League of Legends: Complete Guide to Ward Skins and Customization
Ward skins are cosmetic items in League of Legends that modify the appearance of all ward types (Stealth, Totem, Control, Farsight, and Zombie Wards) placed by the summoner.
Initially released in 2012 as 7-day rentals, ward skins have since evolved into permanent cosmetics. They can be obtained through various methods:
- Direct purchase from the store
- Event rewards
- Mission completions
- Hextech Crafting
- Honor Capsules
- Special promotions
Ward skins are categorized into several themes:
- Champion-themed
- Seasonal (Harrowing, Lunar Revel, Snowdown)
- eSports
- Special events
- Lore-based
Notable Features:
- Each ward skin has unique visual effects, sounds, and animations
- Some ward skins are permanently available while others are legacy or limited-time offerings
- Special ward skins can be obtained through events or as rewards for ranked seasons
Premium ward skins typically cost 640 RP in the store, while some special editions may have different pricing or acquisition methods.
The first permanent ward skins were released on October 1, 2013, featuring champion-themed designs for Lux, Soraka, and Draven. Prior to this, ward skins were primarily seasonal or event-based offerings.
Some ward skins have interesting trivia, such as the SKT T1 kkOma ward skin, which represents the team's coach as a yordle and includes a special death animation referencing his famous facepalms.