League of Legends Skin Tiers Explained: A 2026 Guide
If you have been away from League of Legends for a while, you have likely noticed that the skin landscape has changed significantly. Gone are the days when you only had to worry about Standard through Ultimate tiers. With the addition of Transcendent, Exalted, and Mythic Variants, it is easy to get lost in the jargon. Here is a breakdown of every tier, how to acquire them, and what to expect from your next shopping spree.
League of Legends Skin Tiers Explained
Here is the current hierarchy of cosmetics in League of Legends, ranked from the most exclusive luxury items to the baseline purchasable options.
| Tier | Acquisition | Cost | Unique Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transcendent | Hall of Legends store | $50 - $500 | Ultimate-tier traits + external event ties |
| Exalted | Sanctum | 80 Ancient Sparks ($3.08/spark) | Multiple forms, unique animations |
| Mythic Variant | Sanctum | 40 Ancient Sparks ($3.08/spark) | New voicelines, models, and recalls |
| Ultimate | Store, Hextech Chests | 3,250 RP | Complete re-imagining, evolving mechanics |
| Mythic | Mythic Store, tokens | 100 Mythic Essence | Enhanced animations |
| Prestige | Mythic Store, battle pass | 150 ME / 1,650 RP | Gold/white variant with unique VFX |
| Legendary | Store, Hextech Chests | 1,820 RP | New animations, sounds, voice lines |
| Epic | Store, Hextech Chests | 1,350 RP | New model, sounds, some voice lines |
Note that Standard (975 RP) and Budget (750 RP) skins are effectively retired from direct store purchase, though they remain available via loot drops and Hextech Chests. Epic-tier skins now serve as the baseline for the modern store.
Current Skin Sales
If you are looking to save some RP, the weekly rotation is your best bet. These skins are discounted until Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST:
- Primordian Bel'Veth: 1,012 RP
- Astronaut Teemo: 877 RP
- Dark Star Yorick: 877 RP
- La Illusion Renata Glasc: 877 RP
- PROJECT: Gangplank: 810 RP
- Spirit Blossom Akali: 810 RP
- Pizza Delivery Sivir: 742 RP
- Spirit Blossom Soraka: 742 RP
- Dunkmaster Ivern: 742 RP
- HEARTSTEEL K'Sante: 742 RP
- Infernal Vel'Koz: 675 RP
- Cosmic Reaver Kassadin: 540 RP
- Piltover Customs Blitzcrank: 540 RP
- Woad King Darius: 390 RP
- Beast Hunter Tryndamere: 337 RP
A quick tip for newer players: while the store allows you to purchase champions with RP, it is generally better to save your currency for skins. You will naturally unlock your champion roster through Blue Essence and shards as you play.
Your Shop Status
The League of Legends Your Shop is currently live. You have until 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST on Tuesday, June 2, to claim your personalized discounts. If you are interested in the latest rotations for high-end cosmetics, be sure to check our dedicated Mythic shop guide.