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Legacy skins are fairly rare skins that players cannot purchase readily from within the game. They can sometimes be found in bundles or on sale during specific events. Some of the different types of Legacy skins in League of Legends include Traditional skins, World Game Event skins, other Holiday and event skins, Riot skins, and esports-themed skins. You can think of these skins as the ‘collector’s edition’ ones because of their rarity and not a lot of players own these skins in-game. So remember not to disenchant or reroll Legacy skins when you unlock them via Hextech Chests or bundles.
Here are the top five best Legacy skins that you need to look out for in League of Legends. Remember that this list is subjective and you might have different preferences. This list also features a Legacy skin for every role in the game including top, mid, attack-damage carry (ADC), support, and jungle. We have also not included the Worlds skins and other esports-related skins in this list.
Best Legacy skins you need to keep an eye out for
Here are the five best Legacy skins that you should consider buying in-game when they become available. Some of them have unique voice lines and animations.
Top-lane: Little Devil Teemo
The Little Devil Teemo skin is one of the most interesting skins you will come across in League of Legends. It was released in 2016 as part of the Harrowing celebration and is considered a semi-rare skin. It is currently unavailable in the store but initially sold for 1350 RP. The skin has a very sinister look with Teemo having a new crown and a trident. Simply, it is one of League of Legends’ most-hated champions in a devil's disguise.
Availability: Not available in store
Original price: 1350 RP
Model: New model changes with a new texture
Particles: New fire particles for auto-attack and abilities where bats fly around. Teemo’s shrooms are now demons
Animations: Auto attacks, recall, and emotes all have new animations
Sounds: All spells have new sounds
Jungle: Re-gifted Amumu
Amumu has a really sad aura about him and he’s constantly looking to make new friends. The idea of someone re-gifting him plays right into his sad story. The skin literally portrays Amumu as a sad gift with tears in his eyes. It was released in 2010 during the Snowdown Showdown event.
Availability: Not available in store
Original price: 520 RP
Model: Moderate changes
Particles: No new particles
Animations: No new animations
Sounds: No new sounds
Mid-lane: Death Sworn Zed
Death Sworn is a series of alternate universe skins set in a “world where champions are fallen warriors chosen by Death to claim souls for the Underworld.” The Death Sworn Zed skin was released in 2017 as part of the Harrowing collection for 1350 RP as an Epic skin initially.
Availability: Not available in store
Price: 1350 RP
New models and textures
New visual effects for particles
New recall animation and modified animations on multiple spells
Ghastly, eerie sound effects
ADC: Lunar Wraith Caitlyn
As the name suggests, this skin was a part of the Lunar Revel skinline and was released in 2016 for 1350 RP as an Epic skin. Interestingly, Caitlyn's outfit was inspired by the canceled champion Ao Shin and the splash art features both Morgana and Caitlyn together in their Lunar outfits.
Availability: Not available in store
Price: 1350 RP
New model and texture for Caitlyn and her gun
New particles for all of her skills, passive, auto attacks, and recall animation
New recall animation
New sound effects on her recall, auto attack, and many abilities
Support: Definitely Not Blitzcrank
Definitely Not Blitzcrank skin biography references the film I, Robot, and was released in celebration of Harrowing 2011. The idea of the skin is basically Blitzcrank in disguise but it is so badly evident that it is him. The skin was originally sold for 975 RP and does not have a new model, particles, animations, or sound effects.
Some other honorable mentions are Count Kledula, Kitty Cat Katarina, Poro Rider Sejuani, and Winter Wonder Soraka. One of the best ways to catch these skins on sale is by keeping an eye on festivals and holiday seasons like Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Halloween.
If you are curious to learn more about Legacy skins in League of Legends, you can check out League of Legends Legacy Skins: Everything You Need to Know About Them.
