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Everything We Know About the Star Guardian Event
The next big League of Legends event is likely going to be the Star Guardian event. Sure, we're still waiting for the Void to make their move in canon, but it seems like we will have to enter this alternative universe of magical girls (and boys) before.
In the next League of Legends patch, Riot is going to be releasing the next instalment of the Star Guardian universe. Which champions will get new skins and who is going to be a part of the event, though? Let's check out everything we know about the Star Guardians and the events.
Upcoming Star Guardian Skins
Let's check out the first and most important thing. The new Star Guardian skins. Some of the concepts have already been leaked, so we can say for sure that champions like Akali and Kai'Sa will be receiving new skins. But there are quite a few other champions who will be part of this crazy magical girl world.
Star Guardian Skins in Patch 12.13
Riot has recently revealed the champion skins for 5 champions in League of Legends Patch 12.13. These are the skins that will be released on July 13, 2022 as the first batch of champions for the Star Guardian event.
| Champion | Skin Type | Cost |
| Star Guardian Ekko | Epic | 1350 RP |
| Star Guardian Ekko Prestige Edition | Mythic | 125 ME |
| Star Guardian Kai'Sa | Legendary | 1820 RP |
| Star Guardian Sona | Epic | 1350 RP |
| Star Guardian Nilah | Epic | 1350 RP |
| Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks | Epic | 1350 RP |
Star Guardian Skins in Patch 12.14
Those aren't the only skins we will be getting in 2022 for this event, though. Riot will split up the amount of skins they're releasing over two patches, much like they did with the High Noon skins. These are the confirmed champions and skins for the second part of the Star Guardian event thanks to emotes and icons on the PBE server.
| Champion | Skin Type | Cost |
| Star Guardian Quinn | Epic | 1350 RP |
| Star Guardian Rell | Epic | 1350 RP |
| Star Guardian Taliyah | Epic | 1350 RP |
| Star Guardian Akali | Legendary | 1820 RP |
| Star Nemesis Morgana | Epic | 1350 RP |
| Star Guardian Syndra Prestige Edition | Mythic | 125 ME |
Star Guardian Event to Feature Visual Novel - Another Sky
On July 9, 2022 Riot revealed more details regarding the Star Guardian event. Not only will there be in-game missions, but the event will span multiple Riot IPs as well, such as Wild Rift and Legends of Runeterra.
A visual novel which will tell the story of the newest members of the event has also been teased in the video Riot posted. This fits perfectly with the Japanese anime style the skin line is going for and we hope that Riot will execute this on a similar level to the Arcane visual novel, which many fans enjoyed.
Ultimate Spellbook Returns
While many fans hoped for a PvE event like the older Star Guardian event it doesn't seem like it'll happen. Instead, we're going to be getting the newly introduced Ultimate Spellbook, which is the newest of the rotating game modes. Riot introduced this mode to the Rift in 2021 during the Sentinels of Light event.
Music Video to Drop
Riot just dropped the Star Guardian sessions, which featured Taliyah, but more music is heading our way with a Star Guardian music video getting releaased on July 14, 2022. On the timetable for the 2022 Star Guardian event this is marked down as 'music class' since it seems we're going back to high school during the event.
When is the Star Guardian Event?
The Star Guardian event is likely going to kick off in League of Legends Patch 12.13 and 12.14. With so many skins, Riot will likely spread them out over the course of two patches. Riot has just revealed the trailer for the 2022 Star Guardian event that is going to kick off on July 14, 2022.
The Star Guardian event will likely take place for an entire month, much like the High Noon Event, which was simultaneously also part of the MSI 2022 event. Though, we do hope that this event is going to be a tad more interactive than simply doing missions by playing games.
In the trailer we see multiple locations and events from the previous Star Guardian events which could mean that older Star Guardians will also play a role in this skin-themed event. Hopefully we get to find out more about the corrupted Star Guardians as well!
Previous Star Guardian Events
In 2017, Riot dedicated a whole unique gameplay mode to their Star Guardian event. Though, we doubt that this event is going to be making a comeback in 2022. During the Star Guardians Event: Invasion, players worked together against the AI.
While players remember this game mode fondly, Riot has stated that these novel game modes did not hold up in the long run and therefore, they do not bring them back, since players would play them only for a short amount of time and then switch to Summoner's Rift once more. That's why other game modes like the one for the Odyssey also hasn't made a return to the League of Legends client.
What Are the Star Guardians Event Missions?
Star Guardian Battle Pass Missions
If you have some extra Riot Points lying around, or got enough after saving up all your Prime Gaming rewards, you could either get the Star Guardian 2022 Pass or even go all-out with the Star Guardian 2022 Pass Bundle.
- Star Guardian Pass - 1650 RP
- Star Guardian Pass Bundle - 2650 RP
The bundle will include Ekko, his new skin as well as the Star Guardian icon and border.
