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If you’ve played League of Legends for more than five minutes, you’ve seen the ads: “Unlock exclusive rewards!” “Get the Prestige skin!” Riot’s Event Passes are everywhere. But are they actually worth the grind—or just another shiny trap?
Let’s dig in.
An Event Pass is a limited-time offering during in-game events. For about $10 (or 1650 RP), you get access to special missions and token rewards that can be exchanged for skins, orbs, chromas, and other loot.
Want more? There’s also a premium bundle for $20–30 that gives you bonus tokens and a mission head start.
Things have changed a bit. In 2025, Riot tweaked pass mechanics slightly:
Still sounds grindy? That’s because it is. Let’s break it down.
Here’s what you can expect from a typical $10 Event Pass:
Reward | Token Cost | Requires Pass |
---|---|---|
Prestige Skin | 2000 | ✅ Yes |
Event Orb | 200 | ❌ No |
Icon + Border Bundle | 250 | ✅ Yes |
Mythic Essence | 25 | ✅ Yes |
Emote | 75 | ❌ No |
If you’re not aiming for the Prestige skin, the rest is basically cosmetics fluff.
Want to see which skins are usually up for grabs during events? Check out our full LoL Skins archive — it’s easier to grind when you know what you’re aiming for.
So you want that Prestige skin? Here’s what the grind actually looks like:
Reward Goal | Total Tokens | Estimated Play Time |
---|---|---|
Prestige Skin | 2000 | 40–50 hours |
3 Event Orbs | 600 | 12–15 hours |
Border + Icon Pack | 250 | 5–6 hours |
Most players can hit 1000–1200 tokens casually, but getting the full 2000 is a full-time job unless you no-life ARAM.
Reddit’s got opinions (shocker):
“Riot adds more grind, less value every year. I quit passes after MSI 2024.” – r/leagueoflegends
“If you’re grinding anyway, it’s free loot. Just don’t expect it handed to you.” – r/LoLMeta
The vibe is: fine if you’re active. Skip it if you’re not.
YouTubers like Vandiril and Necrit reviewed the Lunar Revel 2025 Event Pass:
Consider grabbing the Event Pass if:
Think twice if:
Want to get your RP’s worth? Try this:
If you’re curious whether your LP gains match your actual skill, check your LoL MMR before committing to the grind.
Feature | Basic Pass ($10) | Premium Pass ($20–30) |
---|---|---|
Access to Missions | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Bonus Tokens | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
XP Boost | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Prestige Skin Possible | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Skips Early Grind | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Event Passes aren’t evil — they’re just time-hungry. If you’re active, they offer great value. If you’re not, save your RP.
They’re less “pay-to-win” and more “pay-to-grind.” Which, depending on how many ARAMs you’re already playing per week, could be a fair deal.
🎯 Final tip: Don’t buy the pass on day one unless you know you’ll commit. Wait a week, see if you’re actually playing.
Q: Can I earn tokens without a pass?
A: Yes, but you’re capped on rewards.
Q: Do tokens expire?
A: Yep — usually a few days post-event.
Q: Are Prestige skins re-released?
A: Sometimes, via Mythic Essence vaults — but no guarantees.