The gameplay experience of the upcoming League of Legends Classic mode will transport players to the early seasons while including modernized systems for new players. Although it’s mostly based on Season 3 (2013), plenty of mechanics and Summoner’s Rift elements will be merged from several patches. It’s neat that players will have a choice of 60 champions, and many of them will have kits from before their recent reworks.
With that said, here are the important details about League of Legends Classic mode and when you can play it.
When will League of Legends Classic mode release?
It is confirmed that players can start playing LoL Classic from LoL patch 26.15, which releases on July 29, 2026. That said, the game mode will only support a single PvP draft queue, Co-op vs AI, and custom games at launch.
Also read: LoL patch release schedule for 2026
Which champions will be available at the League of Legends Classic mode launch?
Riot Games has revealed that a total of 60 champions will be playable at launch, including 40 early-released champions, as well as 20 more champions that should feel viable in Classic mode. Here are the available champions for League of Legends Classic:
If you have the champions unlocked in the main title, you will have automatic access to them in Classic mode. Otherwise, you need to level up or buy them from the in-game shop. A free champion rotation system will also be included.
How does the League of Legends Classic progression system work?
As for the progression system, you can increase Classic Levels by playing matches. As a reward, you will obtain the following:
- Runes
- Masteries
- IP (Influence Points)
- BE (Blue Essence)
- Cosmetics
When you get to level 10, you can start your progression from Salt tier to Legend.
Will there be champion skins in League of Legends Classic?
Yes, LoL Classic will have the iconic look of the earlier champions, with skins (and chromas) released from 2009 to 2013. You can unlock them via Seasonal Pass using Classic Skin Tokens. That said, they can be purchased from the in-game shop as well. Furthermore, many skins will be free to use during launch.
On a different note, a new system called The Council will be implemented with the release of LoL Classic, where players can vote and suggest improvements for the future. For instance, you can influence the decisions regarding next skin releases, along with champion inclusions and gameplay adjustments.
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Edited by Debayan Saha
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