Riot Games makes most of their money from in-game cosmetics, such as champion skins and collectible summoner icons. These skins come in different tiers and prices, depending on the changes made to the character and their overall aesthetics.
While there are many skins available, Riot Games has a list of their top-selling skins and skin lines. As a free-to-play game, League of Legends encourages players to purchase skins for their favorite champions. In this article, we will showcase the 10 best-selling skins released by Riot Games.
1. Battle Academia Caitlyn
Anime lovers will appreciate this skin, as it is based on the anime My Hero Academia. The skin features anime-inspired emotes and stickers that appear when interacting with the character. Caitlyn’s walking animation is unique, gliding from time to time. The skin also changes her basic attack sound and adds special effects to her abilities, especially her ultimate.
2. Project Vayne
The Project skin line is highly popular, with a futuristic aesthetic and unique animations and sounds. Project Vayne completely transforms the champion, changing her attack animations and adding a homeguard effect that lets her ride a futuristic motorbike. Her ultimate ability upgrades the sound effects of her basic attacks and Q ability.
3. Project Mordekaiser
Project Mordekaiser is a complete overhaul of the champion, featuring a unique attack animation and sound effects. Using his ultimate ability opens up a new dimension for the targeted enemy, with a visually stunning design. The skin also features unique animations and special interactions with other champions.
4. Storm Dragon Lee Sin
Released alongside an Aurelion Sol skin, Storm Dragon Lee Sin features lightning-themed animations and sound effects. The skin has unique animations, including a special dance animation, and features a dragon effect when using abilities. While the basic skills may not look noticeably different, the ultimate ability has a powerful effect.
5. God King Garen/Darius
Released during a VS event, the God King skins feature animal spirit themes. Garen’s skin has a lion theme, while Darius has a wolf theme. These skins feature unique recall and interaction animations, but the basic abilities do not undergo significant changes. However, the ultimate abilities have impactful effects when eliminating an enemy champion.
6. Galaxy Slayer Zed
Galaxy Slayer Zed stands out with its stylish design and animations. The skin features unique recall and crit animations, as well as colorful spell effects. The overall feel of the skin gives off a “Galaxy Slayer” vibe, making it visually appealing.
7. Infernal Nasus
One of the oldest legendary skins, Infernal Nasus was well-received for its unique animations. Using his ultimate ability transforms Nasus into a Cerberus-like monster. The skin features unique animations, sound effects, and voice lines with special interactions.
8. K/DA Skinline
The K/DA skins were highly successful, with marketing campaigns, music videos, and album releases. These skins are shiny and visually attractive, featuring unique animations and sound effects. The characters perform their iconic dances during recalls, adding to the appeal.
9. Championship Leblanc
Championship Leblanc is a championship skin, showcasing the champion’s popularity. This skin features a unique design and theme, with an impressive recall animation and changed skill effects and sound design.
10. Demacia Vice Garen
Demacia Vice Garen is reminiscent of retro games and action movies. The skin features a goofy yet cool design, with unique animations and effects. Garen’s sword and E ability have neon accents, and his ultimate ability showcases a futuristic energy sword.
Riot Games continues to create high-quality in-game skins, and players can expect more exciting skins in the future. If your main champion doesn’t have a skin yet, Riot is working on creating skins for champions that are currently lacking options.