Spiritforged introduces a wave of new legends that feel fresh, but many of them clearly build on playstyles that Origins players already know and love. If you had a main deck—or even just a comfort pick—in Riftbound: Origins, chances are there’s a Spiritforged legend that will feel immediately familiar.
Here’s a breakdown of which Spiritforged legends to try based on your favorite Origins champions, and why the transition makes sense.
If You Loved Viktor → Try Azir
Viktor players thrive on token engines, incremental value, and scaling boards, and Azir is the natural evolution of that playstyle.
Where Viktor focused on generating value through constructs and efficiency, Azir shifts that identity toward Sand Soldier tokens and Equipment synergy. His ability to generate tokens simply by playing gear, then reposition and swarm battlefields, scratches the same “engine builder” itch Viktor players love.
Why it clicks
Heavy token production
Rewards careful sequencing
Thrives in longer games with explosive turns
If Viktor taught you how to win through inevitability, Azir teaches you how to end the game with it.
If You Loved Master Yi → Try Fiora
Master Yi players gravitate toward precise combat, timing windows, and single-unit dominance—all things Fiora excels at.
Fiora takes Yi’s “one unit can take over the game” philosophy and adds the Mighty mechanic, rewarding players for pushing units over key Might thresholds. Her ability to double Might in duels or ready Mighty units makes combat math incredibly punishing for opponents.
Why it clicks
Focus on elite combat units
Big payoff for smart timing
Strong midrange pressure
If Yi was about mastery through combat, Fiora is mastery through dueling.
If You Loved Annie → Try Ezreal
Annie players who enjoyed spell density, reactive play, and indirect damage will feel right at home with Ezreal.
Ezreal trades Annie’s explosive burn turns for a more surgical approach, rewarding players who repeatedly target enemy units with spells and abilities. Instead of dominating combat, Ezreal avoids it entirely—controlling the battlefield while drawing cards and dealing damage on his own terms.
Why it clicks
Spell-heavy game plans
Strong reaction windows
Wins without committing to fights
If Annie taught you to think in spell chains, Ezreal teaches you to think in turns.
If You Loved Lee Sin → Try Lucian
Lee Sin decks thrive on movement, tempo, and repeated combat wins, and Lucian pushes that identity into full aggro territory.
Lucian’s legend ability turns Equipment into raw aggression, giving every armed unit Assault and enabling rapid battlefield conquest. His champions reward constant attacking and repositioning, making him perfect for players who want to stay on the front foot.
Why it clicks
Constant pressure
Movement-focused gameplay
High skill ceiling for aggressive players
If Lee Sin was about controlled aggression, Lucian is aggression unleashed.
If You Loved Yasuo → Try Irelia
Yasuo players love tempo swings, unit readying, and winning fights through clever sequencing—Irelia is built for exactly that.
Irelia rewards players for choosing and readying units, turning spells and reactions into Might boosts and repeat activations. She thrives in purple-heavy decks that want to dance around combat rather than brute-force it.
Why it clicks
Tempo-first gameplay
Strong spell synergy
High reward for smart sequencing
If Yasuo made you feel clever when things lined up, Irelia will do the same—just faster.
If You Loved Jinx → Try Ezreal or Draven
Jinx mains actually have two strong Spiritforged paths, depending on what they enjoyed most.
If you loved Jinx’s spell velocity and card flow, Ezreal is the obvious upgrade. If instead you leaned into Jinx’s chaotic aggression, Draven delivers nonstop combat with built-in card draw and scoring pressure.
Choose Ezreal if you want:
Spell chains
Reactive control
Long-term advantage
Choose Draven if you want:
Constant combat
Snowballing aggression
High-risk, high-reward play
If you’re curious about Equipment Decks → Try Jax or Ornn
Players who want to lean into early Equipment strategies in Spriritforged now have two fully realized options.
Jax rewards Equipment density and flexibility, letting you attach, move, and draw off gear constantly. Ornn goes bigger, turning Equipment into a full-on Voltron win condition with legendary gear that can dominate entire battlefields.
Jax is for players who love efficiency and interaction.
Ornn is for players who want to end games with one unstoppable unit.
Final Thoughts
Spiritforged doesn’t ask Origins players to relearn Riftbound—it asks them to evolve. Nearly every new legend is a clear extension of an existing playstyle, offering familiar decision-making with new tools, mechanics, and payoffs.
If you loved how your Origins deck felt to play, there’s a Spiritforged legend waiting to pick up right where you left off—and possibly take that strategy further than ever before.
Curious how these Spiritforged legends are already shaping the competitive landscape? Be sure to check out our Riftbound: Spiritforged Meta-Watch article, where we break down early archetypes, rising strategies, and which champions are already making waves.
