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Championship Riven

The Championship Riven skin was released to celebrate the 2012 World Championships.

This was originally going to release under a different name, but Riot Games realised the event was just around the corner. After the release of Championship Riven, new skins have been released yearly for other champions.

Championship Riven wears heavier armor compared to normal.

Her new armor is blue and white, which gives it a much more premium feel, and her sword is imposing. The new blade is larger than her normal one and is a unique blue colour with cracked patterns running through it.

Championship Riven was given as a bonus to those who physically attended the 2012 LCS finals. It later became available for a short time to buy in the store at 975 RP before being removed. The skin was also a prize for the 2015 World's Pick'em. In 2016 a modified version was also available for a short time. It is no longer possible to buy the Championship Riven skin.

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Battle Bunny Riven

Battle Bunny Riven was one of the first skins added to the game for her. It was released in 2012 and was based on a community suggestion from the official League of Legends forums. Riot Games initially teased this as an April Fools joke, but it's still available today.

Battle Bunny Riven is inspired by the famous Playboy Bunny costume. It comes complete with white bunny ears and a white bunny tail that wiggles.

This Riven has been given a new broken orange sword which has orange particles when attacking. When her Ultimate is activated, it also changes into a much larger orange blade with flying orange shards.

This Riven skin can be purchased from the in-game store for 975 RP. Battle Bunny Riven is listed as a Regular skin on the store.

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Arcade Riven

It was released in 2015 as part of the Arcade skin line. The Arcade Riven skin turns The Exile into a retro gamer. The skins in this series are a throwback to the '80s and '90s, and the Arcade Riven skin is no exception. This Riven skin is also filled with retro references.

Arcade Riven wears an outfit and armor, clearly inspired by retro games with some modern influences. She has bright-green hair and wears shorts with her fancy golden jacket.

Arcade Riven also has a shield on her shoulder and a giant sword inspired by the Ultra Sword from Kirby's Return to Dream Land. When Riven with this skin dies, a large K.O! appears. It also comes with a variety of new sound effects.

This is an Epic tier skin, and Arcade Riven is available to purchase from the in-game store. It's available at 1350 RP making it one of the more expensive skins available for her.

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Valiant Sword Riven

Released in 2019, Valiant Sword Riven is part of the Immortal Journey skin line and lore.

According to the lore, Riven trained with Morgana in war and politics for many years, but she walked a different path to her teacher. Valiant Sword Riven was dedicated to justice and must now face Morgana in combat.

Valiant Sword Riven wears an elegant and battle-ready outfit with lots of flowing red fabric that follows her movements.

The sword Riven uses with this skin is large, but its design still matches her theme and has a prestigious premium feel.

Valiant Sword Riven also comes with new particles, including glowing swords and a brand new recall animation with many swords.

Valiant Sword Riven is an Epic tier skin available for 1350 RP in the store. However, there is also the Valiant Sword Riven Prestige Edition of this skin.

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Valiant Sword Riven Prestige Edition

Valiant Sword Riven Prestige Edition was released in 2019 and is the elite or premium version of the original Valiant Sword Riven skin. Due to it being an elite skin variant, it cannot be bought with RP.

The overall design of Valiant Sword Riven Prestige Edition has remained the same, but the new textures make it feel very different from the original. The prestige version has been recoloured to a white and gold outfit. It also comes with a new sword design. This skin is also very distinctive for Riven.

Valiant Sword Riven Prestige Edition can be obtained through the Hextech crafting system, which does not require RP. This is a Mythical skin, and you need to have 100 Hextech Prestige Points to craft this skin.

However, it can also be found in loot and obtained by rerolling.

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Crimson Elite Riven

In 2011, Riven was added to the Crimson Elite skin line with the Crimson Elite Riven skin.

The skin depicts her wearing the Noxian Crimson Elite uniform from the Crimson Elite. According to the lore, Crimson Elite Riven is officially listed as killed in action after abandoning her comrades, but she's now a sword for hire.

Crimson Elite Riven wears black full body armor that has futuristic vibes. She also wears a silver and gold helmet with a golden shoulder plate.

This Riven skin also has a nice red flash of color to add depth to the outfit. Crimson Elite Riven also has a broken sword she fights with that also has a futuristic feel.

This is a Regular tier skin that's always available to purchase from the store. Crimson Elite Riven costs 520 RP making it one of the cheapest Riven skins available.

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Sentinel Riven

Riven is a new addition to the Sentinels team in League of Legends lore.

Added to the team in 2021, Sentinel Riven is looking to make amends for her role in the Noxian invasion of Ionia. This new skin is one of the latest additions to the Sentinels of Light skin line in League of Legends.

Sentinel Riven wears a relatively simple outfit, but it suits her perfectly.

Mainly wearing white and black, there are also a few flashes of red on her jacket. She also has a gold shoulder plate, and her broken sword also has some gold built into it.

The Sentinel Riven skin belongs to a warrior, and it screams premium skin.

As an Epic tier skin, Sentinel Riven is always available to purchase from the in-game store. This skin costs 1350 RP, making it one of the more expensive Riven skins in the game.

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Pulsefire Riven

Part of the Pulsefire skin line and lore, Pulsefire Riven was released in 2018.

The parallel universe skins come from a dystopian future after the Cog Era.

Like many other champions, Pulsefire Riven has been augmented with cybernetic enhancements and equipped with Chrono technology.

While her face is still visible, Pulsefire Riven is covered in armour that looks very thick in some places. The outfit doesn't feel as futuristic as most others from the Pulsefire skin line, but her glowing sword fits the theme. This Riven skin coves with a sword accented with some glowing blue lights. She also has a new spell VFX, and SFX that gives her a very different feel to normal. Pulsefire Riven also comes with a new recall animation and death animation.

Pulsefire Riven is an Epic tier skin that costs 1350 RP in the store.

She is always available to purchase and is one of the most expensive Riven skins in the game.

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Dawnbringer Riven

In 2017, Dawnbringer Riven skin added her to the Dawnbringer skin line in the Chaos and Order collection.

This skin is considered the opposite of the Nightbringer Yasuo skin, with Dawnbringer Riven having an angelic theme. It's part of the Chaos and Order alternative universe lore.

Dawnbringer Riven fits the lore perfectly and looks premium enough for a divine being.

Covered in golden armor, Riven also wears royal blue clothing between the armor. Her translucent cloak follows her movements fluidly and looks similar to angel wings. She also has an angelic golden glow when using her Ultimate to match her divine lore.

Dawnbringer Riven also has a unique sword that fits the theme.

Dawnbringer Riven is a Legendary tier skin that is available to purchase from the in-game store. This skin costs 1350 RP and is one of the more expensive Riven skins currently available.

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