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Support local nonprofits with Dark Star Cho’Gath

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DARK STAR CHO'GATH ICON

350 RP

DARK STAR CHO'GATH EMOTE

600 RP

DARK STAR CHO'GATH BUNDLE

1500 RP
( 1792 if you need Cho'Gath)
Available until August 10, 2018, at 11:59 PM PT

DARK STAR CHO'GATH
DARK STAR CHO'GATH ICON

GALACTIC HEART BUNDLE

2500 RP
( 2792 if you need Cho'Gath)
Available until August 10, 2018, at 11:59 PM PT

DARK STAR CHO'GATH
DARK STAR CHO'GATH ICON
GALACTIC HEART ICON
DARK STAR CHO'GATH BORDER

We’re honored to be bringing Bryan’s vision into League and supporting nonprofit organizations along the way. We will donate 100% of the proceeds from this skin (as well as the icon, emote, and bundles) to our partner, GlobalGiving, who will then distribute grant funding on a proportional basis from sales in each participating region to select nonprofits around the world, guaranteeing a minimum donation of at least $10,000 (USD) to each nonprofit. The sale will run from July 13 through August 10, 2018.

Afterward, the skin, icon, and border leave the shop. Dark Star Cho’Gath will eventually return as a Gemstone skin, but all other related content will only be available if purchased before August 10.

Local nonprofit organizations were selected based on values shared with League players. Here’s the full list:

COUNTRY / REGION
NONPROFIT ORG SELECTED

Brazil

Fundação Gol de Letra

Chile (LAS)

El Comité para la Democratización de la Informática (CDI)

China

In cooperation with Tencent Foundation

Colombia

Ensena Por Colombia

Ecuador

Ensena Por Ecuador

France

Make-A-Wish France

Germany

Gaming-Aid

Ireland and other European countries

Pieta House

Japan

Friends of El Sistema Japan

Korea

Autism Society Korea (ASK)

Mexico

Ensena Por Mexico

North America

Make-A-Wish Foundation of America

Oceania

Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation

Panama

Ensena Por Panama

Russia

Sozidanie Charitable Foundation

SEA

Save the Children

Spain

Juegaterapia

Turkey

Umut Cocuklari Dernegi

Taiwan

United Way of Taiwan

UK

Special Effect

Vietnam

Y Tam Social Enterprise


Listen to the final theme with Bryan’s clarinet performance:




We’d like to thank Bryan, The Make-A-Wish Foundation, and players for all their support.

87 Comments

Magic Shop34 votes

I understand this is for a good cause and all but costing 1k more RP for another icon+border without the emote in there is really expensive. compare to the skin being 1350 and with the icon is 1500 in the bundle, so going by that math another icon should be +250-350 and the border usually cost 150rp +600 for the emote is around 1k-1.1k rp for that bundle, so i don't know why the emote isn't in there.

Stexe12 votes

Exactly. It really should include the emote. It feels like it was an oversight that it isn't in the bundle.

Also, they don't mention anything about the emote going away.

Afterward, the skin, icon, and border leave the shop. Dark Star Cho’Gath will eventually return as a Gemstone skin, but all other related content will only be available if purchased before August 10.

Does that mean the emote is going away too? "All other related content" but no mention of emote leaving the shop. So confusing... they should have definitely just included the emote in the bundle and then it would have actually been semi-fair.

Also, "in before it is for charity so they can charge whatever they want."

Magic Shop9 votes

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Exactly. It really should include the emote. It feels like it was an oversight that it isn't in the bundle.

Also, they don't mention anything about the emote going away.

Does that mean the emote is going away too? "All other related content" but no mention of emote leaving the shop. So confusing... they should have definitely just included the emote in the bundle and then it would have actually been semi-fair.

Also, "in before it is for charity so they can charge whatever they want."

Good point, i just noticed it too. I don't know if it'll stay and become part of the gem-stone bundle or be gone like they stated such as "other-related" content. I'm assuming everything else that isn't the skin, such as emotes, and icons will leave on August 10th.

I hope it's an oversight as well since they did delay it months and months, probably another small mistake. maybe it isn't who knows. Either way it's their game, their choice.

Arkantasa6 votes

legit my thoughts.

Vhan876524 votes

I didn't want to say anything at first because at the end of the day that increase in price is all theoretically supposed to be going to charities as well, but 1,000 extra RP for the border and an icon without even including the emote is honestly quite extreme. Riot keeps putting out tons of limited time content (and I'm for sure going to aid this cause), but even for the people who don't mind spending money on League from time to time, there is beginning to be too much limited time content to keep up with. I just spent $35 on the God-King Mega Bundle for the borders and now have to spend another $30 if I want to get the Dark Star Cho'Gath border and emote; it's kind of ridiculous to be paying an extra $20 on a $10 skin knowing if I don't get it now it'll be worth gemstones later and the emote might not even be available anymore.

