Cosmetics
Cosmetics are visual upgrades for your RivalRyze presence — your profile, your username, your Contest creations. They're purely for flex and personality; they don't affect gameplay or your ability to win Contests.
The Shop — including cosmetics — requires a Supporter or Pro subscription. See Subscription Tiers.
What's available
Cosmetic categories rotate, but typically include:
Profile skins / banners — custom artwork for your profile header.
Avatar frames — borders around your profile picture across the platform.
Username flairs — colors, gradients, or icons next to your username.
Badges — small icons earned or purchased, displayed on your profile.
Theme variants — light/dark/custom UI themes (some are paid).
Contest card designs — custom backgrounds for Contests you host.
Seasonal cosmetics (holidays, special events) appear and disappear from the Shop on their schedule.
How to buy
Open Shop → Cosmetics.
Browse by category, or filter by price.
Click any item to preview it on your profile / Contest card before buying.
Confirm the purchase. Gems are deducted immediately.
The cosmetic is added to your inventory under Profile → Customize.
Equipping a cosmetic
Buying a cosmetic doesn't apply it automatically — it adds it to your inventory.
Go to Profile → Customize.
Find the cosmetic in your inventory.
Click Equip.
The change is live immediately for everyone who views your profile.
You can equip and unequip freely — once owned, a cosmetic is yours forever.
Limited and seasonal cosmetics
Some cosmetics are tagged limited or seasonal:
Limited cosmetics are available for a fixed window and won't return. If you want one, get it before it leaves the Shop.
Seasonal cosmetics return annually (e.g., holiday themes in December). If you miss one this year, you'll likely see it again next year.
Watch the New Arrivals filter for fresh additions, and the Leaving Soon filter for things about to be removed.
Where cosmetics show up
Profile banner / skin
Your profile page
Avatar frame
Your profile picture across the platform (battles, leaderboards, chat)
Username flair
Anywhere your username appears
Badge
Your profile and on Contest pages you're in
Theme variant
Your own UI (private — only you see it)
Contest card design
Contests you host (visible to all viewers)
Earned vs. purchased cosmetics
Some cosmetics are purchased in the Shop with gems. Others are earned through events, Contest wins, or special achievements (e.g., "Winner of the 2026 Season Tournament" badge).
Earned cosmetics are not available in the Shop and can't be bought. They appear in your inventory automatically when you earn them.
Refunds
Cosmetic purchases are non-refundable once the cosmetic is delivered to your inventory. If you bought one by accident and haven't equipped it, contact support within 24 hours and we'll usually work something out.
Trading and gifting
Cosmetics are not transferable. You can't trade them with other players or gift them to a friend. They're tied to the account that purchased or earned them.
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