Riftbound (League of Legends TCG): How to Start in Australia
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Riftbound is the League of Legends trading card game from Riot Games. You build a deck around a champion legend, then send units and spells to take control of battlefields and score points. It launched in English in October 2025 and is available in Australia. This guide covers how a game works, what you need, and how to start. Last updated 9 June 2026.
What is Riftbound?
Riftbound is a card game for two to four players set in the League of Legends universe. You pick a champion, build a deck in that champion's colours, and battle to hold the map. It plays as a fast, board-focused game rather than a pure damage race, so position matters as much as raw power.
How a game of Riftbound works
- Build around a champion. Your champion legend sets your deck's colours and the champion you field. A constructed deck runs at least 40 cards in the main deck plus a 12-card rune deck for resources.
- Spend runes. Each turn you draw runes into your resource area. Runes pay for units, spells and gear.
- Fight for battlefields. You move units onto battlefields and hold them. Holding a battlefield into your next turn scores points.
- Win on points. First to 8 points wins a one-on-one game, or 11 in 2v2. Your winning point has to come from holding or conquering a battlefield, not just drawing.
What you need to start
- Proving Grounds starter box: the official beginner set, built for people new to card games who want to learn with friends or family.
- Champion Decks: each one packs 56 cards, a full playmat, a deck box and a booster pack, ready to play out of the box.
- Origins booster display: 24 packs of 14 cards, with foils and rune slots, for players upgrading decks and collectors opening sealed.
Riftbound sets and 2026 releases
| Set | Type | Australian release |
|---|---|---|
| Origins | Base set | Out now (launched late 2025) |
| Spiritforged | Expansion | 13 February 2026 |
| Unleashed | Expansion | 16 March 2026 |
| Vendetta | Expansion | 22 June 2026 |
| Radiance | Expansion | 23 October 2026 |
What to buy first in Australia
- Brand new to card games: the Proving Grounds starter box teaches the game with everything in one place.
- Want to play straight away: a Champion Deck plays out of the box, and a second one gives you an opponent.
- Collectors and deck builders: an Origins booster display, then boosters from the newest expansion.
Frequently asked questions
Is Riftbound available in Australia?
Yes. Riftbound released in English in October 2025 and ships in Australia. GB Toys stocks Riftbound starter products and boosters with fast Australia-wide shipping in AUD.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. The Proving Grounds box and the ready-to-play Champion Decks are built for newcomers, and the battlefield system is quick to learn.
How many players do you need?
Two for a standard game. Riftbound also supports three to four players and 2v2.
Where can I buy Riftbound in Australia?
GB Toys stocks Riftbound starter decks, Champion Decks and booster product, shipped Australia-wide in AUD.
Start your Riftbound collection at GB Toys
Pick up a Riftbound starter or Champion Deck at GB Toys and ship Australia-wide. New to the hobby? See our other beginner guides for the games you already love.
