Riftbound Tier List (November 2026): 21 Best Legends Ranked for the Radiance Meta

Updated November 14, 2026: this Riftbound tier list ranks 21 legends from S to D for the Radiance set, based on tournament results from October 30 to November 4. Riven is the best legend in the game right now. Tap any legend in the interactive list below.

Riftbound is the League of Legends trading card game from Riot Games. Each deck is built around a legend, so the meta is usually described legend by legend. Radiance is the newest set, and its first two weeks of events have already produced a clear favorite.

Below you will find the interactive Riftbound tier list, a closer look at the S tier legends, the best picks for each tier and the full ranking in one table. Everything was last checked on November 14, 2026.

Riftbound Tier List: Interactive Rankings

Search by name and tap a legend to see its results and its main weakness.

How This Riftbound Tier List Is Ranked

Tiers come from tournament performance, not theory. They follow the weekly meta report covering events from October 30 to November 4, 2026, including CoolStuffCon Orlando and Convergence IV. Win rates and match-up numbers are from the same data.

S Tier: Riven

Riven has 5 tournament wins and 16 top cuts across more than 800 recorded matches. Players adapted her side deck with protective Calm cards, which turned her Kai’Sa match-up from a problem into a small edge. She can still be beaten: Master Yi and Jayce both win the match-up more often than they lose it.

A Tier: Kai’Sa and Kennen

Kai’Sa and Kennen post the best win rates after Riven, at 58% and 59%. Kennen even has a slight edge over Riven head to head. Neither has won a major event in this window, which is why they sit one step below.

B, C and D Tier Legends

What Changed This Week

• A card was banned, and Kennen lists replaced it with a Radiance card.
• Riven added Calm protection in the side deck and now edges out Kai’Sa.
• Jayce is rising, partly because Riven lists run less gear removal.
• Orianna and Azir are much weaker than they were in the Vendetta set.

Riftbound Tier List: Top Legends One by One

Here is what you should know about each of the top legends on this Riftbound tier list, in ranking order.

Riven

Riven, the Exile, is a former Noxian soldier who fights with a broken runic blade. This legend is number 1 on this Riftbound tier list. 5 wins and 16 top cuts, including CoolStuffCon Orlando and Convergence IV. The catch: loses to Master Yi and Jayce more often than not.

Kai'Sa

Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void, survived the Void by bonding with a living second skin. This legend is number 2 on the list. 12 top cuts and a 58% win rate. The catch: no longer counters Riven, and often loses to her in top cuts.

Kennen

Kennen, the Heart of the Tempest, is a yordle of the Ionian Kinkou Order. This legend is number 3 on the list. 10 top cuts, a 59% win rate and a slight edge over Riven. The catch: had to replace a banned card.

Vex

Vex, the Gloomist, is a yordle from the Shadow Isles who fights alongside her shadow. This legend is number 4 on this Riftbound tier list. 1 win and 6 top cuts, a solid backup if you cannot build Riven. The catch: lower ceiling than the top three.

Master Yi

Master Yi, the Wuju Bladesman, is the last practitioner of the Ionian art of Wuju. This legend is number 5 on the list. 2 wins and beats Riven about two games in three. The catch: weak against Kennen and Kai'Sa, which hurts in long events.

Jayce

Jayce, the Defender of Tomorrow, is the Piltover inventor behind the Mercury Hammer. This legend is number 6 on the list. Beats Riven 64% of the time and is rising. The catch: limited against Kai'Sa and Kennen.

Irelia

Irelia, the Blade Dancer, led the Ionian resistance against Noxus. This legend is number 7 on this Riftbound tier list. 1 win and a second place at Convergence IV. The catch: only a 44% win rate overall.

Rengar

Rengar, the Pridestalker, is a Vastayan trophy hunter. This legend is number 8 on the list. 3 top cuts. The catch: struggles badly against Riven and Kennen.

Akali

Akali, the Rogue Assassin, left the Kinkou Order to fight for Ionia alone. This legend is number 9 on the list. 52% win rate with few bad match-ups. The catch: kai'Sa and Riven are both difficult.

Mistakes to Avoid With the Riftbound Tier List

• Treating tiers as rules. A legend you have fully built beats a higher-tier one you have not.
• Spreading upgrade materials across the whole roster instead of finishing a few top picks.
• Ignoring team balance. A team of the highest-ranked legends can still lose if it has no balance.
• Using an old list. Check the date: this Riftbound tier list was last checked on November 14, 2026.

How to Use This Riftbound Tier List

1. If you want to win an event, play Riven or build specifically to beat her.
2. Master Yi and Jayce are the best anti-Riven picks, but both struggle against Kennen and Kai’Sa.
3. Vex is the budget-friendly fallback if you cannot build Riven.
4. Treat C and D tier results with caution. Several are based on fewer than 100 games.

Full Riftbound Tier List Ranking Table

Every legend on this Riftbound tier list in one table, in ranking order. Use it when you want to compare two legends quickly.

About Riftbound

Riftbound is the League of Legends trading card game from Riot Games. It launched in 2025 with the Origins set, followed by Spiritforged, Unleashed, Vendetta and now Radiance.

Every deck is led by a legend, a League of Legends champion such as Riven, Kai'Sa, Kennen or Master Yi, and is built from two of the six domains: Fury, Calm, Mind, Body, Chaos and Order. Players win by holding battlefields and scoring points, not by reducing a life total.

Organized play runs through Regional Qualifiers and large third-party events such as CoolStuffCon and Convergence, and those results are what this page is built on.

Want to read more about the game itself? See Riot Games.

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FAQ

Who is the best legend in Riftbound?

Riven is the best legend in the Radiance meta, with 5 tournament wins and 16 top cuts between October 30 and November 4, 2026.

What beats Riven in Riftbound?

Master Yi and Jayce both beat Riven more often than not, and Kennen has a slight edge over her.

What is the newest Riftbound set?

Radiance is the newest set covered by this tier list.

How many legends are in this Riftbound tier list?

21 legends, ranked from S to D.

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