Riftbound launches its fifth booster set Radiance with three new mechanics and a Riot Games Music collaboration featuring K/DA and HEARTSTEEL. The set introduces Deploy, Show Off, and Disarm keywords alongside new Legends like Mordekaiser and Ziggs Hexplosives Expert. Two new Showdown decks pit Evelynn against Seraphine in a battle of hidden cards versus exhausted-unit synergy.
Riftbound's fifth set Radiance introduces three new mechanics that fundamentally change how players approach the battlefield. Executive producer Chengran Chai breaks down how Disarm, Show Off, and Deploy create new layers of strategic depth. Hands-on testing at a Pre-Rift tournament reveals which strategies click and which fall flat.
Riot Games has locked in the complete 2026 release calendar for Riftbound, its new physical trading card game set in the League of Legends universe. Four sets spanning February through October will introduce new mechanics like Equipment, Ultimate rarity, and jungle-focused keywords, alongside Champion Decks for popular characters including Fiora, Rumble, and Jhin.
Dive into our hands-on review of Riftbound's Unleashed set, featuring Vex and Vi decks, new mechanics like Ambush and XP, and the ultra-rare Baron Nashor. Discover how these additions shape gameplay and potentially introduce power creep. Global release set for May 8th.