Fighterdoken14 votes

You're donating money first, and getting the skin and whatnot second, which, honestly is how the charity part should work. I understand where you're coming from, but c'mon man.

Void Kaiju16 votes

It's a shame about the emote (kinda curious why it costs 600 RP compared to the typical 350 though), but either way the money goes to a good cause. I was happy to spend a little extra to get a border on such a cool skin, and the fact it supports charity made me feel like it wasn't ripping me off. Had it not been, I probably would've been a little flabbergasted though.

Great job bringing the skin to life, by the way. I love the walk cycle, I love the fact it has different stages as you get bigger. Was an awesome thing you guys did for Bryan.

RiotKushnood 15 votes

Hey everyone, just to clarify the emote caused some weird technical problems so we had to exclude it from the bundle. All of the items will be going away at the end of the campaign with only the DS Cho skin coming back as a loot exclusive.

Magic Shop16 votes

[{quoted}](name=Kushnood ,realm=NA,application-id=Ag8jgd8Q,discussion-id=2c1IJxT4,comment-id=0003,timestamp=2018-07-13T20:03:53.419+0000)

Hey everyone, just to clarify the emote caused some weird technical problems so we had to exclude it from the bundle. All of the items will be going away at the end of the campaign with only the DS Cho skin coming back as a loot exclusive.

can you clarify some more? does that mean it's removed due to tech issues and you'll receive it anyway when purchasing that bundle or what?

RiotKushnood 12 votes

Emotes and skins are actually redeemed by two different systems so we can't bundle them together at this time. We're working to combine the systems into one, but it's not quite there yet :(

Magic Shop21 votes

[{quoted}](name=Kushnood ,realm=NA,application-id=Ag8jgd8Q,discussion-id=2c1IJxT4,comment-id=000300000000,timestamp=2018-07-13T21:04:50.361+0000)

Emotes and skins are actually redeemed by two different systems so we can't bundle them together at this time. We're working to combine the systems into one, but it's not quite there yet :(

So will the price be lowered by 600 so we can buy the emote alone?

Arkantasa11 votes

Why would you keep the price at 2500 though? It's a bit too expensive.. Or if you can't refund the 2500, why not send out the emote to anyone who bought the bundle? that's another way of bundling it lol

Rance X12 votes

There has to be a plan to include the emote with the bundle, hopefully you guys won't just let this one pass.

(Someone who bought the 2500 bundle)

thedankinator211 votes

So just give people the emote separately after they purchase the 2500 bundle? Include it but not include it? Took me 20 seconds to think of that so it seems like you guys just want more rp.

Vhan876516 votes

Are we ever going to get a reply or will everyone just be left with this clear excuse? Riot just isn't going to address that they charged $30 for a $10 skin?

And then people wonder why everyone is saying League is gonna die when we don't even hear back from the company about literally anything. The image that Riot interacts with their community now'a days is a giant laughable joke.

Bodhizapha5 votes

Its for charity guys...I went to a charity auction, and the prices of that stuff were drove up to give more to the kids. This community is so toxic you can't even pay money for a good cause, and get a free skin for your donation. It is very sad you guys.

Vhan876513 votes

I understand that mindset but at the same time too, it's because this is for charity why I'm honestly frustrated about this mass increase in price. If Riot wanted to take this seriously, they would have decreased the price if anything so it is more affordable for everyone, which means more people would be able to donate to the cause.

How many times during a charity of any form will the people in charge point out that even a single dollar can help add up to something important. If more people are able to help out for the cause, no matter how little they can donate, it will almost always add up more then a few people dropping big bucks.

I'm disappointed in Riot if anything. I get the comment section might look bad, but shame on Riot for putting a price tag on a charity event, cause that's basically what's happening here. The only way to donate is buying the skin and its content. No one can donate if they can't afford the price set to donate.

Stexe14 votes

[{quoted}](name=Kushnood ,realm=NA,application-id=Ag8jgd8Q,discussion-id=2c1IJxT4,comment-id=0003,timestamp=2018-07-13T20:03:53.419+0000)

Hey everyone, just to clarify the emote caused some weird technical problems so we had to exclude it from the bundle. All of the items will be going away at the end of the campaign with only the DS Cho skin coming back as a loot exclusive.

