Riftbound Spiritforged Set: Top 10 Cards to Buy as Singles

Riftbound's Spiritforged set is now available in the US

The second set for the League of Legends trading card game Riftbound, titled Spiritforged, launched in the United States on February 13. The expansion has been shaping the competitive meta in China for months, and its western release follows two recent Regional Qualifiers in Fuzhou and Chengdu.

Based on that tournament data and early play, these are the ten best cards from the new set that players should consider picking up.

The top ten cards from Spiritforged

This list evaluates cards based on their power level, versatility, and impact on the emerging metagame following the set's release.

Blood Money

At uncommon rarity, Blood Money is an affordable and efficient single-card purchase. It's a cheap, early-game removal spell that helps players maintain tempo.

It's already considered an auto-include, with most competitive Yellow decks like Viktor, Herald of the Arcane running the maximum three copies.

Card Sharp

Card Sharp offers versatility for its cost. Its ability to generate Gold helps offset the Power costs in several new, resource-hungry Spiritforged decks.

It also applies pressure with a 3 Might body, making it a solid consideration for various strategies.

Not So Fast

A recent rules update regarding reflexive triggers has made Not So Fast significantly more powerful. The errata changed how cards like Icathian Rain work.

Previously, this card could only counter one instance of damage from a multi-hit spell. Now, it can counter the entire spell, making it a prime piece of interaction for Green decks.

Bellows Breath

This card introduces the new Repeat mechanic, which allows for more dynamic plays. Bellows Breath can clear a battlefield of smaller units in the early game.

Its flexibility as a repeatable effect makes it a strong tool for controlling the board state.

Trinity Force

As one of the standout new Equipment cards, Trinity Force has a unique ability: it lets players store extra points. This synergizes powerfully with defensive strategies.

It is poised to be a key card in Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman decks, which excel at holding points to win games, much like they did in the previous Origins meta.

Piercing Light

Like Bellows Breath, Piercing Light serves as efficient early removal to secure tempo. Its value scales into the late game, where it can potentially eliminate two threats for one card.

It fits naturally into aggressive decks like Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void, which previously relied on similar cards like Falling Star.

Ferrous Forerunner

This unit is a massive body that pressures opponents even after death. When Ferrous Forerunner is defeated, it creates two 3 Might Mech tokens.

This "deathrattle" effect, reminiscent of cards like Magic: The Gathering's Wurmcoil Engine, helps players maintain crucial board presence.

Called Shot

Many players believe Called Shot is the best draw and filter spell in Riftbound. It costs 0 Energy and has the Repeat mechanic.

Its efficiency is unmatched, especially in Purple decks that can easily generate Gold tokens to pay for its Power cost. It is expected to be a staple.

• Cost: 0 Energy
• Key Mechanic: Repeat
• Expected Role: Format staple for Purple decks

Guardian Angel

This Equipment card effectively acts as copies four through six of Zhonya's Hourglass, providing the same game-saving effect. It comes with an additional +1 Might buff for the equipped unit.

While it costs 1 Power to equip, its power to protect key units makes it a cornerstone for resilient strategies like Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman.

Ezreal, Prodigy

While Draven, Glorious Executioner decks are currently the strongest in the meta, Ezreal, Prodigy is widely considered the best individual card in the Spiritforged set.

Its ability to filter through a player's deck and draw extra cards early is incredibly powerful. It slots seamlessly into several strong Purple archetypes, cementing the color's dominance.

How to buy the Spiritforged set

For players who enjoy opening sealed product, Spiritforged is available in several formats. However, like the original Origins set, it is already sold out on Riot Games' official online store.

Secondary marketplaces like TCGplayer have stock, but often at a significant markup. The available sealed products include:

• Spiritforged Booster Packs
• Spiritforged Booster Boxes
• Spiritforged Pre-Constructed Decks
• Spiritforged Primal Collection

The set's early competitive impact and high-demand cards suggest it will continue to shape the Riftbound metagame for the foreseeable future.