Riftbound Radiance Wiki
Complete guide to Riftbound Set 5 Radiance, the music-themed League of Legends TCG expansion. Browse all champion cards, deck lists, card rarities, rules and meta decks for the Radiance set.
Riftbound Radiance Toolkit
Eight quick-jump sections covering the full card list, decks, meta and every Radiance essential
Latest Updates
Discover the newest guides, tips, and content
Riftbound Radiance All Cards: Set 5 Card List & Rarity Guide
Browse every Riftbound Radiance card: the full Set 5 card list, champion cards, rarities, attributes, and the music-themed mechanics for the League of Legends TCG.
Riftbound Radiance Alt Arts: Collector's Rarity Guide 2026
Every Riftbound Radiance alt art variant explained: where to find them, pull rates by product, and which music-themed cards collectors chase most.
Riftbound Radiance Booster Box Preorder: Prices & Product Guide
Riftbound Radiance booster box preorder guide: release date, box contents, pricing, product comparison, and where to reserve Set 5 safely.
Riftbound Radiance Card List: Set 5 Cards, Rarities & Effects
Browse the Riftbound Radiance card list: Set 5 champion cards, spells, rarities, attributes, effect text, and set information for the music-themed expansion.
Riftbound Radiance Cards: Set 5 Card List & Mechanics
Explore Riftbound Radiance cards: Set 5 card list, champion cards, Rhythm and Melody mechanics, rarities, and top decks for the music-themed expansion.
Riftbound Radiance Case Preorder: Prices & Product Guide
Riftbound Radiance case preorder guide: product formats, prices, release date, and where to secure Set 5 boxes before launch.
Riftbound Radiance Chase Cards: Collector Value Guide
Find every Riftbound Radiance chase card: alt-art champions, foil rarities, pull rates, and collector product tips for the music-themed Set 5 expansion.
Riftbound Radiance Confirmed Legends: Full Roster & Card Breakdown
Every confirmed Legend and Champion card in Riftbound Radiance (Set 5), including music variants, roles, rarities, and meta tier rankings.
Ekko in Riftbound Radiance: Tempo Guide & Best Deck Builds
How to play Ekko in Riftbound Radiance: tempo strategy, Rhythm and Encore synergies, deck lists, tier placement, and budget swaps.
Riftbound Radiance Evelynn: Card Guide, Synergies & Deck Tips
How Evelynn fits into Riftbound Radiance, the music-themed Set 5 expansion: mechanics, spell synergies, deckbuilding tips, and collection advice.
Riftbound Radiance Events: Release Schedule & Activities
Track all Riftbound Radiance events: the October 2026 launch, prerelease activities, competitive tournaments, and community gatherings.
Riftbound Radiance How Many Cards: Set 5 Card Count Breakdown
How many cards are in Riftbound Radiance? Full Set 5 card count by rarity, type, and product, plus release info and collecting tips.
Card Database
Riftbound Radiance Card List
Browse representative cards from the fifth Riftbound expansion, Radiance. Compare rarity, attribute, and effect text at a glance while checking your collection or planning your next deck.
Sona, Maven of the Strings
LegendaryWhen you play a Spell, Sona gains +1 Attack and +1 Health. Grand Ally: Once per turn, your Spells cost 1 less mana.
Rhapsody of Valor
EpicGive an ally unit +2/+2 and Barrier this turn. If you've played three or more Spells this game, it also gains Overwhelm.
Eternal Duet
RareOngoing: At the start of your turn, deal 1 damage to the strongest enemy unit and heal your Nexus for 1. Lasts 3 turns.
Sonata of Swiftness
CommonGive up to two target ally units Quick Attack this turn.
Stage Lights
CommonReveal the top card of your deck. If it's a Spell, draw it and deal 1 damage to any target.
Virtuoso Recital
EpicDeal 2 damage to an enemy unit for each different Spell you've played this turn (max 3 hits).
Expansion Release
Riftbound Radiance Set Information
Radiance arrives on October 23, 2026 as the fifth Riftbound expansion, built around a music theme. Here is every product format, what is inside, and what it costs.
Radiance Booster Box
$143.99 USD
24 booster packs, 12 cards per pack, guaranteed Rare or better per pack, foil cards in every box
Core product for collectors and competitive players building Radiance decks.
