Riot Games is giving League Classic players a rusty addition to their skin collections. Anyone who played at least 20 League Classic games before October 21, 2026, will receive Rustiest Blitzcrank for free, with the reward arriving in the coming days.
If you missed the cutoff, you’ll still have a chance to pick it up. Riot has also confirmed a future Blue Essence Emporium release, though you’ll need a hefty stash of Blue Essence.
In brief:
- Players who played 20 or more League Classic games before October 21, 2026, qualify for free Rustiest Blitzcrank.
- Riot is granting the skin to eligible accounts and asks players to check their collections in the coming days.
- The skin will cost 150,000 Blue Essence in future Blue Essence Emporiums, starting with Patch 26.24.
- League Classic’s current run ends in January 2027, with Riot hoping to bring it back as an event mode.
How to Get Rustiest Blitzcrank for Free
The requirement is straightforward: you needed to play at least 20 games of League Classic before October 21, 2026. Riot’s announcement specifies games played, so wins aren’t listed as a requirement.
In its announcement on X, Riot says it is granting the skin to qualifying players and recommends checking your collection over the coming days.
Because the cutoff has already passed, playing more Classic matches now won’t count toward this giveaway. If you already met the requirement, keep an eye on your collection while the rewards roll out.
Rustiest Blitzcrank Blue Essence Price and Release
Players who missed the free reward can buy Rustiest Blitzcrank for 150,000 BE through the Blue Essence Emporium, starting with Patch 26.24. Riot says the skin will also appear in future Emporiums, giving collectors more opportunities to save up.
That’s a substantial price, especially if you’re still spending Blue Essence on champions. For longtime players with a large balance, though, it’s another cosmetic to work toward.
The shared artwork leans heavily into the name. Blitzcrank sports orange-brown, rust-covered metal, bulky industrial fists, and glowing blue details, with electricity crackling around his battered frame.
League Classic Ends Its Current Run in January 2027
The giveaway arrives as League Classic approaches the end of its current run. Riot confirmed that the throwback mode will remain available through the rest of Season 3 before closing in January 2027.
According to Riot, most players have returned to other parts of League. Lower participation has also caused long queue times and wider matchmaking skill gaps in some regions.
Riot’s goal is to bring Classic back, likely as an event mode with changes and additions. There’s no confirmed return date, and the developers are asking players to keep sharing feedback about what worked and what needs improvement.
