Ward skins are cosmetic items that change the appearance of all ward types in League of Legends, including Stealth Wards, Totem Wards, Control Wards, Farsight Wards, and Zombie Wards.

Originally introduced as 7-day rentals during the 2012 Harrowing event, ward skins were later converted to permanent cosmetics due to player feedback. They were initially purchasable with both Influence Points and RP.

Types of Ward Skins:

• Champion Theme: Based on specific League champions
• Skin Theme: Matching existing skin lines
• Bundle Exclusive: Available only in special bundles
• Event-specific: Tied to seasonal events or special occasions
• Crafting: Obtainable through Hextech Crafting

Legacy Vault Ward Skins: These are temporarily available during specific events or promotions:

• E-Sports themed
• Poro-themed
• Harrowing event skins
• Lunar Revel skins
• Snowdown skins
• Valentine's Day skins
• Blue Essence Emporium exclusives

Notable Features:

• Custom visual effects
• Unique animations
• Special sound effects
• Themed appearances matching events or champions

How to Obtain:

• Direct purchase from store
• Hextech Crafting
• Event rewards
• Honor Capsules
• Level-up rewards
• Special promotions
• Rerolling 3 Ward Skin Shards

Special mentions include the SKT T1 kkOma ward skin, which represents the team's coach as a yordle and features a unique facepalm death animation.

Some ward skins are permanently unavailable, including certain World Championship commemorative skins and exclusive bundle offerings.

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