New Star Guardian Event Details Revealed

We've known about the upcoming Star Guardian event for a while, but now Riot has finally released some details for the event.

Star Guardian event header
It's finally happening! | © Riot Games

We have been waiting for this event for a while now, and finally, it's becoming a reality. Leaked skins galore have gotten us hyped for the continuation of the magical girl genre in League of Legends, and finally, we're getting new Star Guardian skins.

Riot has just released a short trailer, which brings us back to Valoran City where nostalgia hits hard, but what can we expect from the Star Guardian event and what skins are we going to receive? Let's check out the details we know thus far.

When Will the Star Guardian Event Take Place?

The Star Guardian Event is going to star on July 14, 2022 according to the official twitter post by Riot Games. This means that in League of Legends Patch 12.13 the event will start. Until then, you will have to finish your Ocean Song missions, just in case you want the Seraphine Prestige skin.

The event is going to be a 10-week event and will take place on multiple Riot IPs. We already know that Wild Rift is going to be included thanks to the reveal of the Wild Rift exclusive skins, but Legends of Runeterra is also going to feature Star Guardian boards and cards.

Star Guardian Trailer Released

Riot released the trailer for the 2022-Star Guardian event on July 12, 2022. The trailer features a multitude of champions that will be getting Star Guardian skins, many of which have been already revealed by leakers, as well as Riot themselves at Anime Expo earlier in July.

Ultimate Spellbook Announced

In the trailer we see that Ultimate Spellbook will be the game mode of choice for League of Legends players during the Star Guardian event. This has disappointed some fans who thought that Riot could bring back the Star Guardian event from a few years ago instead of just re-using a rotating game mode.

Visual Novel Revealed

In the trailer we also catch a glimpse of a visual novel which players can play through during the event. This will likely be a smaller scale visual novel from the 2021 Sentinels of Light novel players had to go through.

It will feature the story of the new Star Guardians as they try to protect Valoran City from the evil Star Nemesis Morgana and Fiddlesticks. It will also feature the Wild Rift exclusive Star Guardians, Orianna, Senna and Seraphine most likely.

Star Guardian Music Video Announced

Everything Goes On is going to be the song which will be featured in a music video that is set to be released on July 14, 2022. Riot Music worked alongside songwriter and producer Porter Robinson to bring this musical piece to life.

The song tells the story of two Star Guardians, each independently coming to terms with their loss and finding the will to move on with their new comrades.

Charity Event

In the trailer a 'Guardians Give Back' program is announced which will fund the Riot Games Social Impact Fund. You can get orbs and chests made available in LoL Patch 12.13 with proceeds going to a good cause.

The upcoming Star Guardian Taliyah skin, which should be released in LoL Patch 12.14 will also have all of it's proceeds in the first month be added to the Riot Games Social Impact Fund.

For all information on the entire Star Guardian event, make sure to check the official Riot page as well. There you can click through all the information thanks to the interactive website.

What Are the New Star Guardian Skins?

According to leakers, there will be a multitude of champions receiving skins throughout this event. Ekko, Sona and Kai'Sa have all been names floating around for a while now, but there are a few other champions you wouldn't have imagined on the list, the biggest surprise being... Fiddlesticks? Yes, according to leakers the scarecrow will be a Star Guardian, or at least part of the universe.

ChampionSkin TypeCost
Star Guardian EkkoEpic1350 RP
Star Guardian Ekko PrestigeMythic125 ME
Star Guardian Kai'SaLegendary1820 RP
Star Guardian RellEpic1350 RP
Star Guardian SonaEpic1350 RP
Star Guardian AkaliLegendary1820 RP
Star Nemesis MorganaEpic1350 RP
Star Guardian TaliyahEpic1350 RP
Star Guardian QuinnEpic1350 RP
Star Guardian NilahEpic1350 RP
Star Guardian Syndra Prestige EditionMythic125 ME/100 ME
Star Nemesis FiddlesticksEpic1350 RP

Akali and Kai'Sa will be on the receiving end of legendary skins, with Kai'Sa already having her in-game model leaked months ago.

With so many champions receiving skins, the event is going to at least span over two patches. Two prestige skins will be released, as well as two legendaries, which Riot will likely split up, like they did with the High Noon event earlier this year.

Star Guardian Event Missions

Free Event Missions

You do not have to pick up the Pass or Pass Bundle. There are also a bunch of free missions which you can complete to work your way through the Star Guardian story and pick up rewards along the way. Let's go over all the free missions and their rewards.

To collect the rewards you're going to have to play through a series of chapters, each of which is three acts long. How do you move onto the next missions though? By accumulating Starlight and defeating bosses you'll be able to unlock chapters each week.

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.

MissionStarlight Earned
Play a game of Summoners Rift10
Win a game of Summoner's Rift5
Play a game of ARAM, TFT (any mode), or Ultimate Spellbook6
Win a game of ARAM, TFT (any mode), or Ultimate Spellbook36
Play as a Champion from the Star Guardian Universe3
Play on a team with 1/2/3+ Star Guardian Universe skins2/3/4

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
ActRequired StarlightRewards
10100 Blue Essence
245Star Guardian 2022 Icon 35 Star Guardian 2022 Tokens
390Eternals Capsule 40 Star Guardian Tokens

Chapter 2 - July 21 to August 15, 2022
ActRequired StarlightRewards
10100 Blue Essence
2

45

Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks Icon Fiddlesticks Series 1 Eternals 35 Star Guardian 2022 Tokens
390Come Closer Emote 40 Star Guardian Tokens
Chapter 3 - July 28 to August 15, 2022
Act

Required Starlight

Rewards
10100 Blue Essence
245Star Guardian 2022 Orb 35 Star Guardian 2022 Tokens
390Star Nemesis Morgana Icon 40 Star Guardian Tokens
Chapter 4 - August 4 to August 15, 2022
ActRequired StarlightRewards
10100 Blue Essence
245Morgana Series 1 Eternals 35 Star Guardian 2022 Tokens
390You're Mine Emote 40 Star Guardian Tokens

Star Guardian Bond Missions

In the League of Legends client you'll also be wanting to gain a stronger bond with your fellow Star Guardians, so by playing the game. Fulfilling missions will give you bond points and playing with one of the new Star Guardian skins will double the bond rewards, but it's not a must to have the skins to earn all bond points.

