Is it better to get the Proving Grounds or a Champion Deck?

It depends. The Riftbound Proving Grounds is better if you want to play 2-player immediately with a friend (includes 2 decks). A Champion Deck is better if you already have a favorite Champion and just want that one (single-player, you'll need a second deck to play against someone).

Can I play a Champion Deck against a Proving Grounds deck?

Yes. All Riftbound Champion Decks and the Proving Grounds decks are Standard-legal and can be played against each other without any issue. The base rules are identical.

How many starter decks do I need for 2 players?

Two options: 1) Buy the Riftbound Proving Grounds (includes 2 decks in a single purchase, the more economical choice). 2) Buy 2 different Champion Decks (e.g., Viktor + Jinx, or Rumble + Fiora) — more expensive but with more Champion variety.

Are Champion Decks ready-to-play?

Yes, completely. Every Champion Deck contains 40 pre-built cards, Standard-legal. Open the box, shuffle, and play. No need to open packs or build from scratch.

Which starter should I pick if I already have an LoL main?

Pick your main's Champion Deck: Viktor (Origins, control), Jinx (Origins, aggro), Lee Sin (Origins, combat), Rumble (Spiritforged, mech/aggro), Fiora (Spiritforged, duelist), or Vex/Vi (Unleashed Champion Bundle, preorder).

Will Riftbound make a Proving Grounds for Spiritforged/Unleashed/Vendetta?

Riot Games has not announced a Proving Grounds for Spiritforged, Unleashed, or Vendetta. For now, the Proving Grounds is exclusive to the Origins set. For subsequent sets, the ready-to-play starters are the individual Champion Decks (Spiritforged), the Champion Bundle Vex & Vi (Unleashed), and the Showdown Decks Zed vs Shen (Vendetta).

Riftbound Starter Decks: Viktor, Rumble & Vex

Q: What's inside the Riftbound Proving Grounds?

The Riftbound Proving Grounds (Origins) contains 2 pre-built single-Champion decks (Viktor + Jinx, 40 cards each), 4 Battlefield cards per player, complete illustrated rules, HP/mana/gear counters, and all base Token/Rune cards. It's the complete 2-player kit to learn the game and play right away.

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Everything about Riftbound starter decks

Every Riftbound starter deck in one place: the Riftbound Proving Grounds for newcomers, ready-to-play Champion Decks for every set, Champion Bundles for dueling, and Showdown Decks for 1v1 play. At Otakura you'll find both in-stock starters (Origins, Spiritforged) and preorder starters (Unleashed, Vendetta), with worldwide shipping from Italy.

The Riftbound Proving Grounds (the true Origins starter set)

The Riftbound Proving Grounds is the official Origins starter kit: two pre-built decks (Viktor + Jinx) balanced for immediate 1v1 play, illustrated step-by-step rules, Battlefield counters, tokens, and everything needed for your first match. It's released only for the Origins set — Riot has not announced a Riftbound Proving Grounds for Spiritforged, Unleashed, or Vendetta.

The Proving Grounds is the best choice for absolute beginners: it includes two players' worth of decks in a single purchase, the rules are explained inside the box, and the decks are pre-balanced to teach the core mechanics without needing anything else. View Proving Grounds product.

Champion Decks: the starter deck for your main

Champion Decks are pre-built decks dedicated to a single Champion. Every Champion Deck contains 40 ready-to-play cards, Standard-legal, and is the right choice for players who already have a favorite League of Legends Champion and want to play immediately without opening packs. Unlike the Riftbound Proving Grounds (2-player kit), each Champion Deck is single-player — you'll need a second deck to play against a friend.

