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Riftbound’s 2026 Product Drawings: K/DA Entry Steps and November Dates

K/DA drawing registration closes October 30 at 9:00 AM PT. Get the selection and checkout rules, November drawing dates, and December retail release in one verified calendar.

Riftarc EditorialOct 22, 20263 min read

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Metagame

DSG Prismaticism Wins RQ Los Angeles with Rengar as Irelia Dominates the Field

DSG Prismaticism took down Xeno's Irelia in the finals of the final Regional Qualifier of 2026, while Irelia became the most played deck and Kennen posted the strongest Day 2 conversion rate.

Riftarc EditorialSep 30, 20261 min read

Sets

The Radiance Overview

Radiance arrives October 23. Learn how Deploy, Show Off and Disarm change play, compare the products, and inspect the key cards in Riftarc.

Riftarc EditorialSep 25, 20261 min read

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Guides

Riftbound Radiance Drawing FAQ

Radiance drawing registration is closed. Here is what selection emails mean, how the 24-hour cart works, product prices, and what Riot has not made clear about shipping.

Riftarc EditorialSep 25, 20261 min read

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Events

Riftbound Premier Play: Early 2027 Events

Madrid is February 5–7, Philadelphia February 12–14, and Dallas March 26–28. Understand the badge choices, Continental qualification route and still-unannounced details.

Riftarc EditorialSep 23, 20261 min read

News

Radiance Drawing Opens September 25: Signup Dates and Preview Guide

The September Radiance signup window is now closed. This updated timeline explains what remains actionable: selection emails, checkout deadlines and preparing for release.

Riftarc EditorialSep 17, 20261 min read

Riftbound September 2026 ban list announcement

News

Ekko, Recurrent and Stacked Deck Join Riftbound's Ban List on September 18

Ekko, Recurrent and Stacked Deck are banned in Standard and Constructed 2v2 from September 18, 2026.

Riftarc EditorialSep 15, 20264 min read

Metagame

Vendetta Metagame Report: The First Three Weeks

A dated early-format snapshot: old Legends retained the lead, Kennen and Nasus emerged, and most decks used fewer Vendetta cards than preview hype suggested.

Riftarc EditorialAug 12, 20263 min read

Legends

Vendetta Legends Guide: Deckbuilding Plans for All Nine Rivals

Compare Akali, Kennen, Zed, Shen, Mel, Jayce, Ambessa, Renekton, and Nasus through Pre-Rift kits, constructed plans, and early results.

Riftarc EditorialJul 24, 20263 min read

Guides

Riftbound Promos, Special Editions, and Collector Products

A practical guide to promos, Overnumbered cards, premium bundles, merch drawings, reprints, and the difference between collectibility and playability.

Riftarc EditorialJul 13, 20264 min read

Legends

Riftbound Engine and Combo Legends: Lux, Jhin, Lillia, Azir, Renata Glasc, and Rumble

Understand six Legends whose power comes from assembling an engine, meeting a condition, or turning setup into an outsized payoff.

Riftarc EditorialJul 13, 20263 min read

Sets

Riftbound: Vendetta Complete Set Guide

Vendetta products, rivalry theme, enemy-domain Legends, Pre-Rift, Empower, Flow, Burn, Skip, rewards, and printed-card corrections.

Riftarc EditorialJul 9, 20263 min read

Legends

Riftbound Aggro Legends: Annie, Jinx, Teemo, Rengar, and Darius

Compare five proactive Legends by opening pressure, interaction, staying power, and the mistakes that make an aggro deck run out of game.

Riftarc EditorialJul 3, 20263 min read

Legends

Riftbound Tempo and Control Legends: Diana, Ahri, Ezreal, LeBlanc, Pyke, Vex, Viktor, and Draven

Compare Legends that win by controlling responses, denying resources, holding locations, or turning interaction into tempo.

Riftarc EditorialJul 1, 20263 min read

Legends

Riftbound Midrange Legends: Master Yi, Kai’Sa, Fiora, Sett, Irelia, Kha’Zix, and Sivir

Compare the flexible Legends that win through durable units, efficient interaction, and strong battlefield fundamentals.

Riftarc EditorialJul 1, 20263 min read

Metagame

Riftbound Unleashed Competitive Season Retrospective

From China’s first City Challenges to Sydney, Vancouver, Tianjin, Utrecht, and Hartford: how a wide field rewarded specialists over one permanent best deck.

Riftarc EditorialJun 27, 20263 min read

Guides

Your First Riftbound Tournament: Preparation, Policy, and the Competitive Path

Prepare a legal deck, pack the right gear, protect your accounts, understand judges, and choose the next step from Nexus Night to premier play.

Riftarc EditorialJun 26, 20263 min read

Sets

Riftbound: Unleashed Complete Set Guide

Everything durable from Unleashed: release context, XP, Hunt, Ambush, Pre-Rift Sealed, Champion Decks, products, and collector treatments.

Riftarc EditorialMar 24, 20263 min read

Legends

Riftbound Ramp, Equipment, and Conquer Legends

Compare Ornn, Volibear, Lee Sin, Rek’Sai, Garen, Miss Fortune, Lucian, Jax, Yasuo, and Leona by how they build power and convert it into points.

Riftarc EditorialFeb 20, 20263 min read

Metagame

Riftbound Spiritforged Competitive Season Retrospective

The complete Draven-era story: China’s opening Regionals, Bologna and Vegas, the first bans, Lille and Atlanta, and the split between western and Chinese fields.

Riftarc EditorialFeb 12, 20263 min read

Events

Riftbound Organized Play Guide: Qualifiers, Championships, and the 2027 Path

Understand local play, third-party circuits, Regional Qualifiers, 2026 Championships, Worlds invitations, and the announced 2027 structure.

Riftarc EditorialFeb 10, 20263 min read

Metagame

Riftbound Origins Competitive Season Retrospective

How Kai’Sa and Master Yi centralized early play, how Annie broke through in the West, and what Shanghai, SCGCon, and Houston taught the first global format.

Riftarc EditorialDec 27, 20253 min read

Sets

Riftbound: Spiritforged Complete Set and Deckbuilding Guide

Spiritforged mechanics, products, preconstructed decks, domain packages, early synergies, and the ideas that survived real tournament play.

Riftarc EditorialNov 22, 20253 min read

Sets

Riftbound Release Roadmap: Radiance, Legacy, The Reckoning, and Beyond

Confirmed set dates, products, preview windows, and structural changes for late 2026 and 2027—clearly separated from Riftarc.gg expectations.

Riftarc EditorialNov 22, 20253 min read

News

Riftbound Around the World: Languages, Creators, and Community Events

A durable guide to Riftbound’s language expansion, creator programs, convention presence, and the community infrastructure behind local play.

Riftarc EditorialNov 21, 20253 min read