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Riftbound: Vendetta Revealed With New Mechanics, Showdown Decks, and Iconic Rivalries

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Riot Games has revealed Riftbound: Vendetta, the game’s fourth set,

…bringing some of League of Legends’ biggest rivalries to the tabletop when it launches on July 31.Prerelease card showing Riven with white hair wielding dual blades, green aura, labeled 'Riven Shattered' with gameplay text. Card art: female sorceress with glowing gold markings, blue outfit, dynamic pose, Decree of Insight card edge visible.

As the name suggests, Vendetta is built around iconic enemies facing off, with Champion pairings like Shen and Zed and Mel and Ambessa leading the charge. Alongside the new Champions come three new mechanics that should shake up gameplay.

Spell card Twilight Shroud featuring a crouching ninja-like figure weaving wind, green accents, and bold card text. Grants a friendly unit +1 shield this turn and cannot be targeted by enemy spells or abilities.

Flow lets players play cards from their trash, Burn fuels strategies by sending cards from the Main Deck to the trash, and Empower allows cards to become stronger after they’ve already entered play, giving players more flexibility as matches progress.

In-game battle card titled 'Risen Altar' showing a glowing blue-pink fortress with a spellcaster on the right firing lightning; bottom text references costs.

Riot is also introducing Showdown Decks, a new two-player product containing two ready-to-play decks in a single box. The first release asks a simple question: Shen or Zed?

Bilgewater token unit card named Tentacle, showing a glowing green tentacle creature against a dark backdrop. Shadow Clone card showing a dark armored fighter charging through flames; ability to banish a unit from trash for +4 assault this turn. In-game card art labeled 'Empowered' showing a flexed muscular arm punching with blue energy; marks legends, units, and gear as empowered (UI card).

Collectors have something to chase as well, with signed Overnumbered Legends and 22 Rival Overnumbers celebrating some of Runeterra’s greatest rivalries.

Artwork of a blue-haired female mage in icy white armor on a crystal throne, card titled'Ahri Inquisitive' from Wild Rift.

With previews now underway, Vendetta is shaping up to be one of Riftbound’s most interesting sets yet. We’ll have more coverage, including card reveals and product details, as we get closer to launch.

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Alex Swift has been a gamer for his entire life with a special love for board games. He also loves building Legos and writing stories. His favorite board games are Everdell, Scythe and The Witcher Old World and really enjoys learning any new games.

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