List of Riftbound Champion Decks available

Origins (in stock):

Viktor Champion Deck — control mage, spell-tech synergy
Jinx Champion Deck — aggro/burst, high offensive output
Lee Sin Champion Deck — combat fighter, gear synergy
Bundle Starter Viktor + Jinx + Lee Sin — all three Origins decks together

Spiritforged (in stock):

Rumble Champion Deck — Mind+Fury, mech/aggro with equipment synergy
Fiora Champion Deck — Body+Order, direct duelist

Unleashed (preorder May 2026):

Champion Bundle Vex & Vi — Riftbound's first dual-Champion bundle in a single purchase

Vendetta (preorder July 2026):

Showdown Decks Zed vs Shen — dedicated 1v1 format, two decks in one purchase

Which Riftbound starter should you choose?

Quick decision tree:

Never played a TCG before? → Riftbound Proving Grounds (Origins) (2-player kit with rules, balanced for learning)
Have a favorite LoL main? → Pick your main's Champion Deck (Viktor, Jinx, Lee Sin, Rumble, Fiora — see above)
Want to play with a friend? → Riftbound Proving Grounds (includes 2 decks) or 2 Champion Decks of your choice
Want dedicated 1v1 play? → Showdown Decks Zed vs Shen (preorder July 2026)
Want all of Origins in one purchase? → Bundle Starter Viktor + Jinx + Lee Sin

Proving Grounds card list (what's inside)

The Riftbound Proving Grounds (Origins) includes:

2 pre-built single-Champion decks (Viktor + Jinx, 40 cards each)
Battlefield cards required to play (4 per player)
Complete illustrated rules (rule book)
Counters and tokens (HP, mana, gear)
Token and Rune base cards

The complete card list is browsable on community databases like riftbound.gg and piltoverarchive.com by filtering set Origins + type "starter".

Riftbound starter decks for new players

Riftbound is designed for accessibility: with a single Riftbound Proving Grounds (~€30) or a Champion Deck (~€25) you can start playing immediately. Riot has built the system so that every Champion Legend is Rare (not Epic), enabling competitive decks without chasing ultra-rare cards. For the complete game guide, see our Riftbound newsletter.

Shipping and availability

All Riftbound starters are in stock or available for preorder. Worldwide shipping from Italy. Free shipping within Italy on orders over €69, EU 3-5 business days, UK 5-7 business days, USA and Japan 7-12 business days. In-stock products ship within 24-48 hours. Unleashed and Vendetta preorders ship on the day of set launch.

FAQ Riftbound Starter Deck: domande su Proving Grounds, Champion Decks e bundle starter

The Riftbound Proving Grounds (Origins) contains 2 pre-built single-Champion decks (Viktor + Jinx, 40 cards each), 4 Battlefield cards per player, complete illustrated rules, HP/mana/gear counters, and all base Token/Rune cards. It's the complete 2-player kit to learn the game and play right away.
It depends. The Riftbound Proving Grounds is better if you want to play 2-player immediately with a friend (includes 2 decks). A Champion Deck is better if you already have a favorite Champion and just want that one (single-player, you'll need a second deck to play against someone).
Yes. All Riftbound Champion Decks and the Proving Grounds decks are Standard-legal and can be played against each other without any issue. The base rules are identical.
Two options: 1) Buy the Riftbound Proving Grounds (includes 2 decks in a single purchase, the more economical choice). 2) Buy 2 different Champion Decks (e.g., Viktor + Jinx, or Rumble + Fiora) — more expensive but with more Champion variety.
Yes, completely. Every Champion Deck contains 40 pre-built cards, Standard-legal. Open the box, shuffle, and play. No need to open packs or build from scratch.
Pick your main's Champion Deck: Viktor (Origins, control), Jinx (Origins, aggro), Lee Sin (Origins, combat), Rumble (Spiritforged, mech/aggro), Fiora (Spiritforged, duelist), or Vex/Vi (Unleashed Champion Bundle, preorder).
Riot Games has not announced a Proving Grounds for Spiritforged, Unleashed, or Vendetta. For now, the Proving Grounds is exclusive to the Origins set. For subsequent sets, the ready-to-play starters are the individual Champion Decks (Spiritforged), the Champion Bundle Vex & Vi (Unleashed), and the Showdown Decks Zed vs Shen (Vendetta).

Riftbound Starter Deck