Emotes are one of the easiest ways to express yourself in League of Legends: Wild Rift. Whether you’re celebrating a great play, congratulating a teammate, or simply having fun during a match, emotes let you communicate without typing in chat.
Before you can use emotes in-game, you’ll need to unlock and equip them. This guide will show you how.
What Are Emotes?
Emotes are collectible cosmetic expressions that can be displayed during a match. Unlike chat messages or pings, emotes appear above your champion and are visible to nearby players.
Players commonly use emotes to:
- Celebrate kills or objectives.
- Congratulate teammates.
- React to funny moments.
- Express emotions during a match.
- Show off limited-time event rewards.
Emotes are purely cosmetic and do not provide any gameplay advantage.
How to Equip Emotes
Before using an emote in a match, you’ll need to add it to your emote wheel.
Step 1: Open Collections
From the main menu, tap Collections.
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Step 2: Open the Emotes Section
Navigate to the Emotes tab to view every emote you’ve unlocked.
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Step 3: Customize Your Emote Wheel
Select the emotes you want to use and assign them to the available slots on your emote wheel.
You can also customize automatic emotes for certain moments, such as:
- Match start
- First Blood
- Ace
- Victory
Available options may vary depending on the current version of the game.
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How to Use Emotes During a Match
Once you’ve equipped your emotes, using them is simple.
Step 1
While in a match, tap and hold your champion or the emote button (depending on your control layout).
Step 2
Your emote wheel will appear.
Step 3
Drag your finger toward the emote you want to use, then release.
Your selected emote will immediately appear above your champion.
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Why Can’t I Use My Emotes?
If your emotes aren’t appearing, check the following:
- Make sure the emote is equipped.
- Verify that you’re using the correct control layout.
- Some game modes may have different interface settings.
- Emotes have a short cooldown to prevent excessive spamming.
How to Get More Emotes
Wild Rift regularly introduces new emotes through events and seasonal content.
You can unlock emotes by:
- Completing limited-time events.
- Purchasing them from the in-game Store.
- Progressing through the Wild Pass.
- Opening certain reward chests.
- Reaching Champion Mastery milestones for eligible champions.
- Completing missions and achievements.
- Purchasing selected emotes with Poro Coins or other available currencies when offered.
Since Riot frequently rotates rewards, some emotes are only available for a limited time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are emotes free?
Some emotes are free and can be earned through gameplay, while others are available through events, the Wild Pass, or direct purchase.
Can enemies see my emotes?
Yes. Nearby allies and enemies can usually see emotes you use during a match.
Do emotes affect gameplay?
No. Emotes are purely cosmetic and have no effect on your champion’s abilities or stats.
Can I change my equipped emotes anytime?
Yes. You can edit your emote wheel from the Collections menu whenever you’re not in a match.
Final Thoughts
Emotes are a fun way to personalize your Wild Rift experience and communicate without saying a word. Whether you’re celebrating an outplay, encouraging your teammates, or collecting limited-time cosmetics, they’re one of the many ways to express yourself on the Rift.
As you participate in events, complete the Wild Pass, and unlock achievements, you’ll continue expanding your emote collection and have even more ways to react during every match.
