Legacy of Dead RTP 2026 – Every Payout Setting and How to Check It
One game, five payout rates: here's which RTP settings Play'n GO allows for Legacy of Dead, and how to find out which one your casino is running.
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Best Legacy of Dead RTP 2026: All Settings at a Glance
Play'n GO ships Legacy of Dead with five certified RTP configurations [S2]. The table shows all of them and the resulting theoretical house edge.
| Configuration | RTP | House edge | Theoretical loss per €1,000 staked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 (Default) | 96.58% | 3.42% | €34.20 | [S2] |
| 94 | 94.51% | 5.49% | €54.90 | [S2] |
| 91 | 91.51% | 8.49% | €84.90 | [S2] |
| 87 | 87.56% | 12.44% | €124.40 | [S2] |
| 84 | 84.55% | 15.45% | €154.50 | [S2] |
What is RTP?
RTP (return to player) is the share of stakes a slot pays back over a very large number of spins. 96.58% means that out of €100,000 staked, an average of €96,580 comes back and €3,420 stays with the casino. Over a single session it predicts very little – especially with a volatile game like Legacy of Dead.
Why one slot has several RTPs
Providers like Play'n GO give their casino partners several mathematically certified settings of the same game. Graphics, rules and paytable stay the same; only the symbol weighting changes [S2]. The casino picks the setting when it adds the game, and in some markets the regulator sets a minimum.
How to check the RTP at your casino
- Log in and open Legacy of Dead in real-money mode – the demo may use a different setting.
- Tap the menu or the “i” in the bottom left and open the game help.
- Under “Game Rules” you'll find the line “The average RTP is …” [S3].
- Compare it with the table above. Anything other than 96.58% means a lower setting is running.
Volatility
RTP tells you how much a game returns over time; volatility tells you how unevenly. Play'n GO rates Legacy of Dead 8 on its volatility scale [S2], while the older 2022 spec sheet said 10 (“very high”) [S5]. A large part of the RTP sits in rare free-spin rounds with several expanding symbols.
What the RTP means for your stake
The house edge applies to every pound or euro you bet. The table scales it up to 1,000 spins for three typical stakes and all five settings [S2]:
| Bet per spin | Total staked over 1,000 spins | Loss at 96.58% | Loss at 94.51% | Loss at 91.51% | Loss at 87.56% | Loss at 84.55% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €0.10 | €100.00 | €3.42 | €5.49 | €8.49 | €12.44 | €15.45 |
| €1.00 | €1,000.00 | €34.20 | €54.90 | €84.90 | €124.40 | €154.50 |
| €5.00 | €5,000.00 | €171.00 | €274.50 | €424.50 | €622.00 | €772.50 |
These are theoretical averages. With a volatile slot, a single session can end far above or below them; only over a very large number of spins does the result settle near the RTP. Our simulator shows what that looks like.
Where you can see the RTP – and where you can't
| Where | Shows the RTP? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Demo on this page | no | the demo's game help gives no figure |
| Game help at a casino (real money) | yes | look for “The average RTP is …” [S3] |
| Play'n GO specification | all five settings | doesn't tell you which one a particular casino uses [S2] |
| Casino tables on this site | official default RTP | marked as the provider's figure until we have a screenshot of that casino's game help |
RTP by version
Legacy of Dead (desktop and mobile)
The desktop build (GID legacyofdead, game ID 416) and the mobile build (GID legacyofdeadmobile, game ID 100416) share the same five RTP configurations [S2][S5]. There is no other version, such as a bonus buy. For comparison, Book of Dead has a default RTP of 96.21% [S7]. See how much the setting shapes the results in our simulator.
FAQ
What is the default RTP of Legacy of Dead?
96.58%. That's Play'n GO's default, but casinos may also choose 94.51%, 91.51%, 87.56% or 84.55%.
Does the demo show the RTP?
No. The demo's game help doesn't state an RTP. What counts is the game help at your casino.
Does the gamble feature change the RTP?
No. According to Play'n GO, the gamble feature has no effect on the overall RTP.
Which RTP setting do the casinos on this site use?
We can only prove it with a screenshot of the game help at each casino. Until we have one, we give the official default RTP of 96.58% and mark it as the provider's figure.
How much does a lower RTP setting cost?
At €1 a spin over 1,000 spins, the theoretical loss is €34.20 at 96.58% and €154.50 at 84.55% – roughly four and a half times as much.
Sources
- [S2] Play'n GO: Game Rules and Settings – Legacy of Dead (15/01/2026): math model, RTP configurations, paytable
- [S3] Play'n GO: official in-game help for Legacy of Dead (rules, free spins, gamble, RTP 96.58%)
- [S5] Play'n GO: Rules and Settings – Legacy of Dead, document GRS1611 (16/02/2022): scatter pays, mobile ID 100416
- [S7] Play'n GO: Book of Dead in-game help (10 free spins, one special symbol, RTP 96.21%)