Eternals in League of Legends are champion-specific lifetime stat trackers that follow your playstyle and milestone achievements across every game you play. Unlike champion mastery, which measures how many games you play, Eternals measure how you play — counting things like skillshot hits, objectives secured solo, or multi-kills — and reward you with emotes, loading screen upgrades, and more as you hit milestones.
Each champion has its own dedicated set of Eternals, so a Jinx Eternal might count Chomper snares while a Thresh Eternal tallies lantern rescues. They accumulate permanently and are displayed on the loading screen, giving you a visible badge of dedication.
What You Need to Know at a Glance
- Eternals are unlocked per champion, not account-wide.
- Every champion gets free Starter Eternals automatically.
- Series Eternals (with more stats and cosmetic rewards) require Riot Points or Mythic Essence.
- Progress is tracked across all game modes and accumulates forever.
- Milestones earn you Split Tokens you can spend on emotes and loading screen effects.
Understanding Eternals
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Section 1: What Are Eternals?
An Eternal is a single, measurable achievement for a specific champion. Each champion has a handful of Eternals, each tracking one combat or objective statistic unique to that champion's kit. Your totals never reset — every game you play adds to the same running count, building a permanent record of your history with that champion. When someone inspects your profile or sits alongside you on the loading screen, they can see your top Eternal stats, reinforcing your mastery at a glance.
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Section 2: How Eternals Work — Milestones
Each Eternal has a series of milestones — numerical targets you work toward over time. When you hit a milestone threshold (for example, 500 takedowns after using an ability), you earn a Split Token and unlock a small celebration animation. The milestone then advances to a higher tier (Tier I, Tier II, Tier III, and beyond), each requiring a larger number to complete. Your progress bar is visible in the Collection tab of the client at any time, so you always know how close you are to the next reward.
Each Eternal tracks one unique stat with tiered milestones; completing each tier earns a Split Token. -
Section 3: Starter Eternals vs. Series Eternals
There are two tiers of Eternals. Starter Eternals are completely free — every player gets them for every champion they own automatically. They track two core stats and display on the loading screen, but they do not earn Split Tokens. Series Eternals must be purchased with RP (Riot Points) or Mythic Essence. They offer three stats per champion, animated kill-counter effects visible during the game, an exclusive loading screen badge, and — crucially — they earn Split Tokens when you hit milestones. If you play a champion a lot, Series Eternals pay back in cosmetic rewards over time.
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Section 4: How to Equip Eternals in the Client
To view and equip your Eternals, open the League of Legends client and go to Collection > Eternals. Select the champion you want from the list, and you will see all available Eternals for that champion along with your current progress toward each milestone. Click the Equip button on the Eternal you want displayed. The equipped Eternal will appear on the loading screen and in the post-game lobby, where other players can see your running total. You can swap which Eternal is shown at any time without losing any progress on either.
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Section 5: Split Rewards — Earning Tokens and Emotes
Every time you complete a milestone on a Series Eternal, you earn one Split Token. These tokens accumulate across your account and unlock rewards at set thresholds: a profile icon at 25 tokens, a champion emote at 50 tokens, a loading screen flair at 100 tokens, and a full kill counter FX upgrade plus badge at 150 tokens. At the end of each ranked split, the token rewards reset, but any tokens you earned beyond a threshold carry forward as a head start for the next split. The more champions' Eternals you invest in, the faster you accumulate tokens each split.
Collect Split Tokens by completing Series Eternal milestones, then spend them on exclusive cosmetic rewards.
Tips for Getting the Most from Eternals
- Start with your main. Buy Series Eternals for the one or two champions you play most — you'll hit milestones naturally and accumulate tokens faster than spreading across many champions.
- Check progress between sessions. The Collection tab shows your current milestone bar. A quick glance lets you know when a big reward is close.
- Equip before ranked. Your equipped Eternal displays in the ranked loading screen, signaling to teammates that you're experienced with that champion — a small but real confidence signal.
- Carry forward tokens. Don't panic if you haven't hit 150 tokens by end of split. Overflow tokens roll into the next split so you're never starting from zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Eternals in League of Legends free?
Starter Eternals are completely free for every champion you own and unlock automatically. Series Eternals, which include more stats, animated effects, and the ability to earn Split Tokens, require purchase with Riot Points or Mythic Essence.
Do Eternals affect gameplay in any way?
No. Eternals are purely cosmetic and statistical. They track performance data and unlock cosmetic rewards, but they grant no in-game advantages whatsoever.
Do Eternals track stats in all game modes?
Eternals track stats in most standard game modes including Summoner's Rift and ARAM. Some limited-time rotating modes may or may not count; the client will indicate when tracking is active.
What happens to my Eternals progress when I change champions?
Each champion's Eternal progress is saved independently. Switching to a different champion has no effect on the progress of any other champion's Eternals — everything accumulates separately and permanently.
Can I see other players' Eternals?
Yes. If someone has an Eternal equipped, their top stat is displayed on the loading screen before the match starts. In the post-game lobby, you can inspect a player's profile to see more detailed Eternal data for that champion.
Final Thoughts
Eternals give League of Legends a meaningful layer of long-term progression beyond champion mastery. They answer the question of not just how much you've played a champion but what you actually do with them. If you're a one-trick or a champion specialist, Series Eternals are a worthwhile investment that pays off in cosmetics, bragging rights, and a loading screen that genuinely reflects your history. For more details on what's available for specific champions, the official League of Legends Eternals announcement page covers the full system.
