Portraits and Classic Chromas
League Classic Portraits, Classic Chromas, and Classic Skin Tokens explained. August 3 free chroma grant for modern skin owners, Tundra Warwick, and Pass rewards.
Classic Skins Recap
Classic Skins restore 2009–2013 champion visuals for pre-rework fantasies like old Evelynn. Base Classic Skins are free defaults after the mid-July PBE reversal—see Classic Skins. Seasonal Pass tokens still help unlock extras and Portraits.
Many existing live League skins work in Classic at launch with expansion planned. All base models received old-school inking outlines. Some VGUs like Sion received VFX and animation updates matching their Classic kits.
Classic Chromas — Now Free If You Own the Modern Skin
Classic Chromas are recolors for Classic Skins with 2009-era flair—Tundra Warwick, Blast Zone Heimerdinger, Exiled Morgana, and peers. On August 3, 2026 Riot reversed the 300 RP repurchase wall: if you already own the modern version of a skin on live League, you receive the matching Classic Chroma for free. Players who already bought a Classic Chroma while owning the modern skin get an automatic RP refund.
Full policy breakdown, refund notes, and Collectors Box caveats live on Chromas Now Free. Chromas remain Classic-mode exclusive and do not transfer to live Summoner's Rift.
Portraits System
Portraits are new alternate-styled loading screen splashes ranging from playful designer doodles to champion reinterpretations. Portraits rotate during loading screens—collect favorites to display while teammates load in on a potato.
Earn Portraits through Seasonal Classic Pass tracks alongside emotes, titles, IP, BE, and rune page slots. Portraits, Chromas, and Classic Skins form the cosmetic progression triangle alongside Classic Levels on Classic Levels.
Pass and Token Strategy
Free Classic Levels grant Rustier Blitzcrank and core progression. Seasonal Passes add cosmetic density for dedicated players. Check ownership on live League first—owned modern skins now unlock matching Classic Chromas without another RP spend.
The Council may influence which Classic Skins receive development priority. Vote on Champion Votes and track cosmetic updates on Upcoming Changes.