Star Guardian Pass Missions
| Mission | Objectives | Reward |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 1 | Earn 700 points from time spent playing and winning games | Star Guardian 2022 Pass Icon 5 Mythic Essence |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 2 | Earn 700 points from time spent playing and winning games | 10 Win XP Boost 5 Mythic Essence |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 3 | Earn 800 points from time spent playing and winning games | Mystery Emote Permanent 5 Mythic Essence |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 4 | Earn 800 points from time spent playing and winning games | Umi Loves You! Emote 5 Mythic Essence |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 5 | Earn 900 points from time spent playing and winning games | You Kick Ina? Emote 5 Mythic Essence |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 6 | Earn 900 points from time spent playing and winning games | Rigel Disappoint Emote 1500 Blue Essence |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 7 | Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games | 500 Orange Essence 1 Hextech Key |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 8 | Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games | 1 Masterwork Chest and Key 1500 Blue Essence |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 9 | Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games | 1 Masterwork Chest 750 Orange Essence |
| Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 10 | Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games | 1 Star Guardian 2022 Orb 1 Masterwork Chest and key |
If you want to get even more tokens with your battle pass, then there are weekly milestone missions you can complete as well so you'll be able to afford all the rewards.
| Mission | Objective | Timeline |
| Week 1 | Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games | July 14th, 1:00 PM (PT) |
| Week 2 | Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games | July 21st, 1:00 PM (PT) |
| Week 3 | Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games | July 28th, 1:00 PM (PT) |
| Week 4 | Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games | August 4th, 1:00 PM (PT) |
Free Event Missions
How to Get Starlight
By playing games you are able to forge Starlight. Of course, winning will earn you more and having a Star Guardian on your team will also mean you will get more Starlight.
There are multiple ways to earn rewards, but the most important will be through earning Starlight, which you can do by playing the game. There are other ways to earn rewards as well, by building bonds with the Star Guardians, but we get to that later.
| Mission | Starlight Earned |
| Play a game of Summoners Rift | 10 |
| Win a game of Summoner's Rift | 5 |
| Play a game of ARAM, TFT (any mode), or Ultimate Spellbook | 6 |
| Win a game of ARAM, TFT (any mode), or Ultimate Spellbook | 3 |
| Play as a Champion from the Star Guardian Universe | 3 |
| Play on a team with 1/2/3+ Star Guardian Universe skins | 2/3/4 |
Main Story Rewards
Between July 14 and August 15, 2022 you can unlock the main story of the League of Legends Star Guardian event in the LoL client. By unlocking the story you also gain rewards.
Chapter 1 - July 14 to August 15, 2022
| Act | Required Starlight | Rewards |
| 1 | 0 | 100 Blue Essence |
| 2 | 45 | Star Guardian 2022 Icon 35 Star Guardian 2022 Tokens |
| 3 | 90 | Eternals Capsule 40 Star Guardian Tokens |
Chapter 2 - July 21 to August 15, 2022
| Act | Required Starlight | Rewards |
| 1 | 0 | 100 Blue Essence |
| 2 | 45 | Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks Icon Fiddlesticks Series 1 Eternals 35 Star Guardian 2022 Tokens |
| 3 | 90 | Come Closer Emote 40 Star Guardian Tokens |
Chapter 3 - July 28 to August 15, 2022
| Act | Required Starlight | Rewards |
| 1 | 0 | 100 Blue Essence |
| 2 | 45 | Star Guardian 2022 Orb 35 Star Guardian 2022 Tokens |
| 3 | 90 | Star Nemesis Morgana Icon 40 Star Guardian Tokens |
Chapter 4 - August 4 to August 15, 2022
| Act | Required Starlight | Rewards |
| 1 | 0 | 100 Blue Essence |
| 2 | 45 | Morgana Series 1 Eternals 35 Star Guardian 2022 Tokens |
| 3 | 90 | You're Mine Emote 40 Star Guardian Tokens |
Star Guardian Bond Missions
As previously mentioned, you can also build bonds with the Star Guardians, these you can see in the Star Guardian event tab in the client. Hovering over specific Star Guardians will show you your bond with them. Here is how you can get a stronger bond and what rewards you get from strengthening the bonds.
| Mission | Bonds Earned |
| Play a game of Summoner's Rift | 3 |
| Play a game of ARAM, TFT, or Ultimate Spellbook | 2 |
| Play as the champion you want to earn Bonds for | +4 |
| Play while using their Star Guardian Skin | +2 |
| Star Guardian | Mission Objectives | Bond Level Rewards |
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Are you excited for this event and the lore behind it, or would you rather have the canon Void lore be explored further? Riot has stated that they will hold off on huge events like the Sentintels event of 2021, but a canon lore continuation is in the works, so hopefully we find out how Nilah will fit into the story of Bel'Veth.