Riftbound: Radiance (Set 5) Guide: Legends, Products & Pre-Rift
Riftbound: Radiance (Set 5, set code RAD) releases worldwide on 23 October 2026 with 180 cards, nine new Legends and three new keywords: Deploy, Show Off and Disarm. Pre-Rift sealed prereleases start this Friday, 16 October, and we are running four sessions at our Fairfield store between 16 and 20 October.
We run Riftbound every week in Fairfield, so this guide covers what matters for players: what is in the set, which products to look at, and where to play before it reaches shelves. Details are checked against Riot's announcements and our own listings as of 16 October 2026.
Written by the Hobby Collectors Australia team. Last updated 16 October 2026.
What is Riftbound: Radiance?
Radiance is the fifth main set for Riftbound, Riot Games' League of Legends trading card game, and the last main release of 2026. It follows Vendetta and is built around music and performance, with stage-light artwork, musical alternate-art Runes, and Special Alt Art cards for K/DA and Heartsteel. It is also the first Riftbound set to launch in English, Chinese and French on the same day.
| Radiance at a glance | Detail |
|---|---|
| Set name and code | Riftbound: Radiance (RAD), Set 5 |
| Worldwide release | 23 October 2026 |
| Pre-Rift window (official) | 16–22 October 2026 |
| Cards | 180, including 66 Showcase cards |
| New Legends | Nine, each with an Overnumbered variant |
| New keywords | Deploy, Show Off, Disarm |
| Ultimate Rare | Packed Amphitheater (Battlefield) |
Who are the nine new Legends in Radiance?
Riot has confirmed nine new Legends, and every one has an Overnumbered variant, including artist-signed versions. These seven are publicly named so far:
- Ekko, Boy Who Shattered Time: lets you put expensive Units into play earlier than usual.
- Seraphine, Starry-Eyed Songstress: one half of the Radiance Showdown Deck.
- Evelynn: the other half of the Showdown Deck. Her Legend card and both decklists are due on 16 October.
- Orianna, Lady of Clockwork: her Legend effect lets Equipment become Units.
- K'Sante, Pride of Nazumah: one of the later reveals from Riot's Radiance announcement.
- Ziggs: featured on the Booster Display box art and tied to the new Bomb tokens.
- Jarvan IV: also on the Booster Display box art.
Neeko is not a Legend, but she is worth knowing: she is Riftbound's first neutral-domain Champion Unit, so she fits in any deck regardless of domain. We will update this list as Riot confirms the last two Legends.
What is new in Radiance?
Radiance adds three keywords, a new token type and a new twist on Equipment.
| Mechanic | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deploy | A Gear card with Deploy goes straight to a Battlefield and helps you while it stays there. If your opponent holds that Battlefield, the Gear is destroyed. |
| Show Off | Reveal a qualifying card from your hand or board to unlock an extra effect on the card you are playing. |
| Disarm | Lowers an enemy Unit's Might as you attack. Instances stack, so more Disarm means a bigger reduction. |
| Equipment Units | Orianna's Legend effect lets Equipment become Units, and the Equipment is unequipped first. |
| Bomb tokens | A new token type. The more Bombs you play, the bigger the payoff. |
What are the chase cards in Radiance?
- Packed Amphitheater (Ultimate Rare): a Battlefield. Riot puts the Ultimate Rare at roughly 0.025% of booster packs across the print run, against 0.1% for Baron Nashor in Unleashed. No pack, box or case is guaranteed to hold one.
- Overnumbered Legends: all nine Legends, plus artist-signed versions, and Heartsteel Overnumbered cards.
- Special Alt Art: uses the Crystal Rose treatment seen in Vendetta, including K/DA cards.
- Alt Art Runes: musical artwork on the Runes, pulled from the pack's Token, Rune or Alt Art Rune slot.
Each 14-card booster pack holds 7 Commons, 3 Uncommons, a foil slot, a Rare or Epic, a flex slot that can hit anything from Rare up to Overnumber or Ultimate Rare, and a Token, Rune or Alt Art Rune.
What Radiance products are releasing?
The Radiance lineup follows the same shape as Vendetta. Sealed Radiance product cannot be sold before the official 23 October release and some allocations are still being confirmed, so these listings show as out of stock for now. Join our Discord for stock updates, or browse everything in the Radiance collection.
| Product | What is in it | Best for | At HCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booster Display | 24 booster packs of 14 cards | Collectors and deck builders | Radiance Booster Display [Set 5]: listed at $239.99, not yet available |
| Vault | Storage box, six Radiance booster packs, foil tokens and a full set of 36 Runes | New players who need Runes, and gifts | Radiance Vault [Set 5]: listed at $64.99, not yet available |
| Showdown Deck: Seraphine vs. Evelynn | Two 56-card decks, two booster packs, two playmats, two deck boxes and a rulebook | Two players learning together | Radiance Showdown Deck: Evelynn vs Seraphine: listed at $73.75, not yet available |
| Booster Pack | One 14-card pack | Topping up or trying a single pack | Radiance Booster Pack [Set 5]: listed at $10.00, not yet available |
| Pre-Rift event | Champion mini-deck, five Radiance boosters and a Pre-Rift promo card | Trying the set before release | $60 AUD per player |
Which Radiance product should you start with?
