How to Gift Riot Points (RP) to Your League of Legends Friends

Looking to surprise your friend with some Riot Points (RP) for League of Legends? You’ve come to the right place! Gifting RP is a fantastic way to show your appreciation, celebrate a special occasion, or simply help your buddy snag that awesome new skin they’ve been eyeing. While you can’t directly gift RP itself, you can gift in-game content like champions, skins, or even event passes which require RP to purchase. You essentially buy the in-game goodies your friend wants using your RP, or you can gift an RP gift card. Let’s break down how to make that happen:

How to Gift In-Game Content Using RP

The process for gifting is straightforward, and the game client is designed to make it easy to send a gift to your friend. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Launch the League of Legends Client: Start by logging into your League of Legends account.
2. Navigate to the Store: In the client, look for the “Store” icon. It typically resembles a treasure chest or a shopping bag. Click on it.
3. Find the Gift Box Icon: Once in the Store, look for the gift box icon usually located in the top right corner of the window. Click on this icon to open the gifting interface.
4. Select Your Friend: You will see a list of your in-game friends. Choose the friend you wish to gift from this list.
5. Choose the Gift Type: You have a choice of different gift types:
   • Champions: Gift a specific champion to your friend.
   • Skins: Gift a particular skin for a champion they own.
   • RP Gift Cards: If available, you can send an RP gift card. Note that if you are sending a gift card for a different game, make sure to select the correct one such as Valorant Gift Card.
6. Select the Gift Content: After selecting the gift type, browse for the specific content you want to gift (e.g. a specific skin or champion).
7. Confirm and Send: Once you’ve chosen the perfect gift, double-check your selection and then click the button to finalize and send your gift.
8. Check for Restrictions There are restrictions for gifting, you must be level 15 to send a gift. The receiving player must be at least level 5. You also need to be friends for at least two days before sending a gift.
9. Enjoy the Smiles: Your friend should receive a notification about your gift, and hopefully, they’ll love what you’ve sent!

How to Gift RP through a Physical Gift Card

For some, a physical gift card might be the ideal choice for gifting RP. Here is the process for getting and using an RP gift card.

1. Purchase an RP Gift Card: Find an official retailer such as Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, 7/11, and EB Games that sells League of Legends gift cards.
2. Scratch off Pin: Most physical gift cards require you to scratch off the silver backing to reveal a unique gift card pin.
3. Redeem the Gift Card: Login to the game client, go to the Store, then Purchase RP. Select the option “Prepaid Cards and Codes”.
4. Enter the Code: Carefully enter the pin from your physical gift card.
5. Confirm the Redemption: Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the redemption. The RP should be added to your account. You can then use this RP to purchase a gift for your friend.

How to Purchase an RP Gift Card Online

Buying an RP gift card online can be just as easy and convenient as buying physical gift cards. Here is how you can do it:

1. Go to the Store: Log in to your League of Legends client and go to the store.
2. Select “Purchase RP”: Go to the tab at the top and click the “Purchase RP” tab, which will take you to a new landing page.
3. Select Your Payment Method: Select Credit/Debit card or PayPal.
4. Enter Gift Recipient’s Email: There should be an option to enter your recipient’s email. If not, send the physical or digital code to them once you’ve purchased it.
5. Complete the Purchase: Go through the checkout process and select your chosen amount of RP and gift card and complete the purchase.
6. Redeem the Gift Card Code: Once the process is completed, you should receive an email with the gift card code. Either send the code to the gift recipient or redeem it to your account to use as a gift.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify the process of gifting RP and related topics:

1. Can I directly gift RP to another player?

No, you cannot directly transfer RP to another account. You can, however, use your RP to purchase champions, skins, or other in-game items as gifts for your friends, or you can purchase and send a gift card.

2. What level do I need to be to send a gift in League of Legends?

You need to be at least level 15 to send a gift to another player in League of Legends.

3. What level does my friend need to be to receive a gift?

The friend receiving the gift must be at least level 5.

4. Can I gift to someone who is not on my friend list?

No, you need to be friends with the person you’re gifting for at least two days before sending or receiving the gift.

5. How do I purchase RP for myself?

You can buy RP directly from the League of Legends client. Click the “Purchase RP” button in the store and then select your payment method. You can use a credit/debit card or PayPal. You can also use an RP gift card if you have one.

6. How much RP can I get for $25?

A $25 League of Legends gift card gives you 3500 RP.

7. How much RP does $50 get me?

A $50 gift card will net you 7200 RP.

8. Can I gift RP across different servers?

Unfortunately, you cannot send gifts to players on different servers. Both the sender and the recipient must be on the same server.

9. Can I use a gift card purchased from Openbucks?

Yes, you can use gift cards purchased from retailers associated with Openbucks to purchase RP for your own account, but this is only available on the NA server.

10. What’s the cheapest way to get RP?

One method involves creating a new account in regions like Brazil or Turkey, buying RP there (as prices are sometimes lower), then transferring the account to your region. Note that this involves a 2600 RP transfer fee.

11. Can I earn RP without spending real money?

Directly earning RP through gameplay isn’t possible. However, you can use systems like Microsoft Rewards to earn points that can be redeemed for RP.

12. Can I purchase RP on my mobile phone?

Yes, you can purchase RP on your phone by going to the store and selecting the “Mobile Payment” option.

13. Do RP gift cards expire?

No, most RP gift cards do not have an expiration date unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase.

14. Can I sell my RP for real money?

You cannot sell your RP directly. Some platforms allow you to sell accounts with a lot of RP, but this goes against Riot’s terms of service.

15. Why is RP more expensive in some regions?

Riot adjusts RP pricing to account for various factors, such as worldwide inflation, currency fluctuations, and maintaining fair prices across different regions.

By following these tips and information, you’ll be well-equipped to gift RP or in-game content to your friends. Happy gifting and may your friends be victorious on the rift!