Radiance Two-Player Starter Set
$29.99 USD
Two ready-to-play 40-card decks based on music-themed champions, quick-start rules, playmat, and damage counters
Best entry point for two new players learning Riftbound together.
Radiance Preconstructed Champion Deck
$19.99 USD
One 40-card prebuilt deck featuring the set's flagship music champion, plus an exclusive alt-art promo card and deck box
Tournament-legal out of the box; ideal first deck for new players.
Radiance Collector Booster Bundle
$59.99 USD
6 collector-grade packs with increased foil and alt-art card rates
Premium option for players chasing rare foils and alternate artwork variants.
Rules & Mechanics
Riftbound Radiance New Mechanics Guide
Radiance's music theme comes to life through mechanics that track your spellcasting tempo. Expand each keyword below for a plain-language rule summary and a practical combat example.
Getting Started
Riftbound Beginner Guide
Riftbound is Riot Games' official League of Legends trading card game, where champions, units, and spells battle to reduce the enemy Nexus to zero. This guide takes you from unboxing to your first win.
Learn the Win Condition
Each player starts with a Nexus at 20 Health. You win by reducing your opponent's Nexus to 0. Units attack the Nexus directly when unblocked, and spell damage can also target the Nexus — so board control and aggression both lead to victory.
Understand the Turn Flow
Each turn follows a consistent sequence: Draw, then gain mana (mana crystals increase by one each turn, up to 10), then play cards — Champions, Units, and Spells — and finally declare attacks with your units. Some cards can be played at Instant speed during your opponent's turn to react and bluff.
Know Your Card Types
Champions are your most powerful units with unique upgrade conditions; Units fill the battlefield and carry keywords like Quick Attack, Barrier, and Overwhelm; Spells provide combat tricks, removal, and buffs, and synergize heavily with Magic-attribute champions like Sona.
Build Your First Deck
Standard Riftbound decks contain 40 cards with up to 3 copies of each card, built around one or two champions. New players should pick a single champion and support it with efficient units and spells that match its game plan — aggression, control, or spell-synergy combos.
Buy the Right Starter Product
Start with a Two-Player Starter Set to learn with a friend, or a Preconstructed Champion Deck for an immediate tournament-legal deck. Once you know your favorite playstyle, move on to Booster Boxes from the Radiance expansion to customize and upgrade your list.
Quick Tips
- Get the Two-Player Starter Set — two tournament-legal decks and a playmat in one box
- Play spells before combat so Rhythm bonuses are active when you attack
- Keep your curve smooth: 1-2 mana plays early, save mana for Instant-speed tricks
- 40 cards is the deck minimum — fewer copies of more cards makes decks inconsistent
Meta Rankings
Riftbound Radiance Tier List
Current competitive rankings for Champions and core cards in the Radiance environment. S-tier picks define the meta and appear across top decks; expect rankings to shift as the meta develops.
Jinx
ChampionAggro engine with escalating discard synergies; closes games fast
Darius
ChampionFinisher for aggressive Noxus decks with overwhelming attack scaling
Garen
ChampionResilient midrange centerpiece with strong regeneration value
Ashe
ChampionFrostbite control tools that stall aggressive opponents
Leona
ChampionRadiant-themed tank with powerful stun interactions
Yasuo
ChampionRewarding stun and displacement synergies in Ionia-style lists
Lux
ChampionNeeds setup but generates huge spell value in control builds
Draven
ChampionSolid arena-style pressure, slightly outclassed by Jinx
Teemo
ChampionFun mushroom-based win condition, vulnerable to removal
Tryndamere
ChampionSlow top-end finisher, mostly seen in casual lists
Annie
ChampionTibbers burn package underperforms against fast meta decks
Volibear
ChampionNiche ramp target without a fully supported archetype yet
Deck Guides
Riftbound Radiance Best Decks
The strongest archetypes in the Radiance environment, each with its core game plan, matchup outlook, and affordable card swaps for players building on a budget.
Noxus Aggro (Darius / Jinx)
- Strategy
- Flood the board early, push damage every turn, and close with Darius's overwhelm damage or Jinx's card engine once the hand runs dry.
