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Riftbound's competitive meta has shifted significantly with the release of Unleashed. Three new mechanics, four new Champions, and a fast-approaching RQ Sydney mean the field is still adapting. Here is where things stand. See current prices at /cards/riftbound.
Riftbound's competitive meta has shifted significantly with the release of Unleashed. Three new mechanics, four new Champions, and a fast-approaching RQ Sydney mean the field is still adapting. Here is where things stand.
How the Tier List Works
Legends are ranked based on current tournament metashare data, win rates across community and regional events, and how well each Legend's game plan handles the new Unleashed mechanics (XP, Hunt, Ambush). The Unleashed meta is brand new. Expect movement over the coming weeks.
S-Tier: The Decks to Beat at RQ Sydney
LeBlanc, Deceiver (Mind/Chaos): Currently leading the Unleashed meta with the highest metashare of any Legend in the format. LeBlanc is a spell-heavy, reactive Legend that wins through superior information management. Her ability to hold Energy open and represent multiple threats means opponents are constantly guessing.
LeBlanc rewards experienced players. If you are new to competitive Riftbound, she has a steeper learning curve than most. In the hands of a skilled pilot, she has the highest ceiling in the current meta.
Fiora, Grand Duelist (Body/Order): A consistent top performer since Spiritforged. Her Legend ability ramps whenever one of your units becomes Might, making Equipment attachment efficient. She is the most refined competitive deck in the format. Expect a high number of Fiora players at RQ Sydney.
Tier 1: Top Cut Performers
Irelia, Blade Dancer (Body/Order): Dominated the Spiritforged meta and remains a Tier 1 force in Unleashed. Her ability to ready units and attack immediately creates tempo advantages most decks struggle to answer. The gold standard of mid-range aggro in Riftbound.
Draven, Glorious Executioner (Fury/Chaos): Held an 18% metashare in the Spiritforged meta and won both Chinese Regional Qualifiers. He remains a serious threat in Unleashed. The players who know him best will likely pilot him well even in an unsettled meta.
Rengar, Pridestalker (Fury/Calm): The new Unleashed Hunter. Rengar is built around the XP mechanic. He is slower than Draven or Irelia in the early game, but formidable if he reaches his win condition.
Tier 2: Solid Options with Upside
Annie, Dark Child (Fury/Chaos): The best competitive Legend for beginners entering Riftbound. Her game plan is direct: develop aggressively, score early, use cheap spells to stay ahead. She punishes any deck that does not respect early pressure.
Vi, Enforcer (Body/Chaos): The new Unleashed aggressor. Vi wants to establish early Battlefield control through raw stats and disruptive Chaos spells. A live threat that experienced Unleashed players will look at heavily.
Poppy, Defender of the Meek (Order/Calm): Slower and more defensive than the current aggressive meta. Worth watching as players discover the optimal XP-based game plan she enables.
What This Means for Australian Players
If you are competing at RQ Sydney and have not locked a Legend: Fiora is the safest option. Well-documented card list, clear game plan, well-positioned in the Unleashed meta.
If you have played LeBlanc before and know the decision trees: she is the highest-ceiling choice. RQ Sydney is the kind of tournament where correct decisions at key moments win games.
If you are building toward RQ Singapore in September and not competing at Sydney: wait for the Sydney results before finalising your list. Vendetta (Set 4) releases July 31 and the meta will shift again before Singapore.
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