“ | ▶️ "WHO'S READY TO RECKONNN?!" |
— 2 Arena Battlecaster | |
Gauntlet is a constructed game mode in Legends of Runeterra.
As of patch 1.12 there are two Gauntlet formats: Standard and Singleton.
Gameplay[]
Gauntlets are limited-time competitive modes with unique deckbuilding rules.
At the start of each Gauntlet, depending on the Gauntlet's format, you will pick one or more decks that you will play for the entire Gauntlet run. Your Gauntlet run will end in one of three ways:
- Win seven matches in a row
- Lose two consecutive matches between rounds 1 through 5
- Lose one match at round 6
Rotations[]
Gauntlets are on a rotation, going live every Friday and staying open until Monday. with each weekend featuring a single format from the Gauntlet rotation.
- Jun 26 - Jun 29: Standard
- Jul 03 - Jul 06: Singleton
- Jul 10 - Jul 13: Standard
- Jul 17 - Jul 20: Singleton
- Jul 24 - Jul 27: Standard
- Jul 31 - Aug 03: Singleton
- Aug 07 - Aug 10: Standard
- Aug 14 - Aug 17: Singleton
- Aug 21 - Aug 24: Standard
Standard Gauntlet[]
“ | ▶️ "Time for the main event." |
— 3Draven | |
The Standard Gauntlet uses standard deckbuilding rules.
Description[]
▶️ WHO'S READY TO RECKONNN?!
Arm yourself with your favorite Standard deck and enter the arena to see if you've got what it takes to survive the Gauntlet!
Your run ends when you score 7 wins or suffer 2 consecutive loses.
For your performance you can score bonus XP for victories and 2 special icons for Gauntlet's launch!
Singleton Gauntlet[]
“ | ▶️ "The people are my strength!" |
— 4 Vessid, Reckoner | |
The Singleton Gauntlet uses singleton deckbuilding rules.
Description[]
▶️ WHO'S READY TO RECKONNN?!
Arm yourself with your favorite Singleton deck and enter the arena to see if you've got what it takes to survive the Gauntlet!
Your run ends when you score 7 wins or suffer 2 consecutive loses.
For your performance you can score bonus XP for victories and 2 special icons for Gauntlet's launch!
Experience[]
In addition to exclusive icons, Gauntlets also reward bonus experience based on the amount of wins you achieve.
Wins | Experience |
---|---|
0 | 0 |
1 | 50 |
2 | 150 |
3 | 400 |
4 | 500 |
5 | 750 |
6 | 800 |
7 | 1100 |
Trivia[]
- Gauntlets are themed after the Reckoners.
- In the What's Next for Runeterra video, Riot Umbrage said that he expected the Singleton Gauntlet to be "very popular with 1 Cats in Mech Suits."
- This is in reference to the inherent synergy the rules of the Gauntlet have with 5 Purrsuit of Perfection.
Media[]
Patch History[]
- Standard now features a pre-match multi-deck pick and ban lobby.
- Gauntlets added to the game.