Okay, thanks for the clarification. The bundle still seems extremely expensive considering what it contains. Couldn't you have a system manually give out the emote if you bought the bundle after the fact? Or refund 600 RP if they also bought the emote after buying the bundle?

PhantomxDrive14 votes

I know a lot of you are pissed about the emote being separate, but come on, seriously? I would think that people would purchase these items/bundles in good faith because it goes to charity and goes in to supporting others. Yet, the only thing all of you can think about is why am I not getting this emote in the bundle. That just shows selfishness and shows that you are more concerned about what YOU get for giving. You may as well not give at all.

Arkantasa16 votes

Isn't this a league event though? they're saying they're donating 100% of their work for charity, yet they're overcharging for the bundle simply because they can... Some people can't afford to donate 2500, but if it was say 2000, much more people would actually donate and buy it imho.

AsheMainRestSuck17 votes

This user is right; I have bills to pay and a responsibilities to deal with. I would love to help support this charity raising but I don't have the funds for nearly half the content Riot is putting out for this. At best I might be able to get the Dark Star Cho'Gath skin, but realistically everything else is way out of my price range. Aren't emotes supposed to only be 350RP anyways; what happened there, you know?

Lyfelink2 votes

Same boat I'm in.

I'm really tired of seeing, "It's only X amount of money, pleb." That's cool, kids. I don't live in my mother's basement, bill free. Too many things in games that call for grabbing cash out of our wallets and I know I can't keep up with it.

Magic Shop15 votes

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I know a lot of you are pissed about the emote being separate, but come on, seriously? I would think that people would purchase these items/bundles in good faith because it goes to charity and goes in to supporting others. Yet, the only thing all of you can think about is why am I not getting this emote in the bundle. That just shows selfishness and shows that you are more concerned about what YOU get for giving. You may as well not give at all.

Whether you like it or not people want content, and it's available for them. Some people are selfish and some people want something in return and some simply want to help but can't fully afford a bundle, my friend for example has 2k rp but not 2.500 and would love the bundle but guess what? it's overpriced whether you like it nor, whether you want to accept it or not, i find your argument invalid because if an icon/skin was priced 20k RP you wouldn't say the same thing you're saying now, granted it isn't a big deal to most, but it does affect some people, people that want to be a part of it and help (Me personally i don't trust organizations that claim they support/help others if you donate to them as they most likely scam. However, this is different you get content and they get to donate now whether they're lying to me or not it won't matter as i did get content and i won't feel cheated. All i can do is trust and have faith in them). now my friend he can get the other bundle (1500) but he will lose out on the border, which will suck for him. Is he selfish for wanting a cool border? no, does it discourage him from buying the other bundle? maybe and maybe not, but you can't deny it doesn't affect people who want the border, you can't argue that some people will feel ripped off and you can't deny that some will be selfish and some simply want content. There is no selfless deed, and people are allowed to be selfish and voice their opinion. You have no right to tell them not give at all, but you have the right to criticize people just like we have the right to criticize you.

Rokkitt14 votes

Riot obviously doesn't care about donation causes as much as most other companies do. Are they willing to lose out on profit? Yes. Are they willing to actually donate? No. Most other gaming companies have donation drives like this were they donate so much money for every purchase. Usually it's a 150% margin so that means for every $20 they donate $30.

Riot on the other, had spend a very short amount of time to make a skin and then the profit goes to charity. So basically Riot gives no money to charity at all. They just donate a skin as an incentive for us to donate money...

Umbellum1 votes

Most other gaming companies have donation drives like this were they donate so much money for every purchase. Usually it's a 150% margin so that means for every $20 they donate $30.

Which game company donates at a 150% margin? Quick, let me know so I can do all my charity donations with them.

Rokkitt4 votes

Blizzard, Bethesda & Valve off the top of my head...

Rokkitt6 votes

Blizzard does it with some DLC just because they're nice.

Bethesda does it with pretty much all fan based mods except the money usually goes to small upstart companies or sites.

I've seen Valve do it their equipment. Bought my steam box for 50& off & donated 100% of the cost to charity. Basically they donated 50% of the cost of their equipment to charity.

F3AR M0NG3R13 votes

I agree that the Emote is missing from the Bundle. I really want to get the bundle, but I don't see how the Galactic Heart Icon + Border is valued at 1000RP. That's with owning Cho'Gath and before the 7% discount. I get that it's for charity, but that is steep. That is almost $7USD just for a Icon+Border

4 Step Cadence11 votes

Kinda sad the emote isn't in the bundle.

