Riot Games has chosen to try out something new this month, and instead of the normal Monday/Thursday champion and skin sale announcements we’ve been accustomed to in League of Legends, we’re getting an entire month’s worth of skin sale announcements up front. If you ever wanted to know ahead of time what champions and skins will be getting a RP discount, things are looking up for you! While this new take on Riot’s business model is aimed only for the month of May, it’s likely we’ll see a shift towards this League of Legends marketing strategy, should the sales prove to be more successful.
Because League of Legends is completely free to download and play, Riot Games relies on Riot Point (RP) sales to be successful. Recent reports would suggest the company’s revenues from skin and champion sales have diminished, a likely effect of increased competition from various other MOBAs, such as Smite or Dota 2. With Blizzard’s Heroes of the Storm also on the horizon, Riot will have to work hard to stay competitive. Regardless, here’s the schedule for champion and skill sales for the month of May:
[promo title=”May 2nd – May 5th”][/promo]
Champions:
- Aatrox – 487 RP
- Malzahar – 440 RP
- LeBlanc – 395 RP
Skins:
- Nurse Akali – 487 RP
- Sun Goddess Karma – 375 RP
- Shadow Prince Malzahar – 260 RP
[promo title=”May 6th – May 9th”][/promo]
Champions:
- Fiora – 487 RP
- Skarner – 440 RP
- Lux – 395 RP
Skins:
- Lord Darius – 487 RP
- Cryocore Brand – 487 RP
- Bilgerat Rumble – 260 RP
[promo title=”May 9th – May 12th”][/promo]
Champions:
- Quinn – 487 RP
- Kog”Maw – 440 RP
- Nasus – 292 RP
Skins:
- Viscero Xin Zhao – 487 RP
- Defender Leona – 375 RP
- Freljord Ashe – 260 RP
[promo title=”May 13th – May 16th”][/promo]
Champions:
- Nautilus – 487 RP
- Riven – 440 RP
- Tryndamere – 292 RP
Skins:
- Pool Party Ziggs – 675 RP
- Gladiator Draven – 487 RP
- Viridian Kayle – 260 RP
[promo title=”May 16th – May 19th”][/promo]
Champions:
- Darius – 487 RP
- Rumble – 440 RP
- Heimerdinger – 395 RP
Skins:
- Mafia Miss Fortune – 487 RP
- Rugged Garen – 375 RP
- Deadly Kennen – 260 RP
[promo title=”May 20th – May 23rd”][/promo]
Champions:
- Sejuani- 487 RP
- Wukong – 440 RP
- Janna – 292 RP
Skins:
- Special Weapon Zac – 487 RP
- Battle Bunny Riven – 487 RP
- Freljord Rammus – 260 RP
[promo title=”May 23rd – May 26th”][/promo]
Champions:
- Varus- 487 RP
- Leona – 440 RP
- Veigar – 292 RP
Skins:
- Imperial Lux – 487 RP
- Northern Storm Volibear – 375 RP
- Dryad Soraka – 260 RP
[promo title=”May 27th – May 30th”][/promo]
Champions:
- Zac- 487 RP
- Brand – 440 RP
- Kassadin – 292 RP
Skins:
- High Noon Twisted Fate – 487 RP
- Mecha Kha’Zix – 675 RP
- Warrior Princess Sivir – 260 RP
[promo title=”May 30th – June 2nd”][/promo]
Champions:
- Lucian- 487 RP
- Talon – 440 RP
- Anivia – 395 RP
Skins:
- Headhunter Nidalee – 487 RP
- Midnight Ahri – 375 RP
- Void Nocturne – 260 RP
It’s important to note that because of the head’s-up take on May sales, no refunds will be issued by Riot for any of these purchases. What do you think about this new take on skin and champion sales in League of Legends? Riot Games is looking for feedback, and we’re also curious to see what you think. Does knowing what skins and champions get discounted up-front help with planning your League of Legends budget?