Riot Points (RP) is the premium currency in League of Legends. You buy it with real money and use it to purchase skins, champions, and other cosmetics. The conversion rate varies by region, but here's the breakdown for NA.
RP prices haven't changed much since 2020, but Riot occasionally adjusts them based on currency exchange rates. Here's what you need to know.
Riot Points to USD Conversion (NA)
| RP Amount | USD Price | Price per RP |
|---|---|---|
| 650 RP | $5 | $0.0077 |
| 1,380 RP | $10 | $0.0072 |
| 2,800 RP | $20 | $0.0071 |
| 5,000 RP | $35 | $0.0070 |
| 7,200 RP | $50 | $0.0069 |
| 15,000 RP | $100 | $0.0067 |
Best value: The $100 bundle gives you the most RP per dollar ($0.0067 per RP). The $5 bundle is the worst value ($0.0077 per RP).
How Much Does RP Cost?
The smallest bundle is $5 for 650 RP. The largest is $100 for 15,000 RP. Most players buy the $20 or $35 bundles since they're the sweet spot between value and affordability.
Bonus RP: Riot occasionally runs promotions where you get bonus RP on purchases. During these events, the $100 bundle can give you 16,000+ RP instead of 15,000.
How to Buy Riot Points
1. Open League of Legends client 2. Click "Store" in the top right 3. Click "Purchase RP" 4. Select your bundle 5. Choose payment method (credit card, PayPal, prepaid card) 6. Confirm purchase
RP is added to your account instantly. You can also buy RP gift cards at retailers like Target, Walmart, and GameStop.
What Can You Buy With RP?
Skins: 520 RP to 3,250 RP depending on rarity
- Budget skins: 520-750 RP
- Standard skins: 975-1,350 RP
- Epic skins: 1,820 RP
- Legendary skins: 1,820 RP
- Ultimate skins: 3,250 RP
Champions: 260 RP to 975 RP (but you should buy these with Blue Essence, not RP)
Other:
- Name changes: 1,300 RP
- Server transfers: 2,600 RP
- Hextech chests: 125 RP each
- Event passes: 1,650 RP
Is Buying RP Worth It?
If you want skins, yeah. Skins are cosmetic only — they don't give you any gameplay advantage. But they look cool and make the game more fun.
Don't buy champions with RP. You can unlock all champions with Blue Essence for free. Save your RP for skins.
Wait for sales. Riot runs skin sales every week. You can get 30-50% off skins if you wait. Check the "Your Shop" event for personalized discounts.
How to Get Free RP
You can't get free RP directly, but you can get free skins through:
- Hextech Crafting: Earn chests and keys by playing. Open them for skin shards.
- Event Tokens: Complete event missions to earn tokens. Trade tokens for skins.
- Honor Rewards: Reach Honor Level 5 for free skins.
- Prime Gaming: Link your Amazon Prime account for free skins every month.
Beware of RP generators. Any site claiming to give you free RP is a scam. Riot doesn't give away free RP. If you use a generator, you'll get your account banned.
RP Prices by Region
RP prices vary by region based on currency exchange rates:
- NA: $5 = 650 RP
- EUW: €5 = 650 RP
- OCE: $7.50 AUD = 650 RP
- EUNE: €5 = 650 RP
The conversion rate is roughly the same across regions when adjusted for currency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 RP in USD?
1 RP costs $0.0067 to $0.0077 USD depending on the bundle. The $100 bundle gives the best value at $0.0067 per RP.
What is the cheapest way to buy RP?
The $100 bundle gives the most RP per dollar. Wait for bonus RP promotions for even more value. Buy RP gift cards during retailer sales.
Can you get free RP in League of Legends?
No, Riot doesn't give away free RP. You can get free skins through Hextech Crafting, event tokens, Honor rewards, and Prime Gaming. RP generators are scams.
How much RP do I need for a skin?
Skins cost 520-3,250 RP. Budget skins: 520-750 RP. Standard: 975-1,350 RP. Epic: 1,820 RP. Ultimate: 3,250 RP. Most popular skins are 1,350 RP.
Should I buy champions with RP?
No. Unlock champions with Blue Essence for free. Save RP for skins.
Need more Blue Essence to unlock champions? Check out our BE Calculator to see how much you need. Or skip the grind with a League of Legends account that has all champions unlocked.
