Riot Games has done it again. After the success of their virtual K-pop girl group, KD/A, Riot unveils a new all-boy music group called "HEARTSTEEL", bringing a host of stylish new skins! The group's music is inspired by a blend of modern music collectives, and their identity is bold and one-of-a-kind, so it’s no surprise that each member will come with their own unique skin.
Melding genres like K-pop, hip-hop, and electronic music, Heartsteel's debut single, "PARANOIA", is already a hit, and fans can't wait to see what else they have in store. Get your first glimpse of these captivating Heartsteel skins in action in their music video for “PARANOIA”.
With that said, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Heartsteel skins, including their release date, skin type, champion lineup, price, and more!
League of Legends Heartsteel skins champion lineup
Within days of the first official teasers, League of Legends' virtual boy band Heartsteel had garnered a dedicated fanbase, largely owing to their unique, reimagined looks.
All six members will receive a Heartsteel skin. Kayn is set to receive a Legendary skin, while Yone will be receiving a Prestige skin in addition to the original.
Here is the complete lineup of League of Legends Heartsteel skins:
- Kayn (Legendary)
- Yone (+ Prestige)
- Ezreal
- Sett
- K'Sante
- Aphelios
Catch the first look at these captivating Heartsteel skins in the music video for their debut single, “PARANOIA”.
Riot Games has also released an official Heartsteel skins trailer! You can watch the boys channel their rockstar prowess on the Rift below:
League of Legends Heartsteel skins price
Aside from Heartsteel Kayn and Heartsteel Yone, all the other Heartsteel skins fall under the category of Epic Skins. This means that you'll have the opportunity to acquire them at the standard Epic Skin price of 1350 RP in the League of Legends client Skin Store once they are released.
Kayn's Legendary Heartsteel skin will be priced at 1820 RP. On the other hand, Yone's Prestige Heartsteel skin will cost 100 Prestige Points.
League of Legends Heartsteel skins release date
The Heartsteel boy band skins will be released on 8 November, in tandem with Patch 13.22 and the Worlds 2023 knockout stage.
KD/A POPSTARS marked Riot Games' breakthrough into mainstream media, showcasing to the world that they are more than just a gaming company. Following K/DA’s immense success, it’s not far-fetched to think that Riot has had plans to introduce another music group to their universe.
Rather than holding off until 2024, the reason why Heartsteel was scheduled to debut this year is most likely because Season 2 of Arcane is slated for release in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Excitingly, Heartsteel is anticipated to perform "Paranoia" at the opening ceremony of the League of Legends World Championship grand finals at the Gocheok Sky Dome in South Korea. Get ready for a performance like no other!
Riot Games has released HEARTSTEEL's debut single, "PARANOIA"!
Heartsteel's debut single is called "PARANOIA", as revealed by Riot Music. Riot released "Paranoia" on 23 October 2023, at 11 AM ET / 4 PM BST / 12 AM KST.
You can now watch the “Paranoia” music video on YouTube or listen to the track on all major listening platforms!
Heartsteel’s "genre-bending" style sets it apart from other Riot Music groups such as True Damage and KD/A. “The group’s personality and sound draws inspiration from modern music collectives, and a range of influences from across genres and eras, culminating in a bold, one-of-a-kind identity,” Riot Games said in a press release.
The unique sound of the track is a testament to the incredible talent of real-life artists who have lent their voices to the champions: BAEKHYUN as Ezreal, ØZI as Sett, Tobi Lou as K’Sante, and Cal Scruby as Kayn.
This diverse yet cohesive convergence of different music genres is vividly mirrored in the music video for "Paranoia", which showcases a dynamic mixed-media animation, expertly produced by SAUVAGE.TV, the very same team behind the 2019 Worlds anthem, “Phoenix".