Buying a present for someone who plays League of Legends, Valorant or Teamfight Tactics is harder than it looks. They probably own the skins they wanted, they have strong opinions about their mouse, and the thing they talk about most, their rank, is not something you can wrap. This guide sorts the good options by what the player actually cares about, with a quick budget table at the end.
Start with three questions
A few details make the difference between a gift they use and one that sits in a drawer. You can usually find them out without spoiling the surprise:
- Which game and which server? Anything that adds in-game currency is tied to a region. Someone on EU West cannot use a card bought for North America.
- Do they care about rank or about collecting? Some players live for the ranked ladder; others mostly play for fun and love cosmetics. The answer points you to very different gifts.
- Do they play at a desk or on a laptop? Gear only makes sense if it fits their setup and the hand they use.
1. In-game currency: Riot Points and Valorant Points
Prepaid Riot cards add RP for League of Legends and TFT or VP for Valorant, which pay for skins, champions, agents, little legends and battle passes. They are the safe classic: everybody can use them, and the player chooses what to buy.
- Check the region first. Cards are sold per region, so match it to their server.
- Buy from an official seller. Codes from unknown resellers can be invalid or already used.
- Best for: collectors, players who are excited about an upcoming skin line or pass.
2. A ranked goal: a boosting gift card
For the player who keeps saying they belong one tier higher, the most personal gift is the rank itself. A TopBoost gift card works like store credit for boosting and coaching: you choose any amount from €10, a code arrives by email once the payment is confirmed, and the person who receives it turns it into balance on their TopBoost account.
- They pick the service. The balance pays for League of Legends boosting, Valorant boosting or TFT boosting: a rank boost, net wins, placement matches and more, or a session with one of our coaches.
- No region to get wrong. The balance belongs to their TopBoost account, not to a game server.
- It does not have to be spent at once. What is left after an order stays on the account for the next one.
- Not sure how much to give? Open the calculator on the game page, enter their current and target rank, and you will see the price of that climb.
3. Getting better: coaching
Some players do not want anybody else to play for them; they want to understand why they lose. A coaching session with an experienced player, where they review games together and work on one weakness at a time, is a thoughtful gift for that type. You can browse coaches for League of Legends, Valorant and TFT and book a session directly. A TopBoost gift card balance pays for coaching too.
4. Gear they will use every day
Peripherals are personal, so stick to items where taste matters less, or ask casually what they would upgrade first.
- A large mouse pad. Low risk, useful in every game, and a fun place for game artwork.
- A comfortable headset. Valorant in particular depends on hearing footsteps; comfort over long sessions matters more than looks.
- A mouse or keyboard, only if you know their grip, hand size and whether they prefer wired or wireless.
- Small comfort upgrades: a monitor light bar, a wrist rest or a better desk chair cushion.
5. Something for the shelf
Fans of the universe, and especially of Arcane, often love physical items: figures and statues of their main, plush toys (a Poro is hard to get wrong), art books about Runeterra, posters, hoodies and mugs. Riot runs an official merch store, which is the safest place to find licensed items.
Quick picks by budget
| Budget | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Up to €25 | Mouse pad, mug or poster, a small RP/VP card, a €10–25 boosting gift card |
| €25–50 | Plush or small figure, a battle pass worth of RP/VP, a coaching session, a boosting gift card for a few net wins |
| €50–100 | Headset, art book plus merch bundle, a boosting gift card for a division climb |
| €100+ | Statue, keyboard or mouse they asked for, a boosting gift card for a bigger rank goal |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best gift for a League of Legends player?
It depends on what they enjoy. Collectors are happiest with Riot Points for skins, ranked players with progress such as a boosting gift card or a coaching session, and fans of the lore with figures, plush toys or an art book.
Can I give a rank boost as a gift?
Yes. Buy a TopBoost gift card for any amount from €10. The code is emailed after payment; the recipient redeems it on their own TopBoost account and chooses the boost or coaching session themselves.
Is a TopBoost gift card the same as a Riot gift card?
No. A Riot card adds RP or VP for in-game purchases and is tied to one region. A TopBoost gift card becomes balance on a TopBoost account and pays for boosting and coaching orders for League of Legends, Valorant and TFT.
Which region should I buy Riot Points for?
The region of the server they play on, for example EU West or North America. A card for the wrong region cannot be redeemed on their account.
Whatever you choose, the best gifts match how the person plays. If climbing is what they talk about, a boosting gift card lets them pick the exact goal themselves.
