then settle at 975 RP / 7,800 BE.
---
Is It Worth Buying Champions With RP?
This depends on how much you value your time. Blue Essence is earned by playing games and completing missions. Here is how long grinding typically takes for a 6,300 BE champion:
| Method | BE per Hour | Hours for 6,300 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Normal games (average) | ~200–350 BE | ~18–32 hours |
| First Win of the Day bonus | +400–600 | Reduces grind |
| Event missions | Varies | Significantly reduces |
If you value your time at any reasonable rate, paying 975 RP (~$7.14 at best official rate) to skip 20+ hours of grinding is often worth it for champions you plan to main.
---
How to Buy RP for Less
At official Riot prices, 975 RP costs approximately $7.14 effective (buying the $35 pack). Using SwiftBux, the same 975 RP costs approximately $2.44 — a 66% saving.
| Method | Effective Cost for 975 RP |
|---|---|
| Buy $10 pack from Riot | $10.00 |
| Buy $35 pack from Riot | $5.93 |
| Buy $50 pack from Riot | $4.24 |
| Buy RP from SwiftBux | ~$2.44 |
At SwiftBux rates, you could buy four champions for the price of one at official $10 pack pricing. For players building a champion pool, this represents major savings.
---
Bundle Deals and Champion Sales
Riot Games occasionally offers champion bundles that include multiple champions at a discount. Key bundle types:
- Champion + skin bundles: A champion packaged with one of its skins at a combined discount (typically 20–30% off buying separately)
- New player packs: Bundles targeting new accounts with a selection of champions at reduced RP
- Seasonal sales: Champions briefly appear in the store at reduced RP during events
Even with bundle discounts, SwiftBux RP prices typically undercut the bundled official pricing.
---
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy any champion with RP?
Yes. Every champion purchasable with Blue Essence can also be purchased with RP. A few limited/legacy champions may be unavailable for purchase at any given time regardless of currency.
Do newly released champions cost more RP?
Yes. New champions launch at 7,800 BE / 975 RP during the first week, then drop to 6,300 BE / 975 RP. The RP cost is typically the same, but BE cost is higher initially.
What RP pack gives the best value?
Officially, the $50 USD pack (11,500 RP) gives the best rate at $4.35 per 1,000 RP. Through SwiftBux, you get approximately $2.50 per 1,000 RP regardless of amount.
How long does RP delivery take at SwiftBux?
5–15 minutes for most orders. See current Riot Points prices →
---
Summary
Most modern League of Legends champions cost 975 RP. At official prices, buying a single champion costs $5.93–$10 depending on pack size. Through SwiftBux, the same 975 RP costs around $2.44 — letting you buy more champions for the same budget.