Look Sports Media – Riot Games has finally unveiled the best-selling League of Legends (LoL) esports team emotes, offering a fascinating glimpse into what resonates with the game’s passionate fanbase. These figures exclude sales within China, providing a clearer picture of global trends outside of the LPL’s massive market.
Earlier in 2025, every team from the Tier 1 leagues – including the LEC (EMEA), LTA (Americas), LCK (South Korea), LPL (China), and LCP (APAC) – launched their own unique emote for players to use in-game. Each emote was priced at 350 RP (approximately £2.73), with the teams receiving 30% of the revenue generated from their sales. Let’s dive into the top 10!
#1 Karmine Corp – Loser Queue
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Karmine Corp’s dominance here is no surprise. With their incredibly dedicated fanbase and a knack for creating relatable content, they’ve struck gold. After previously sneaking in an emote that essentially told teammates to surrender, KCorp opted for self-deprecating humor this time around. The "Loser Queue" emote features Jinx crying in front of a string of losses from the in-game match history – a perfect expression for those frustrating losing streaks.
#2 T1 – T1 Silence
The undisputed kings of LoL, T1, unsurprisingly claim a high spot. While they might be used to taking first place (with five World Championship titles under their belt), second place is still a testament to their global appeal. Their emote features the adorable Pengu character from TeamFight Tactics, sporting Faker’s iconic glasses and shushing the viewer. The irony wasn’t lost on fans when T1 was "silenced" by CFO in a shocking upset at Worlds 2025.
#3 Isurus Gaming – Admin Call
Isurus Gaming, hailing from the LTA South, secures a surprising spot in the top three. Their emote depicts Yasuo initiating a surrender vote, a universally relatable scenario for LoL players. The choice of Yasuo, a champion known for both his popularity and the frustration he can cause, was a stroke of genius. This highlights the power of creating emotes that tap into shared player experiences.
#4 Team Liquid – BlueGoodJob
Team Liquid demonstrates the strength of their branding with their mascot, Blue the horse, giving a thumbs up. It’s a simple, usable design that resonates with fans and reinforces their brand identity.
#5 BNK FEARX – Mlem
Sometimes, the simplest approach is the most effective. BNK FEARX, an LCK team, knows that LoL fans have a soft spot for anime aesthetics. Their emote features Sandy, the team’s mascot, winking, sticking her tongue out, and flashing a peace sign – a cheeky way to tilt opponents after a successful play.
#6 Leviatan – Wooden Mastery
Leviatan, another LTA South team, proves they understand the LoL community’s desire for creative ways to express themselves, even if it means a little trash talk. Their "Wooden Mastery" emote cleverly references the community joke about players who are so bad they should be ranked below Bronze or Iron – in "Wood" tier.
#7 PSG Talon – Huh?
PSG Talon consistently delivers when it comes to emotes based on Star Guardian Kai’Sa, one of the game’s most beloved skins. This iteration captures Kai’Sa looking both angry and surprised, making it a versatile reaction for various in-game situations.
#8 Movistar KOI – You Will Fall
Movistar KOI, a team with a strong regional following in Spain, taps into the power of intimidation with their Yuumi-centric emote. Yuumi points angrily, sending a clear message to opponents: "You’re next!"
#9 DRX – Whatchu Doin?
DRX gets creative with an adorable capybara designed to resemble Trán "LazyFeel" Báo Minh, a player from their academy team, DRX Challengers. The capybara sports a traditional Vietnamese Nón lá hat and features the question mark ping, a universal symbol of questioning a teammate’s decision. The team claims the name references DRX jungler Bae "Sponge" Young-jun’s in-game habits.
#10 LOUD – Laughing Out LOUD
LOUD, yet another LTA South team, understands the appeal of annoying opponents. Their Teemo emote, based on a popular cat meme, features the champion pointing and laughing. It’s a simple formula: take a hated champion, make him mock your enemies, and watch the sales soar.
This list showcases the diverse strategies teams employ to connect with fans and generate revenue through emotes. From self-deprecating humor to clever references and iconic characters, the top-selling emotes offer a fascinating insight into the League of Legends community and its shared experiences. For more insights and news, stay tuned to looksports.media.
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