LoL Chromas Explained: Price, Packs, Emporium, Refunds
Chromas are recolours of a League of Legends skin: they change the palette, not the theme, and you must own the champion or skin they recolour. Riot sells them individually for usually 290 RP, in chroma packs and skin bundles in the store’s Chroma category, and in champion select; twice a year the Essence Emporium offers many of them for 2,000 Blue Essence, the Mythic Shop rotates Mythic Chromas at 35 Mythic Essence, and The Sanctum sells some for Ancient Sparks. Chromas can be refunded within 90 days for one refund token, occasionally go on sale for 195 RP, and cannot be gifted.
Updated November 13, 2026 · Source: Riot Support — Chromas Packs FAQ (May 29, 2026)
Every way to get a chroma
| Source | Price (Riot’s figures) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Store, Skins tab → Chroma category | Usually 290 RP each; packs and skin bundles priced separately | List price adjusts to whether you own the champion or skin |
| Champion select | Individual chroma at store price | “Last-second makeover” before a game |
| Bundles | Bundle price | Some chromas exist only in bundles, usually sold in a limited window around a skin’s release |
| Essence Emporium | 2,000 Blue Essence each | Twice a year; available chromas rotate every other Emporium, so a missing colour returns in about six months |
| Mythic Shop | 35 Mythic Essence | Exclusive Mythic Chromas for selected skins, rotating; see Mythic Essence |
| The Sanctum | Ancient Sparks | Rare content shop that also carries skins, titles and banners |
| Sales | 195 RP each, time-limited | Riot’s “if you’re lucky” case; no regular chroma sales like skin sales |
| Gifting | Not available | Neither direct nor Mystery gifting; our gifting guide lists what can be sent |
Rules that trip people up
- Ownership first. A chroma for a skin you do not own is unusable; the store price includes the missing champion or skin, which is why the same chroma shows different prices to different players.
- Bundles close. Bundle-only chromas usually disappear after the launch window; the Emporium rotation is the second chance for many of them, not all.
- Refund window. Chroma packs and single chromas are refundable within 90 days for one refund token under the Content Refund rules in our refund policy guide.
- Essence maths. 2,000 BE per Emporium chroma is more than most champions cost after the 2025 price cut (see champion prices), so bank BE before an Emporium if colours matter to you.
Chroma vs skin vs Mythic Chroma
| Skin | Chroma | Mythic Chroma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What changes | Model, theme, often effects | Colour palette only | Colour palette with Mythic treatment |
| Requires | Champion | Champion and the skin | Champion and the skin |
| Typical price | RP tiers; see skin price calculator | 290 RP, 2,000 BE at Emporium | 35 Mythic Essence |
| Where | Store, Your Shop, loot | Store, champion select, Emporium, Sanctum | Mythic Shop rotation |
FAQ
How much do chromas cost in LoL?
Usually 290 RP each, with packs and skin bundles priced separately; 2,000 Blue Essence at the Essence Emporium, 35 Mythic Essence for Mythic Chromas, and sometimes 195 RP in time-limited sales.
Can you buy chromas with Blue Essence?
Yes, during the twice-yearly Essence Emporium, where many chromas cost 2,000 BE each and the selection rotates every other Emporium.
Do you need the skin to use a chroma?
Yes. A chroma requires the champion and the original skin it recolours; the store price reflects what you still lack.
Can you refund a chroma?
Yes, within 90 days of purchase for one refund token, for packs and individual chromas alike.
Can you gift chromas in League of Legends?
No. Riot’s FAQ says gifting and Mystery gifting of chroma packs is not available at the moment.
What is a Mythic Chroma?
An exclusive chroma for certain skins sold in the Mythic Shop for 35 Mythic Essence on a rotating basis.
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