As League of Legends players open chest after chest and event capsule after capsule, loot collections quickly become cluttered with champion shards, skin duplicates, and ward skins they’ll never use. Fortunately, Riot Games offers a way to clean house — and earn Essence in the process — through a feature called mass disenchant.
But how does mass disenchanting work, and when should you use it? Here’s everything you need to know to manage your loot like a pro.
What Is Disenchanting in LoL?
Disenchanting is the process of converting unwanted loot into Blue Essence (for champion shards) or Orange Essence (for skin and ward shards). These essences are then used to unlock content you actually want — like permanent champions, skins, or upgrades.
Disenchanting is done through the Loot tab in the League of Legends client.
What Is Mass Disenchanting?
Mass disenchanting allows you to disenchant all shards of a certain type at once, saving you from having to manually break down every single item.
It’s particularly useful for players who have:
- Dozens of champion shards cluttering their loot
- Duplicate skin shards from years of events and passes
- No plans to reroll or upgrade certain types of content
How to Mass Disenchant: Step-by-Step
- Open the League Client and go to the “Loot” tab.
This is represented by a little treasure chest icon at the top of the client. - Locate the category you want to disenchant.
You’ll see sections for champions, skins, ward skins, emotes, etc. - Hover over the small gear icon in the top-right corner of a loot section.
When you do, a dropdown will appear with options like “Disenchant into Blue Essence” or “Disenchant into Orange Essence.” - Click “Disenchant All” for that category.
The client will show you a confirmation screen summarizing how many shards will be destroyed and how much Essence you’ll receive. - Confirm your decision.
Once confirmed, the selected shards will be gone, and the Essence will be added to your account.
Important Notes and Tips
- You cannot undo this action. Double-check that you’re not disenchanting a rare shard or a skin you actually want.
- Mass disenchant only works on shards, not permanents.
- You can’t mass disenchant event-exclusive items or content that’s currently locked.
- It’s often smarter to reroll three skin shards instead of disenchanting them one by one — this gives you a random permanent skin.
When Should You Use It?
Mass disenchanting is a smart move if:
- You’re saving up Essence for a specific unlock (like a prestige skin or champion).
- Your loot tab is overflowing, and you want to declutter.
- You have no interest in rerolling or upgrading certain low-tier shards.
If you’re a collector or reroller, however, you might want to keep some shards for crafting or lucky upgrades.
Final Thoughts
The mass disenchant feature in League of Legends is an underrated quality-of-life tool that helps you stay organized and efficient. Whether you’re prepping for the next prestige shop or just tired of scrolling through unwanted shards, knowing how to use this function can streamline your loot experience and maximize your rewards.
So go ahead — clean house, earn your Essence, and make room for what really matters: skins you’ll actually use.
Written by:
Christian