LoL Mythic Essence: Shop, Prestige, How to Earn
Verified November 7, 2026 · Status: live currency
LoL Mythic Essence is the premium crafting currency that replaced Gemstones: earned from events, Masterwork Chests, and capsules, spent at the Mythic Shop on Prestige skins (100 ME), Hextech/Mythic chromas (40 ME), Hextech skins (100 ME), and borders — the Mythic Shop rotates roughly every 3 months with 2 new Prestige skins per cycle. Verified on 7 November 2026.
Source: Riot Games — Mythic Content update.
Symptom → cause → first action
| Problem | Likely cause | First action |
|---|---|---|
| Want a Prestige skin — how many ME | Standard Prestige skin | 100 Mythic Essence per Prestige skin |
| Can’t find Mythic Shop in client | Collection → Loot → Essence tab | Loot > Essence Emporium (seasonal rotation only) |
| ME not tracking | Low event participation | Check active Event Pass; missions give ME |
| Old Gemstones converted? | Riot auto-converted at 50:1 | Gemstones count toward ME reserve automatically |
| Skin not in current shop | Mythic Shop rotates every ~3 months | Hold ME; skin may return in later rotation |
| Anniversary / milestone reward | Loyalty rewards grant ME at milestones | Check Loyalty tab for milestone claims |
How Mythic Essence works
- Mythic Essence replaced Gemstones in the 2024 Mythic Content update.
- Existing Gemstones were auto-converted to ME at the rate 1 Gemstone = 50 ME.
- ME is account-wide and never expires.
- Spent at the Mythic Shop under Collection → Loot → Essence Emporium.
Current Mythic Shop prices
| Item | Cost in ME |
|---|---|
| Prestige skin (new) | 100 ME |
| Prestige skin (returning / older) | 100 ME |
| Hextech / Mythic skin | 100 ME |
| Chroma (Hextech or Mythic skin) | 40 ME |
| Prestige border / icon bundle | varies 25-50 ME |
| Ward skin (Mythic variant) | 50 ME |
How to earn Mythic Essence
- Event Passes: Each event pass has free-track and premium-track ME rewards. Premium pass can yield ~100-150 ME across the event.
- Masterwork Chests: Contain ME directly (small amounts per chest, ~10-25 ME).
- Season rewards: Honor Capsules at Level 3/4/5 at season end drop ME.
- Clash capsules: Winning a Clash bracket grants Victory Capsules with a chance of ME.
- Anniversary / Loyalty: Account anniversary gifts include small ME grants.
- Buying ME directly: No — Mythic Essence is not sold for RP. It’s earn-only (the Gemstone mechanic was removed).
Mythic Shop rotation
- Shop rotates approximately every 3 months (major-event cadence).
- Two new Prestige skins typically join each rotation.
- Older Prestige skins return periodically — expect a 12-18 month wait for a return.
- Chromas and borders rotate more frequently alongside new Prestige drops.
- Check the client’s in-game shop page or lolesports.com for current rotation.
Strategy: when to spend ME
- Save for Prestige skins of champions you actually play.
- Prestige skins are permanent — no need to rush-buy before rotation ends if you’re not sure.
- Older returning Prestige skins cost the same as new ones, so waiting isn’t punished.
- Chromas (40 ME) are a cheaper way to spend leftover ME if you already own the base Prestige skin.
- Pass ME is time-locked to the event — plan event-pass claims to hit the Prestige milestone before expiration.
If Mythic rewards aren’t tracking
- Event pass not showing? → check that you’re logged into the correct region / account.
- Pass ME missing? → claim milestones manually in the Event tab — some grants require tap.
- Prestige skin missing from Mythic Shop? → check the schedule; rotation happens on event-release days.
- Honor capsule didn’t drop ME? → not every capsule contains ME; it’s random.
- Related: Riot Points, Honor system, best LoL skins.
- Specific missing reward? → Riot ticket with your event/pass details at support-leagueoflegends.riotgames.com.
FAQ
What is Mythic Essence?
The premium currency that replaced Gemstones in the 2024 Mythic Content update. Earned through events, chests, and loyalty — spent at the Mythic Shop for Prestige skins, Hextech skins, chromas, and borders.
How much ME do I need for a Prestige skin?
100 Mythic Essence. This applies to both new Prestige skins and older returning ones in the shop rotation.
Can I buy Mythic Essence with RP?
No. Mythic Essence is earn-only. Riot removed the Gemstone-purchase path in the 2024 update. You earn ME via event passes, chests, capsules, and loyalty rewards.
What happened to my old Gemstones?
Auto-converted at 1 Gemstone = 50 ME when the system changed. The conversion was one-time and applied to all Gemstones in your inventory.
Does ME expire?
No. Mythic Essence never expires. Pass-bound ME has to be claimed before the pass ends, but once claimed and in your account balance, it stays until you spend it.
How often does the Mythic Shop rotate?
Roughly every 3 months with major event cycles. Two new Prestige skins typically join each rotation. Older Prestige skins return every 12-18 months in later rotations.
Is it worth buying event passes just for ME?
Only if you’ll actually play the event. Pass ME requires completing missions, and skipping the event means you won’t reach the Prestige milestone. Casual players may find chests more efficient.
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