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What is the proper order to reveal champions and battlegrounds when starting a Riftbound game?

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FAQ #7835·asked by 141389614916173824·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Champions and battlegrounds are chosen and revealed before shuffling, determining first player, and mulligans. They are never kept face down - both players reveal them at the same time during the setup sequence.

Sequence:

  • Choose legend
  • Choose champion (reveal at this point)
  • Choose battleground (reveal at this point)
  • Shuffle and cut runes and main deck
  • Determine who goes first
  • Draw opening hand
  • Mulligan (first player mulligans first, second player can react to that information)
  • Begin play

Nuances:

  • In formats with registered lists, the champion is part of the registered list and must be revealed (not chosen) - you cannot change your champion based on the legend you see
  • The player going first must mulligan first, allowing the second player to react based on that information
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