Wild Pass Elite costs 990 Wild Cores in Wild Rift. The regular paid Wild Pass costs 415. Since Patch 7.3, both give you the pass skin at level 1, so the 575 Wild Cores between them no longer decide whether you get the skin. They pay for 20 instant levels, 200 extra Wild Stars and a better skin chest.
Short answer: Elite is worth it if you would otherwise pay for levels, or if you want the extra Wild Stars and the Role Choice Skin Chest. If the skin and the reward track are all you want, the standard pass does the job for less than half the price. The current pass, Pencil Sharpener, ends on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Wild Rift is Riot’s mobile version of League of Legends, and one of the games counted in the 180 million players Riot reported across its League titles in 2021 (our LoL player count page explains that figure). Its battle pass is the Wild Pass. Everyone gets the free track, so the real question is which paid version to add.
A note on names: Riot’s support page calls the regular paid pass the Premium Pass, and the Patch 7.3 notes refer to an Advanced Pass. In this guide, “standard” means that regular paid pass, the tier below Elite. Guides that still list 590 Wild Cores and a skin at level 50 describe the pass as it launched in 2021.
Standard vs. Elite Wild Pass at a glance
| What you get | Standard pass | Wild Pass Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 415 Wild Cores | 990 Wild Cores |
| Paid rewards | One extra reward at every level, 1 to 120 | One extra reward at every level, 1 to 120 |
| Wild Pass skin | Unlocks at level 1 | Unlocks at level 1 |
| Instant levels on purchase | None | 20 |
| Wild Stars on purchase | None | 200 |
| Skin chest | Random Skin Chest (level 20) | Role Choice Skin Chest |
| Extra Seasonal Challenges | Yes | Yes |
Sources: Riot Games support, Wild Pass and Mini Pass, and the Wild Rift Patch 7.3 notes. Checked Friday, November 13, 2026.
What the standard pass gives you for 415 Wild Cores
Every player has the free track, with a reward at each level from 1 to 50. The standard pass adds a second reward at every level from 1 to 120. It also unlocks the Seasonal Challenges beyond the first six, which are another source of Pass XP.
The headline reward is the skin. Patch 7.3 moved it to level 1 for anyone who buys the paid pass, so you get it the moment you pay. You pick one of three: the current skin, Pencil Sharpener Kog’Maw, or one of two returning Wild Pass skins, Dream Raider Thresh and Food Spirits Amumu. The Random Skin Chest that used to sit at level 1 is now at level 20.
The pass also pays out Wild Stars, the currency for the Wild Pass Trove (35 Wild Stars per draw) and for Battle Ensigns (455 Wild Stars). According to the Patch 7.3 notes, reaching level 75 gives 330 Wild Stars in total, and there are none left to collect after that level.
Wild Cores cost real money. You can buy them in the in-game store, and some players get them through a Wild Rift top up from an outside store instead. Either way, buying late costs you nothing in rewards: Riot says the paid pass also unlocks the paid rewards for every level you have already reached.
What Elite adds for 990 Wild Cores
Elite includes everything in the standard pass and adds three things:
- 20 levels at once. You jump 20 Wild Pass levels on purchase and get the rewards from all of them.
- 200 extra Wild Stars. They arrive immediately, on top of the 330 from the track. That makes 530, enough for a Battle Ensign at 455. The 330 from the track alone fall short.
- A Role Choice Skin Chest. It replaces the Random Skin Chest and gives a random skin for your preferred position.
The price gap is 575 Wild Cores. Single levels cost 150 Wild Cores each, so 20 levels bought one by one would come to 3,000. If you buy your cores from an outside store such as LootBar, compare the price per Wild Core with the in-game store before you pay.
One warning from Riot’s support page: if you buy the standard pass first, open the Random Skin Chest and upgrade later, you do not get the Role Choice Skin Chest. Leave the chest unopened until you have decided. The 20 instant levels also apply to the Wild Pass only, not to the Mini Pass.
How you earn Pass XP
Neither pass levels itself. Pass XP comes from playing, and Riot lists these rates per minute played:
| Game mode | Pass XP per minute, win | Pass XP per minute, loss |
|---|---|---|
| Normal, Ranked and Legendary Queue | 4 | 3 |
| Adventure modes | 3 | 2 |
| Co-op vs. AI | 1 | 1 |
Source: Riot Games support, Wild Pass and Mini Pass.
This XP has a weekly limit that resets every Monday at 00:00 UTC. On top of it, the Wild Pass hands out 10 weekly missions each Monday. They stay in your queue until you finish them, up to three weeks’ worth, and a Mission Skip Card from the pass can complete one for you. Riot’s page does not say how much Pass XP a level takes, so there is no official games-per-day figure to plan around.
Is Wild Pass Elite worth it?
- Yes, if you were going to buy levels anyway, want a Battle Ensign from your Wild Stars, or care about a skin for your main role.
- No, if you want the skin and play most weeks. You get the skin at level 1 either way, and the track pays out as you go.
- Not sure? Start with the standard pass. Riot’s support page describes upgrading from the paid pass to Elite, but it does not list the upgrade price, so check it in the game. Keep the Random Skin Chest closed until then.
Mind the calendar. Rewards you have not claimed disappear when the pass expires on December 2, and Riot does not refund Wild Passes or levels. The Reindeer Mini Pass starts on Thursday, December 3, 2026. If you plan to buy both, Riot sells the Elite versions of the Wild Pass and the Mini Pass together for 1,380 Wild Cores.
Wild Pass FAQ
How much does the Wild Pass cost in Wild Rift?
The regular paid Wild Pass costs 415 Wild Cores and Wild Pass Elite costs 990. Single levels are 150 Wild Cores each, and the bundle with the Elite versions of the Wild Pass and the Mini Pass is 1,380.
Do you still need level 50 for the Wild Pass skin?
No. Since Patch 7.3 in September 2026, the skin unlocks at level 1 when you buy the paid pass or Elite.
Can you get a refund on a Wild Pass?
No. Riot’s support page says Wild Passes and individual Wild Pass levels cannot be refunded.
When does the current Wild Pass end?
The Pencil Sharpener Wild Pass runs from September 22 to December 2, 2026, and ends at 23:59 UTC. Riot notes that dates can change, so check the schedule in the game.
