In a game defined by competitive depth and mechanical mastery, League of Legends players are always looking for ways to showcase their progress. Riot Games responded to that demand in 2020 with the launch of Eternals—a feature designed to highlight your in-game achievements. But what exactly is an Eternal Set, and why has it sparked both praise and debate within the League community?
Eternals: A Champion-Specific Stat Tracker
At its core, an Eternal Set is a stat-tracking system tailored to individual champions. Each set monitors and records specific gameplay milestones—ranging from basic metrics like kills and structures destroyed to champion-specific feats, such as Lux hitting multiple enemies with her ultimate or Yasuo chaining knock-ups.
Eternals appear on a player’s profile, and key milestones are displayed in-game, offering a way for players to flaunt their mastery and progress beyond the traditional Mastery level system.
How Eternal Sets Work
Each champion can equip one Eternal Set at a time, which tracks three unique stats. Riot offers two main types of sets:
- Starter Series (Free with Blue Essence or RP)
These track broad metrics such as takedowns, structures destroyed, and epic monsters killed. - Series Sets (Paid with RP)
These are champion-specific and highlight unique playstyle achievements. For example:- Zed: Enemy kills shortly after using Death Mark
- Thresh: Hooks that start successful fights
- Janna: Shields that prevent lethal damage
As players hit milestones in a set, a milestone callout appears in-game—visibly celebrating moments of personal progression.
Community Reception: A Mixed Reaction
While many welcomed the idea, the monetization model behind Eternals has drawn criticism. Full Eternal Sets (outside the Starter Series) are purchasable with RP only.
Riot has since responded by offering more flexible bundle pricing and rolling out a free Eternal capsule system via in-game rewards.
Unlocking and Progressing Eternals
- Starter Set: Free to unlock with Blue Essence or RP.
- Series Sets: Purchase with RP (typically 600 RP per set or in bundles).
- Milestone Rewards: Every completed milestone contributes to a visible tracker and in-game banner animations.
Players can swap which Eternal Set is active at any time in the client, and milestones persist across seasons.
Are Eternals Worth It?
The answer depends on what you’re looking for in League. Eternals don’t impact matchmaking, gameplay, or MMR. But for players who value long-term progression, detailed stat tracking, and a bit of flair, they add a new dimension of personal pride.
Final Thoughts
Eternal Sets in League of Legends are more than just numbers—they’re a way to celebrate the moments, big and small, that define your journey with a champion. Whether you’re chasing 1,000 Bard meeps or simply trying to hit your first major milestone, Eternals give players a new reason to log in, improve, and flex a little along the way. Just don’t forget: the scoreboard still matters.
Written by:
Christian