If you are new to Riftbound, start with a Pre-Rift session, or the Seraphine vs Evelynn Showdown Deck once it is in stock. Both give you playable decks without any deckbuilding, and our beginner's guide to Riftbound covers the rules. The Zed vs Shen Showdown Deck post explains how the format works.
If you are chasing Overnumbered Legends and Alt Art Runes, the Booster Display is the route. If you need a full set of Runes and some packs in one box, the Vault is the pick. You can still browse the Vendetta collection and the full Riftbound range while you wait.
How does Pre-Rift work at Hobby Collectors Australia?
Pre-Rift is a sealed format: open your kit, build a deck around your Champion, then play rounds against other players. Entry is $60 per player, per session, and every player receives a Pre-Rift kit with a 15-card Champion mini-deck (one of the nine Radiance Legends), five Radiance booster packs and a Pre-Rift promo card. Riot's promo is Heimerdinger, Academy Instructor, while supplies last. There are door prizes at every session, and you do not need to bring a deck.
- Friday 16 October: 6:30pm
- Saturday 17 October: 12:30pm
- Sunday 18 October: 11:00am
- Tuesday 20 October: 6:30pm
Book your Pre-Rift session here. Spots are capped. Refunds need at least two weeks' notice, and cancellations inside two weeks receive store credit instead.
Where can I play Riftbound in Fairfield and Western Sydney?
We are a physical store with weekly Riftbound events, which is what online-only shops cannot offer. Our regular schedule at Shop 2, 20–26 Ware St, Fairfield:
- Riftbound Nexus Nights: Tuesday 6:30pm and Saturday 11am (Saturday is free)
- Best-of-3 event: Friday 6:30pm
Riot is adding Radiance cards to Nexus Night promo packs, with the full promo list due on 16 October. The Summoner Skirmish organised-play periods begin 9 November and 14 December, and we will post our dates on Discord and the events page.
Riftbound: Radiance FAQ
When does Riftbound: Radiance release?
Riftbound: Radiance (Set 5) releases worldwide on 23 October 2026. Pre-Rift prerelease events run 16–22 October 2026 at participating stores, and Hobby Collectors Australia hosts four Pre-Rift sessions in Fairfield between 16 and 20 October.
How many cards are in Riftbound: Radiance?
Radiance has 180 cards, including 66 Showcase cards and nine new Legends.
What are the new keywords in Riftbound: Radiance?
Radiance adds three keywords: Deploy, which puts Gear straight onto a Battlefield; Show Off, which lets you reveal a qualifying card to unlock an extra effect; and Disarm, which lowers an enemy Unit's Might as you attack.
What is a Pre-Rift event and do I need my own deck?
Pre-Rift is Riftbound's sealed prerelease format. You do not need your own deck: at Hobby Collectors Australia the $60 entry includes a Champion mini-deck, five Radiance booster packs and a Pre-Rift promo card.
What is in the Radiance Showdown Deck?
The Radiance Showdown Deck pits Seraphine against Evelynn and includes two 56-card preconstructed decks, two Radiance booster packs, two playmats, two deck boxes and a rulebook.
How much do Radiance products cost at Hobby Collectors Australia?
Listed prices are $239.99 for the Radiance Booster Display, $64.99 for the Radiance Vault, $73.75 for the Seraphine vs Evelynn Showdown Deck and $10.00 for a Radiance Booster Pack, and a Pre-Rift session is $60. Sealed product cannot be sold before the 23 October 2026 release and some allocations are still being confirmed, so those listings show as out of stock for now.
Where can I play Riftbound in Western Sydney?
Hobby Collectors Australia, Shop 2, 20–26 Ware St, Fairfield NSW 2165, runs Riftbound Nexus Nights on Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 11am (Saturday is free), plus a Best-of-3 event on Fridays at 6:30pm.
Visit Hobby Collectors Australia
Come and play Radiance with us. We are an official Wizards Play Network store, and our crew will help with rules and deckbuilding on the day.
Hobby Collectors Australia
Shop 2, 20–26 Ware St, Fairfield NSW 2165
Monday–Friday 2pm–9pm, Saturday–Sunday 10am–5pm, closed public holidays
Discord: discord.gg/cBu6CN8R9a
Email: info@hobbycollectorsaustralia.com.au