Free Champion Rotation

What is Free Champion Rotation in LoL?

The free champion rotation is a weekly program in League of Legends that lets players try a selection of champions without purchasing them. Every week, Riot Games makes a specific set of champions available for free, allowing you to test their abilities and playstyle before committing Blue Essence or Riot Points to unlock them permanently.

This rotation typically includes around 20 champions and changes every Tuesday. The selection covers different roles and difficulty levels, giving both new and experienced players a chance to experiment with champions they don't own. New accounts get access to a separate beginner-friendly rotation designed to help players learn the game with simpler champions.

Can I play with these champions in Ranked?

No, you cannot play free rotation champions in Ranked matches. Free rotation champions are only available for unranked game modes like Normal Draft, ARAM, and other casual queues.

If you want to use a champion from the free rotation in Ranked, you'll need to purchase them permanently with Blue Essence or Riot Points first. This restriction exists to prevent players from using unfamiliar champions in competitive ranked games, which helps maintain match quality and gives everyone a fair experience.

How many champions are available in Free Champion Rotation?

The free champion rotation includes approximately 20 champions each week, which represents less than 15% of the total champion roster. Players need to reach Summoner Level 11 to access the full free rotation, while lower-level accounts get a separate beginner-friendly roaster that doesn't change with simpler champions.

When does the Free Champion Rotation refresh?

The free champion rotation refreshes every Tuesday at. The new champion lineup becomes available as soon as the rotation updates, giving you a fresh selection of champions to try each week.