LoL Players Outraged: New Sahn-Uzal Mordekaiser Skin's Price Sparks Controversy

LoL Players Outraged: New Sahn-Uzal Mordekaiser Skin's Price Sparks Controversy

By Marcus Chen

February 26, 2025 at 02:35 PM

League of Legends players are expressing strong criticism over the new Sahn-Uzal Mordekaiser skin, particularly regarding its high price point and perceived lack of value.

The main points of controversy include:

  • The skin lacks new animations and uses the same base model as the default champion
  • It's only available through the Sanctum gacha system with a 0.5% drop rate
  • Players must spend at least $200 for a chance to obtain the skin
  • The quality is considered inferior to existing legendary skins (1820 RP)

Mordekaiser in League of Legends comic

Mordekaiser in League of Legends comic

While the skin ties into Mordekaiser's lore as Sahn-Uzal, a warlord who became the iron-clad revenant, players argue the execution doesn't match the concept. The community particularly criticizes:

  • Lack of unique animations compared to other Mordekaiser skins like PROJECT
  • Poor value proposition relative to its high cost
  • Riot Games' classification of Exalted skins as "luxury goods"

Player feedback has been overwhelmingly negative, with one player noting: "This skin should have been Ultimate Tier. Absolute greed to put it in gacha system." The reception continues to worsen with each new Exalted skin release, despite Riot's commitment to offering these "hyper-exclusive skins" through the gacha system.

The controversy highlights growing tension between Riot's monetization strategies and player expectations for premium content in League of Legends.

Related Articles

Previous Articles