- Matchups
- Favored against slow control decks; struggles vs. heavy board wipes and Frostbite stall.
- Budget Swaps
- Replace Darius with a second copy of a mid-cost Noxus unit and use common removal spells instead of rares.
Demacia Midrange (Garen / Lux)
- Strategy
- Trade efficiently in the early game, stabilize with Garen's regeneration, and generate overwhelming value with Lux's spell payoff in the late game.
- Matchups
- Strong vs. aggro thanks to healing and blockers; even-to-unfavorable vs. dedicated combo lists.
- Budget Swaps
- Swap Lux for a second Garen package and use common combat-trick spells to maintain tempo.
Freljord Control (Ashe / Leona)
- Strategy
- Stall the board with Frostbite effects and stuns, exhaust opponent resources, then win with repeated Champion attacks once the coast is clear.
- Matchups
- Excellent against aggro and midrange; weak to fast spell-based burn that ignores the board.
- Budget Swaps
- Use common stun and freeze units in place of rare Champions while keeping the same stall package.
Radiance Champions (Leona / Yasuo)
- Strategy
- Chain stuns and displacement effects to lock down enemy attackers while Yasuo converts every disabled unit into free damage.
- Matchups
- Great vs. unit-heavy decks; struggles vs. spell-heavy control that plays around the board.
- Budget Swaps
- Substitute common stun units for Leona until you pull her from packs.
Card Encyclopedia
Riftbound Radiance Champion Cards
Every Champion featured in the Radiance set, including special music-themed versions. Each entry covers signature abilities, deck-building role, and the collector variant to chase.
Garen
DemaciaRegeneration and power scaling that rewards attacking every single turn.
Midrange anchor and durable win condition for Demacia unit decks.
Music-themed variant
Pentakill-themed alternate art available in collector boosters.
Jinx
ZaunCard-draw engine triggered by emptying your hand, fueling relentless aggression.
Core engine of fast aggro and burn archetypes.
Music-themed variant
Pentakill drummer variant with alternate art.
Leona
TargonStun and Radiant effects that disable enemy units and shield your board.
The signature Champion of the Radiance set, headlining stun-based tempo decks.
Music-themed variant
Centerpiece of the music-themed showcase cards in this set.
Yasuo
IoniaPunishes stunned and displaced enemy units with bonus damage.
Payoff Champion for stun and displacement synergy decks.
Music-themed variant
Ionian blade-master variant featured in special collectible editions.
Ashe
FreljordFrostbite effects that reduce enemy attack power and stall the board.
Control shell Champion for defensive, late-game focused decks.
Music-themed variant
Featured in the K/DA-style crossover collection for collectors.
Darius
NoxusOverwhelm damage and execution-style scaling against damaged enemies.
Top-end finisher for aggressive Noxus decks.
Music-themed variant
Pentakill bassist variant with alternate art.
Product Timeline
Riftbound Release Schedule
The complete product roadmap from Set 1 through Radiance and beyond. Plan your collection and budget around every major Riftbound release.
Set 1 — Core Launch
The global retail launch of Riftbound: the League of Legends Trading Card Game, featuring starter decks, boosters, and the first Champion roster drawn from across Runeterra.
Best entry point: two-player starter set
Set 2 — First Expansion
The first full expansion added new Champions, fresh mechanics, and expanded deck-building options, shaking up the launch meta and introducing new archetype support.
New Champion debuts and mechanic introductions
Set 3 — Second Expansion
Continued the steady release cadence with additional regions and Champions, deepening control and combo strategies established in earlier sets.
Meta diversification with new regional support
Set 4 — Fourth Expansion
The fourth release rounded out the competitive pool with new archetypes and collector editions ahead of the music-themed fifth expansion.
Bridge set with strong collector products
Set 5 — Radiance
The music-themed expansion headlined by Sona and nine new Legends, introducing Rhythm, Melody, Encore, and Concert mechanics that reward spell-synergy decks.
Current standard-legal environment
Beyond Radiance
Riot has committed to a regular release cadence for Riftbound, with future sets continuing to add Champions, mechanics, and collector editions. Watch official announcements for confirmed dates.
Plan your collection budget ahead of each reveal