Riot Games is bringing back Season 3 with League Classic, a new Featured Game Mode that strips away over a decade of reworks, item overhauls, and system changes to deliver the game as it played around 2013. Old kits, old items, old runes and masteries, the original Summoner's Rift, and even Influence Points are all confirmed to be returning. More details drop on July 11, 2026 during the MSI 2026 Finals, but datamining has already revealed a substantial amount of what to expect. Here's everything confirmed so far for League of Legends.
What is League Classic?
League Classic is a Featured Game Mode built around the Season 3 version of the game. Champions play with their original ability kits, the item shop is stocked with classics that have long since been removed or redesigned, and the progression system rolls back to summoner leveling from 1 to 30 with the original rune and mastery pages.
Based on datamining, the mode will include its own Ranked, Normal, and Co-Op vs. AI queues, and will also be enabled in custom games. There's a separate battle pass, a token system, a voting mechanic for champion select, and the original Summoner's Rift map. No confirmed release date has been announced yet, but the July 11 MSI Finals reveal is expected to cover the full details.
How many champions are in League Classic?
There are 60 confirmed champions in League Classic. The mode starts with the original 40 that shipped with the game and expands from there. Champions that received significant reworks since Season 3 will appear with their older kits. Graves gets his cigar back. Kayle, Tristana, and others return to their pre-rework versions.
Riot's Meddler confirmed on Reddit that old gameplay kits are the intent, and specifically called out old Urgot mid as a personal highlight, noting that opponents back then rarely knew what Urgot actually did.
Full champion roster
Here is every champion confirmed for League Classic:
- Ahri
- Alistar
- Amumu
- Anivia
- Annie
- Ashe
- Blitzcrank
- Brand
- Cho'Gath
- Dr. Mundo
- Evelynn
- Ezreal
- Fiddlesticks
- Gangplank
- Garen
- Gragas
- Graves
- Heimerdinger
- Janna
- Jarvan IV
- Jax
- Karthus
- Kassadin
- Katarina
- Kayle
- Kog'Maw
- Lee Sin
- Leona
- Lulu
- Lux
- Malphite
- Malzahar
- Master Yi
- Miss Fortune
- Morgana
- Nasus
- Nidalee
- Nunu
- Olaf
- Pantheon
- Rammus
- Ryze
- Shaco
- Singed
- Sivir
- Skarner
- Sona
- Soraka
- Taric
- Teemo
- Tristana
- Tryndamere
- Twisted Fate
- Twitch
- Urgot
- Vayne
- Veigar
- Warwick
- Wukong
- Zilean
Riot has not ruled out adding more champions beyond these 60. Some Season 3-era champions are absent from the current confirmed list, so the final roster at launch could be larger.
What items are in League Classic?
The item shop is one of the biggest draws here. Dozens of items that were removed or completely redesigned over the years are coming back. The full datamined list runs deep, covering everything from gold-income support items to the old jungle itemization path.
The Oracle's Elixir return alone changes how vision control works. In Season 3, buying an Oracle's let you walk around permanently revealing wards, which shaped entire support and jungler decisions around whether the enemy had one active. The Sightstone and Vision Ward are also confirmed, meaning ward-stacking supports are back in full force.
For players catching up on how the current game has evolved before jumping into Classic, the Season 2026 Patch 26.1 breakdown covers everything that changed in the modern version, which makes the contrast with League Classic even more striking.
What summoner spells are in League Classic?
The summoner spell pool is notably larger than what modern League of Legends offers. Several spells that were removed years ago are returning:
- Barrier
- Clairvoyance
- Clarity
- Cleanse
- Exhaust
- Flash
- Fortify
- Ghost
- Heal
- Ignite
- Rally
- Revive
- Smite
- Surge
- Teleport
Clairvoyance was a support staple that placed a temporary vision ward anywhere on the map. Fortify temporarily made towers invulnerable and granted bonus damage to them. Revive brought you back to life at your spawn with a massive speed boost. Rally created a temporary aura that buffed nearby allies' attack damage. These were all removed from the modern game years ago, and their return will force players to think about matchups and summoner spell counters in ways the current pool does not require.
Clarity restoring mana for yourself and nearby allies also changes the calculus for mana-hungry champions like Kassadin and Ryze in the early game.
What else is confirmed for League Classic?
Beyond champions, items, and spells, the datamined feature set includes:
- A summoner leveling system from levels 1 to 30
- The original rune system with flat stat rune pages
- The original mastery system with offensive, defensive, and utility trees
- Influence Points as a currency
- A dedicated battle pass and token system
- A voting mechanic in champion select
- The original Summoner's Rift map
- Separate Ranked, Normal, and Co-Op vs. AI queues
- Custom game support
The combination of rune pages and mastery trees means pre-game preparation matters again in a way it has not since Riot replaced both systems with the current runes reforged setup. Building your rune pages for the right champion and matchup was a meaningful part of Season 3 play, and that layer returns here.
If you want to brush up on vision control mechanics that will carry over into Classic's ward-heavy environment, the Faelights vision system guide is worth reading for the underlying principles, even though the specific mechanics differ between modes.
For players who enjoy alternative formats while waiting for Classic to launch, the ARAM: Mayhem champion tier list covers the current best picks on the Howling Abyss.
What we still do not know
The July 11 MSI Finals reveal is expected to answer the remaining open questions:
- Release date for League Classic
- Whether the mode is permanent or rotating
- The full champion list beyond the current 60
- Specific balance adjustments, if any, to old kits
- Details on the battle pass rewards
The current champion list may not be final. Some Season 3-era champions are missing from the datamined roster, and Riot has indicated the list goes beyond the original 40, leaving room for additions before or after launch.
For all the latest on what is changing in the live game while Classic development continues, the LoL Patch 26.5 meta breakdown has the full rundown on current buff and nerf cycles. You can also find more guides covering every corner of the game in the League of Legends guides hub.