Cosnirak7 votes

This is really awesome! The skin is sweet, but mostly this is a really cool way to donate to charity. Thank you Riot. [slayer-pantheon-thumbs]

About 10 Pirates7 votes

It's not 100% to charity. No one does anything for free. I've worked with charities before. It's probably more like 80-85% to the charities. Would explain the cost hike, and no one on the forums can say anything or don't know.

Regardless though, great skin. Will def get the skin and contribute. And save your blahblahblah it's for charity blahblahblah, you're all naive af.

Shrooblord4 votes

I'm confused, but remaining sceptical is a healthy stance to take. Don't take anything for granted. I hope the majority of my (our) money does end up going to those charities, but I guess I'll never know from my end.

Odd Weed6 votes

I saw this charity when I logined in and bought it right away. This is a awesome idea riot, and I AM happy to help out, you should do charities often, Im right with you. much love

-Odd Weed

Magic Shop5 votes

Just for clarification the emote will never be given or be part of the bundle for those who have purchased the 2,500? correct? Edit: My friend is holding on to his 2019 RP and wants the 2500 bundle and doesn't have enough, does he have the chance of getting the border?

tendo6254 votes

What's the lore behind Dark Star Cho? I know the general Dark Star lore but does he have any specificly?

Stexe4 votes

Still waiting to hear confirmation from Riot Games. Seems like they messed up with the pricing and didn't realize they couldn't include the emote in the bundle until it was too late.

ZackTheWaffleMan3 votes

Does this look really weird on anyone else's browser, or is it just me?

Banjo Kazooie3 votes

So can we not re-roll skin shards to get this skin?

Nightman Cometh2 votes

Nope, we can't. I just tried earlier and and received a skin that I already owned. I ended up buying it afterwards when I read it was a charity skin! That's what I get for not reading patch notes / skin releases. lol.

Jobriq3 votes

Can we get a skin-exclusive buff where Cho's ult is AoE? kappa :^]

Shrooblord3 votes

Mm, mm, AoE in about a Teemo-wide area in front of him when you click and only the first champion hit is affected. It's called the Black Hole Nebula Ultimate Night Hunter Power Move Detroit Smash Hadouken Attack and it's exclusive to Dark Star Cho'Gath. Only when playing him in URF though.

Doctor Jarvis3 votes

Another year, another missed opportunity to give the literal star champion a dark star skin item 3070 AurelionSol item 3070

Jobriq3 votes

[{quoted}](name=Doctor Jarvis,realm=NA,application-id=Ag8jgd8Q,discussion-id=2c1IJxT4,comment-id=0014,timestamp=2018-07-15T00:04:42.417+0000)

Another year, another missed opportunity to give the literal star champion a dark star skin item 3070 AurelionSol item 3070

or any skin at all

Tosh the Tyrant2 votes

Honestly if this is for charity, I think doing it how humble bundle does it would be the best way. Pay what you want, and you get stuff in tiers. Tier 1, 5$ or 10$ minimum, you get the skin, and every 2.50 more you get the icon, and then the border at tier 3.

The option to pay what you want means people can actually donate more if they want to. Would probably make more money that way, since this limits it to 1 skin/icon/border per account for a max of 20$ or so, versus no limit on donation amount with a pay what you want method.

Norm Macdonald2 votes

Anyone who buys this is doing just that; buying a skin. Riot telling you that the money goes to charity is a way to get more people to feel good about buying it, which is fine. But don't kid yourself. If you really want to donate any amount of money to charity, you don't need Riot as the middle man.

LMFAOOO2 votes

So right now that skin is unvailable to get it? Even use hextech chest? I love that skin so much but i was in china until yesterday :( i really want that skin*[zombie-brand-mindblown]*

Milamber6662 votes

Please do way more charity events, it's such an amazing thing to contribute to change the world in a better way. Please consider involving charities for the environment, I was slightly disappointed that every charity was humanitarian in philosophy. Without our planet in a healthy state, the human race can't sustain any modern lifestyle we've built towards. Thanks for taking this in consideration! <3 Also, just wondering if Make-A-Wish Canada sees a part of the proceeds for NA since the only charity listed above is Make-A-Wish America. [katarina-love]

kinxmizu2 votes

Anyone know if this is gonna be re-released at all? Im sad i missed it, i just back into league :(

Shon2 votes

Can you all run this again? Would really like this skin and is the only one i like, im sure the nonprofit could use some more donations!

xDeathknight44x2 votes

Will you guys re-release Dark Star Cho'Gath i absolutely love this skin!!...unfortunately my mother was in the hospital at this time and i wasn't playing much i would love to have the opportunity to buy this skin. so please riot ,make it a gem stone or release it for a limited time once more.

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