MissionBonds Earned
Play a game of Summoner's Rift3
Play a game of ARAM, TFT, or Ultimate Spellbook2
Play as the champion you want to earn Bonds for+4
Play while using their Star Guardian Skin+2
Star GuardianMission ObjectivesBond Level Rewards
Kai'Sa
  • Kill 200 minions - 3 Bonds
  • Deal 40,000 damage to Champions - 3 Bonds
  • Level 1 - Star Guardian Kai'Sa Emote
  • Level 2 - Kai'Sa Series 1 Eternals
  • Level 3 - Aww How Cute! Emote
Sona
  • Earn 60 vision score - 3 Bonds
  • Heal 10,000 damage - 3 Bonds
  • Level 1 - Star Guardian Sona Emote
  • Level 2 - Sona Series 1 Eternals
  • Level 3 - So Sweet! Emote
Nilah
  • Kill 200 minions - 3 Bonds
  • Get 30 takedowns - 3 Bonds
  • Level 1 - Star Guardian Nilah Icon
  • Level 2 - Nilah Series 1 Eternals
  • Level 3 - What Joy! Emote
Ekko
  • Kill 5 Epic Monsters - 3 Bonds
  • Earn 15 Champion kills - 3 Bonds
  • Level 1 - Star Guardian Ekko Icon
  • Level 2 - Ekko Series 1 Eternals
  • Level 3 - Gotcha! Emote
Akali
  • Get 15 Champion Kills - 3 Bonds
  • Deal 24,000 magic damage to Champions - 3 Bonds
  • Level 1 - Star Guardian Akali Icon
  • Level 2 - Akali Series 1 Eternals
  • Who's Next? Emote
Taliyah
  • Earn 30 takedowns - 3 Bonds
  • Kill 200 jungle monsters - 3 Bonds
  • Level 1 - Star Guardian Taliyah Icon
  • Level 2 - Taliyah Series 1 Eternals
  • Level 3 - Rock On! Emote
Rell
  • Earn 60 vision score - 3 Bonds
  • Earn 50 CC score - 3 Bonds
  • Level 1 - Star Guardian Rell Icon
  • Level 2 - Rell Series 1 Eternals
  • Level 3 - One More Thing... Emote
Quinn
  • Get 15 Champion kills - 3 Bonds
  • Deal 30,000 physical damage to Champions - 3 Bonds
  • Level 1 - Star Guardian Quinn Icon
  • Level 2 - Quinn Series 1 Eternals
  • Level 3 - Perfection Emote
Star Guardian Ekko Prestige
Earn Start Guardian Ekko Prestige in the event! | © Riot Games

Star Guardian Battle Pass

You can also choose to buy the Battle Pass for the 2022 Star Guardian event. If you've got a lot of extra cash lying around then you can also choose to get the 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

MissionObjectivesReward
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 1Earn 700 points from time spent playing and winning gamesStar Guardian 2022 Pass Icon 5 Mythic Essence
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 2Earn 700 points from time spent playing and winning games10 Win XP Boost 5 Mythic Essence
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 3Earn 800 points from time spent playing and winning gamesMystery Emote Permanent 5 Mythic Essence
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 4Earn 800 points from time spent playing and winning gamesUmi Loves You! Emote 5 Mythic Essence
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 5Earn 900 points from time spent playing and winning gamesYou Kick Ina? Emote 5 Mythic Essence
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 6Earn 900 points from time spent playing and winning gamesRigel Disappoint Emote 1500 Blue Essence
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 7Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games500 Orange Essence 1 Hextech Key
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 8Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games1 Masterwork Chest and Key 1500 Blue Essence
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 9Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games1 Masterwork Chest 750 Orange Essence
Star Guardian 2022 Pass Milestone 10Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning games1 Star Guardian 2022 Orb 1 Masterwork Chest and key

Pass owners will also be able to earn more tokens by playing a few games of Legaue of Legends each week.

Mission ObjectiveTimeline
Week 1Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning gamesJuly 14th, 1:00 PM (PT)
Week 2Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning gamesJuly 21st, 1:00 PM (PT)
Week 3Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning gamesJuly 28th, 1:00 PM (PT)
Week 4Earn 1000 points from time spent playing and winning gamesAugust 4th, 1:00 PM (PT)

So ther you have it folks, that's all the information you need to know about the 2022-Star Guardian Event that is taking place over the next few weeks. Are you disappointed that the PvE mode from a few years ago hasn't made it back to the client, or will you be enjoying the interactive Star Guardian adventure?

Sabrina Ahn

Sabrina Ahn is the League of Legends and Riftfeed Lead. During her time at Concordia University in 2014 she fell in love with LoL and is playing it since – how she hasn't lost her sanity is still unclear....