How champion mastery works in 2026
Champion mastery tracks your play on each champion. Every finished matchmade game gives mastery points to the champion you played. Levels 1 to 4 need points only.
From level 5 on, each level also needs 
Marks of Mastery. You earn a Mark of Mastery by scoring high grades in the milestone track of that champion. The milestone track resets every season, and your levels and points stay.
Patch 26.21 went live on 21 October 2026, in Season 3 of the 2026 ranked year. Season 3 opened on 29 July 2026 with patch 26.15, and the milestone track reset that day.
Mastery levels have no cap. The old system stopped at 
Mastery 7. Patch 14.10 in May 2024 replaced it with the uncapped track and Marks of Mastery.
Mastery 10 on your champion
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LoL mastery levels: points and Marks per level
The table gives the points for each level, the running total from level 1 and the Marks of Mastery each level costs.
| Level | Points for this level | Total points | Marks of Mastery |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mastery 1 | 1 game | 0 | 0 |
 Mastery 2 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 0 |
 Mastery 3 | 4,200 | 6,000 | 0 |
 Mastery 4 | 6,600 | 12,600 | 0 |
 Mastery 5 | 9,000 | 21,600 | 1 |
 Mastery 6 | 10,000 | 31,600 | 1 |
| Mastery 7 | 11,000 | 42,600 | 1 |
 Mastery 8 | 11,000 | 53,600 | 1 |
 Mastery 9 | 11,000 | 64,600 | 1 |
 Mastery 10 | 11,000 | 75,600 | 2 |
| Each level after 10 | 11,000 | +11,000 | 2 |
Level 10 takes 75,600 points and 7 Marks from level 1. Mastery 10 unlocks the champion's title for your profile for good.
Points keep coming while you wait for Marks. Your level goes up as soon as the last Mark arrives.
Mastery milestones, grades and Marks of Mastery
The milestone track is where Marks of Mastery come from. Each milestone needs a game at a set grade on that champion.
| Milestone | Grade needed | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| I | 1 game at A- or higher | 1 Mark of Mastery |
| II | 1 game at A- or higher | 1 Mark of Mastery |
| III | 1 game at S- or higher | 2 Marks of Mastery |
| IV | 1 game at S- or higher | 2 Marks of Mastery and crest highlighting |
| Bonus, repeats | 2 games at S- or higher | 1 Mark of Mastery |
Milestones I to IV pay 6 Marks a season. Level 10 from level 4 needs 7 Marks, so the last Mark comes from the bonus milestone or the next season.
Grades run from S+ down to D-. Your game is compared with every player in your region on the same champion in the same position. Annie mid and Annie support are graded apart.
Mastery points: modes and points per game
Mastery points depend on your grade, your team's result, the game length and the win or loss. A premade group earns a small bonus on top.
| Mode | Mastery points | Milestones and Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Summoner's Rift ranked | Yes | Yes |
| Summoner's Rift normal (Swiftplay, Draft) | Yes | Yes |
| ARAM | Yes | Yes |
| Arena and rotating modes | Yes | No grades, so no milestones |
Points are permanent and never decay. Our LoL ranks guide covers the ranked ladder that pays the same points.
How to raise champion mastery fast
- Pick 1 champion and 1 position. Grades compare you with the same champion in the same position, so a steady role raises your grades.
- Play modes with grades. Ranked, normal Summoner's Rift and ARAM count for milestones. Arena gives points only.
- Get an A- game, then another. Milestones I and II pay 1 Mark of Mastery each and open Mastery 5 and Mastery 6.
- Chase S- games. Milestones III and IV pay 2 Marks each. After them, every 2 S- games pay 1 more Mark.
- Queue as a premade. A premade group earns a small points bonus on every game.
- Check the Mastery tab. The champion's Mastery tab shows the level, points, Marks and the next milestone.
Points pile up even when the next level waits on a Mark. A single S- game can unlock a level you already have the points for.
Mastery rewards: emote, title and crest
Each level up shows on your crest. Mastery 1 to Mastery 10 each have their own crest, and from level 11 the crest shows your level number.
| Reward | Unlocks at | Where it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Mastery emote | Mastery 4 | In game, with Ctrl+6 or /masterybadge |
| Crest highlighting | Milestone IV | On the mastery emote |
| Champion title | Mastery 10 | On your profile, for good |
| Level number on the crest | Level 11 and up | On the crest everywhere it appears |
Your profile also shows a Mastery Score. It adds up your mastery levels across all champions.
From the source
Official“Champion Mastery Guide: points and Marks per level, season milestones, grades, eligible modes, premade bonus, emote and title.”
Official“Patch 26.21 notes.”
Official“Patch 26.15 notes: Season 3 of the 2026 ranked year.”
FAQ
- Published for patch 26.21 with every mastery level, the Marks of Mastery cost, the milestone track, the modes that count and the rewards.