Earning Influence Points in Classic
Best methods to earn Influence Points in League Classic. IP farming, daily bonuses, and champion unlock optimization.
IP Income Sources
Influence Points return as Classic's champion unlock currency on IP & Currency. Earn IP from every completed Classic game scaled by duration, outcome, and Classic Level bonuses. First-win-of-the-day provides the largest per-game IP bonus.
Classic Pass reward tracks on Summoner's Journey distribute IP at milestone levels on both free and premium tracks. Premium track adds IP multiplier bonuses for faster accumulation.
Daily IP Optimization
Never miss daily first-win IP bonus. One Draft win daily outperforms three Co-op games without the bonus. Schedule a consistent daily Classic session even if only 20 minutes for one Co-op first win.
IP bonuses compound with Classic Level milestones—leveling faster via Level Classic Fast simultaneously increases IP earning rate through level-gated multipliers.
Champion Unlock Priority
Spend IP on S-tier and A-tier champions from Overall Tier List before cosmetic or niche purchases. Cover five roles with 2 champions each before specializing. Minimum 10–16 champion pool for comfortable Draft without dodging.
Save IP reserves for Council vote winners on Champion Votes—Caitlyn, LeBlanc, and Fiora become immediate priorities when added to the roster on Future Additions.
IP Efficiency Tips
Champions you own on live League cost zero IP in Classic—check your roster before purchasing. Focus IP on gaps in your live ownership rather than re-buying champions you already have.
Avoid impulsive IP spending on C-tier niche picks during launch hype. Meta shifts from Upcoming Changes balance patches may devalue early niche purchases before you play them enough to justify cost.
Long-Term IP Planning
Expect 4–8 weeks of regular daily play to unlock a comfortable 16+ champion pool through IP alone without live League ownership. Premium Classic Pass accelerates this timeline with IP multipliers.
Track IP income per session and adjust game mode selection: Draft for maximum IP when time allows, Co-op for daily bonus capture on busy days. Combine with Top Champion Picks for spending priority guidance.