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If you're brand-new and just want the best purchases for the Riftbound Origins set without wasting cash, this guide is for you. We'll walk through the smartest first buys, when to pick sealed vs. singles, and how to upgrade into decks that can actually win games. By the end, you'll know exactly what to buy and why.
TL;DR (Quick Answer)
What should a new player buy for Riftbound: Origins?
- Riftbound: League of Legends TCG - Proving Grounds if you're teaching friends or want a solid tutorial.
- One Champion Deck you like playing, then 6 - 10 singles to customize the deck to your liking.
- Booster packs/boxes only if you enjoy opening product or want foils. If you want specific cards, buy singles.
"I want to learn fast with friends."
Solution: Riftbound: League of Legends TCG - Proving Grounds
Grab the set's learn-and-play product if you're onboarding a group. These boxes come with ready-to-play decks, a rules overview, and a straightforward way to try multiple champions in one session. It's the perfect first-time experience.
- Buy this if: You're brand-new, teaching a group, or want a low-friction first game.
- Skip this if: You're aiming straight at tournaments. In that case, go Champion Deck + singles.
Buy Proving Grounds: Shop now
"I want to play constructed on week one without overspending."
Solution: 1 Champion Deck + key singles
Champion Decks are prebuilt decks designed to be playable out of the box and easy to upgrade. Pick the champion whose game plan matches your personality, then patch the weak slots with singles.
- Aggro champion (Jinx): Great if you like pushing damage, combat math, and quick games.
- Value/control champions (Viktor): Best if you like card advantage, removal, and closing later.
- Buff/combo champions (Lee Sin): Higher skill ceiling with lines that reward practice.
Buy Champion Decks: Jinx - Viktor - Lee Sin
Should You Buy Boosters or a Box?
Booster packs are great if you love cracking packs, chasing foils, and trading with friends. Booster boxes offer more packs per dollar and are fun if you're building a collection or drafting casually. But if you're targeting specific cards, singles are almost always cheaper and faster.
- Buy boosters/box if you value the opening experience, collection building, or trading
- Buy singles if you know the exact upgrades you need
Buy packs/boxes: Booster Pack - Booster Box
Affordable Purchases: What To Buy As Singles
Buying singles keeps you on budget because you're paying only for the cards you'll actually sleeve. Start with these upgrade buckets for your chosen champion:
- On-curve staples: Efficient 1 - 3 cost cards that make your opening hands better
- Efficient must-haves: Cards that improve the deck's best lines (draw, buffs, or removal)
- Finishers: The 1 - 2 cards that actually end the game once you're ahead
- Tech cards: Sideboard or meta-targeted options for problem matchups
Shop singles: Shop Riftbound: League of Legends TCG Singles
Tip: If a card feels "nice to have," skip it. If a card fixes a matchup or enables your champion's best turns,
buy it now.
Early Meta Details
Origins is the foundation. Expect early lists to explore three broad lanes:
- Aggro shells that flood the board and convert small leads into quick wins
- Value/control shells that trade resources, stabilize, and win with inevitability
- Buff/protect or combo-leaning shells that reward sequencing and timing
As tournament results roll in, pricing can spike on staples. If your local scene leans aggro, secure your cheap interaction early. If you prefer value strategies, prioritize reliable card advantage and clean finishers.
Good habits: save example lists, track your local meta, and keep a short upgrade wishlist. Then buy singles in batches before price swings.
Budget Alternatives
If you're watching spend closely, follow this path:
- Pick one Champion Deck you enjoy piloting. Fun matters more than chasing a tier list you don't like.
- Buy 6 - 10 singles that:
- fix your curve
- upgrade your best interaction (buff, removal, protection)
- add a win-con that closes reliably
- Trade for flex slots with friends or your store community.
- Skip sealed until you know what you love or want foils for your binder.
This keeps your total spend tight and your collection lean.
Common Misconceptions (And Fast Answers)
"Sealed is always the best value."
Not if you're chasing a specific deck. Singles win here.
"I need every champion to start."
You need one deck you enjoy and a few targeted upgrades. Learn the mirror and your local meta first.
"I should buy everything before my first event."
You don't have to. Pick your favorite champion/deck type, then refine after a few reps.
Tournament Schedule / Important Dates
If you want your purchases to pull double duty for kitchen table and events, time your buys around these dates:
Shopping plan: finalize your singles the week before each event so you're not buying into last-minute spikes. Post-event, revisit your 6-10 card upgrade list and adjust to what actually won.
"People Also Ask" - Quick, Direct Answers
What should I buy first for Riftbound Origins?
One Champion Deck, then 6 - 10 singles that fix your curve and matchups.
Are booster boxes worth it?
For collection building and the opening experience, yes. For specific cards, singles are better.
How do I verify card text and combos?
Check the official card gallery and a community database before you buy. Then buy only what your list uses.
What To Do Next
- Pick your path:
- Learning night with friends: buy Proving Grounds
- Tournament prep: pick one Champion Deck
- Add singles: Grab 6 - 10 upgrades for curve, removal, and finishers Riftbound: League of Legends TCG Singles
- Jam reps and refine: Play and practice against aggro, value, and buff/protect. Write down what felt clunky and replace those cards first.
- Mark your calendar: CCS Nov 22 - 23 - Regional Dec 5 - 7 - Pro-Play Summit: Orlando Dec 12 - 14
With Riftbound finally out, what are you looking to play first? Have you pulled any alt art signatures?
Let me know on X: @_EmeraldWeapon_!
