Hextech Crafting is League of Legends' reward system that allows players to earn champions, skins, and other content through gameplay. Introduced in early 2016, it's available on all servers.

Key Components:

• Chests & Keys: Basic containers that provide random loot
• Capsules: Level-up rewards containing champion shards and Blue Essence
• Orbs: Event-specific containers with bonus drops
• Little Legend Eggs: TFT-specific containers for cosmetics

Drop Rules:

• Equal odds for all skin tiers
• Ultimate/Mythic skins drop as permanents
• Bad luck protection ensures at least one skin shard every three chests
• 3.6% base chance for bonus Mythic Essence
• 10% chance for bonus chest with key
• Only champions worth 4800+ BE can drop

Crafting Materials:

• Blue Essence (BE): Used for champion unlocks
• Orange Essence (OE): Used for cosmetic unlocks
• Mythic Essence: Currency for exclusive content

Shard System:

• Champion Shards: Can be upgraded to permanent for 60% of normal cost
• Skin Shards: Can be upgraded to permanent for original price minus 300
• Reroll System: Combine three shards for a random permanent

Special Features:

• Event-specific crafting during seasonal events
• Masterwork chests for cosmetics only
• Honor system integration for key fragment rewards
• Champion mastery rewards
• Milestone rewards for account leveling

Key Benefits:

• Free path to premium content
• Reward for skilled gameplay
• Regular updates with new content
• Special event integration
• Multiple ways to earn rewards

This system continues to evolve with regular updates and special events, providing players with ongoing opportunities to earn content through gameplay.

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