Excited about the next League event and all the sweet loot it'll bring? With the shift from traditional event passes to the new Battle Pass system, it's understandable to wonder what awaits you this season. This guide will break down everything you need to know about the current League of Legends Battle Pass, its rewards, and how to maximize your progress.
At a glance:
- Understand the structure of the new League of Legends Battle Pass system.
- Learn how to efficiently earn Battle Pass XP (BXP).
- Evaluate if the Premium Pass is worth the investment for you.
- Discover the key rewards available in both the Free and Premium Passes.
- Get ready for Honor system changes impacting BXP in 2025.
The Evolution of League of Legends Events
For years, League of Legends has punctuated its seasons with events, each brimming with unique missions and rewards. Historically, these events were directly tied to Event Passes, offering players a chance to unlock exclusive champion skins, icons, and other cosmetic items by completing in-game objectives. However, as of 2024, Riot Games has transitioned from these Event Passes to a new, season-based Battle Pass model. This shift aims to deliver more engaging content experiences that go beyond simply grinding for loot.
The New Battle Pass: Your Season-Long Journey
The Battle Pass is now the primary reward system linked to the theme of each season, lasting for the duration of an Act (with two Acts per season). Forget about event-specific tokens and shops. Now you unlock rewards directly within the pass itself. This new system emphasizes immersion, lore, and fun, offering a more integrated experience with each season's narrative.
Free vs. Premium: Which Path is Right For You?
The Battle Pass offers two tracks: a Free Pass available to all players and a Premium Pass purchasable for 1650 RP. Choosing the right pass depends on your playstyle, commitment, and desired rewards.
- Free Pass: This is your baseline access to seasonal content. You'll earn loot like Hextech Chests, Champion Capsules, Blue Essence, and even a seasonal skin. Customization options like profile titles, emotes, and icons are also part of the free track.
- Premium Pass (1650 RP): This unlocks the full potential of the Battle Pass. In addition to all the free rewards, you'll gain access to the Act's Prestige skin, an additional seasonal skin, a variety skin, more loot (Ancient Sparks, Mythic Essence, Orange Essence, Loot Orbs), and additional customization (profile banner, ward skin, emotes, icons).
To decide if the Premium Pass is worth it, consider the value of the exclusive skins and the amount of time you dedicate to League of Legends. If you play regularly and covet the Prestige skin or other premium cosmetics, the Premium Pass is likely a worthwhile investment. If you are still on the fence, then maybe referencing Here are a few options: * League of Legends Pass Guide * Is the LoL Pass Worth It? * LoL Pass: Buy or Skip? might help you with your decision.
Navigating the Battle Pass Track
The Battle Pass track is structured with 50 levels, divided into chapters featuring seasonal art. The main track consists of 48 milestones, each requiring 500 BXP (Battle Pass Experience) to unlock. After completing the main track, an infinitely-repeating "Epilogue chapter" becomes available, granting additional rewards for continuous play. Remember you only have 23 hours and 59 minutes to claim any remaining rewards.
Earning BXP: Leveling Up Your Progress
Battle Pass XP (BXP) is the key to unlocking rewards, and it's earned primarily through completing missions and maintaining positive Honor. The new Honor System changes in 2025 will tie Honor directly to rewards; positive Honor grants increased pass experience. Low Honor, on the other hand, will result in lost or limited access to systems and increased in-game bonuses.
Mission Structure: Maximize Your Efficiency
Missions are the most reliable way to earn BXP. Here's a breakdown:
- Unlimited Mission: +50 BXP, requires 50 objective points to complete. This is your bread-and-butter mission, repeatable indefinitely.
- Daily Mission: +75 BXP, requires winning a game or playing two games. Resets daily at 20:00 UTC. Always prioritize this one.
- Weekly Missions: +225 BXP, requires 175 objective points. You get five weekly missions, four random and one constant, refreshed every Wednesday at 20:00 GMT. Make sure to clear these each week.
- Additional Missions: Keep an eye out for event-specific missions, game mode missions, ranked win missions, and Champion Mastery missions for extra BXP.
Objective points are earned per minute of matchmade games, with bonuses for wins (+30%) and playing in a premade party (+30%). Therefore, queuing up with friends for wins is the most efficient way to grind BXP.
Example: Playing a 30-minute game with a win grants more objective points than losing a 45-minute game. Add a premade party, and the BXP gains skyrocket.
Champion Mastery Integration
Champion Mastery has been integrated into the Battle Pass system. This provides additional missions in your objective panel for earning pass experience. Play your favorite champions or try something new to earn more BXP!
Key Rewards: What You Can Unlock
The rewards are the main draw of the Battle Pass. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
Free Pass:
- Thematic Earnable Skin Permanent
- One random 975 RP or lower Skin
- One Title
- Two Emotes
- Two Mystery Emotes
- Three Icons
- Two Mystery Icons
- Four Champion Capsules
- 4750 Blue Essence (plus infinite repeating levels at the end of the track)
Premium Pass: - Everything from the Free Pass
- Three Ancient Sparks
- One Prestige Skin for the Act's Champion
- Three Reward Skins
- Three Borders
- Seven Loot Orbs
- One Banner
- One Ward Skin
- Two Emotes
- Two Icons
- 1000 Orange Essence
Store Bundles to Accelerate Your Progress
If you're looking to speed up your Battle Pass progress, Riot Games offers store bundles that include the Premium Battle Pass, bonus milestones, and exclusive cosmetics.
- 2650 RP: Premium Battle Pass + 10 Battle Pass milestones + exclusive chroma for the Battle Pass Prestige skin + champion.
- 3650 RP: Premium Battle Pass + 10 Battle Pass milestones + 25 ME + exclusive Act emote + exclusive chroma for the Battle Pass Prestige skin + champion.
These bundles can provide a significant boost, especially if you're short on time or want to secure the exclusive chroma for the Prestige skin.
Quick Answers About LoL Battle Pass
Q: What happens to my Honor Tokens?
A: With the Honor system changes in 2025, Honor Tokens will be removed. Any leftover Honor Tokens will be converted to 2000 Blue Essence (BE) each.
Q: I keep getting toxic teammates. How is my honor supposed to increase?
A: Focus on your own positive behavior. Mute toxic players, and remember that consistent good sportsmanship will, over time, improve your honor level and boost BXP gains.
Q: What's the most efficient way to earn BXP?
A: Play matchmade games with friends, focusing on winning. Prioritize daily and weekly missions, and take advantage of event-specific missions when available.
Q: Can I complete the Battle Pass just by playing ARAM?
A: Yes, you can. While Summoner's Rift might offer slightly more objective points per minute, ARAM games are often shorter, allowing you to complete more games in the same amount of time.
Ready to Maximize Your Rewards?
The new League of Legends Battle Pass offers a revamped system for earning rewards and engaging with seasonal content. By understanding the structure of the pass, maximizing BXP gains, and choosing the right pass for your playstyle, you can unlock a wealth of cosmetic items and enhance your League of Legends experience. Get in there, complete those missions, and unlock those rewards!