Eyeing the majestic Arcane Fractured Jinx skin Riot Games had just released? Ancient Sparks are your key to get it and future League of Legends (LoL) Exalted Skins, as well as many other rare rewards!
Starting on the current LoL Patch 14.24, the Sanctum system and Ancient Sparks are going to give players the “gacha” experience. How, you ask? Let’s dive into it!
What Exactly Are Ancient Sparks?
Ancient Sparks are a new form of currency that comes with the introduction of the Sanctum system. The Sanctum is a new feature that will allow players to play by luck and take their chances at unlocking new and Sanctum-exclusive cosmetics.
Unlike the traditional way of purchasing skins with Riot Points (RP), the Sanctum will be in the “gacha” format, which means players have to draw from an exclusive pool of rewards. The drop rates for the best ones will naturally be the lowest, so expect that you’ll need a ton of Ancient Sparks to get them—at least, if you’re unlucky.
How to Get Ancient Sparks in League of Legends?
Obtaining Ancient Sparks in League of Legends is pretty easy. This new in-game currency can be exchanged for the traditional RP, the top up currency used in LoL. Each Ancient Spark is priced at 400 RP, which equates to roughly $3 USD.
Here’s how to purchase Ancient Sparks in-game:
- Log into the League client
- Navigate to the Loot tab
- Purchase Ancient Sparks for 400 RP
Important note: Players can buy up to 250 Ancient Sparks (100,000 RP) in a single day.
If you didn’t get to use all of your Ancient Sparks in pulling for the rewards—for example, if you luckily got the Exalted Skin in just ten pulls—don’t fret! Ancient Sparks will not expire and you can keep them comfortably until there’s another big reward you want in the rotating pool.
What Rewards Can I Get With Ancient Sparks?
In the Sanctum, there are three tiers of rewards that you can get, with different drop rates.
- S-Tier rewards (0.5% drop rate) – includes Exalted Skins, like Arcane Fractured Jinx
- A-Tier rewards (10% drop rate) – includes exclusive chromas, special banners, and select skins
- B-Tier rewards (89.5% drop rate) – include Mythic Essence, random icons, and emotes
Like most gacha games and features, the Sanctum implements a “bad luck protection” or pity system. This guarantees the ultimate reward within a set number of pulls. For LoL, this number is 80, which puts the Exalted Skins at a maximum price of $32,000 USD.
Meanwhile, A-tier rewards are guaranteed after every 10 pulls, which would be around $4,000 USD. While these points,80 and 10, are the hard pities or guarantees, it’s still possible to get the rewards at a lower number of pulls if you’re lucky enough.
So, you might wanna pull with your fingers crossed. After all, $32,000 USD is a ridiculous price for the rare Exalted Skins, even more so considering that Riot Games are still facing angry players about the $450 USD Hall of Legends Immortalized Ahri skin.
Conclusion
Ancient Sparks in League of Legends represent Riot’s innovative approach to rewarding dedicated players. Whether you’re a casual player or a serious collector, this system offers a unique way to potentially obtain exclusive content.
After all, these Exalted Skins are no ordinary skins. They come with “hyper-representations” of the characters and their lore, providing players with rich content beyond the aesthetics.
Just remember: patience and luck are your best friends when navigating the Sanctum with your Ancient Sparks!
