When people ask when “The Hunt” starts in League of Legends, they’re usually referring to one of two things: a unique in-game quest or limited-time seasonal events. While there’s no fixed calendar date for “The Hunt” as a yearly event, the concept of hunting and predator-prey dynamics is a recurring theme in the game, especially with the 2025 season structure.
Kha’Zix vs. Rengar Quest
The most famous “Hunt” is a rare, unique quest that can be triggered in any standard Summoner’s Rift game. This event, officially titled “The Hunt is On!”, occurs when the champions Kha’Zix and Rengar are on opposing teams and meet specific conditions. Kha’Zix must have evolved three of his abilities, and Rengar’s Bonetooth Necklace must be at max stacks, with both champions at or above level 16.
The first to kill or assist in killing the other champion wins a permanent bonus—Kha’Zix gains a fourth evolution point, while Rengar’s item becomes “The Head of Kha’Zix” and grants him a permanent stack of bonus AD. This special in-game event isn’t tied to any seasonal schedule and can happen at any time as long as the conditions are met.
Seasonal Events and Game Modes
In addition to the in-game quest, Riot Games occasionally introduces limited-time game modes and events with a hunting theme, like “Hunt of the Blood Moon.” These events are often tied to major seasonal updates. In 2025, League of Legends has adopted a three-season structure:
- Season 1: Began on January 8, 2025.
- Season 2: Started on April 29, 2025.
- Season 3: Began on August 27, 2025.
While “The Hunt” isn’t an official title for any of these, new, themed content and game modes are often released in conjunction with these seasonal starts. Players can track these updates through official Riot Games announcements, patch notes, and the League of Legends game client.
Conclusion
Ultimately, “The Hunt” can start at any moment in a match if Kha’Zix and Rengar are present and meet the quest requirements. For players interested in larger-scale, hunting-themed events and game modes, the best time to look for announcements is around the start of each of the three ranked seasons in 2025, with the third and final season having begun on August 27.
Written by:
Christian