League of Legends has a rich lore that makes everything inside the game quite meaningful, and that extends to the individual skins that Riot Games regularly releases. Each skin line hits the in-game market with engaging alternate storylines which only add to the fun.
Here are the 22 best skins in League of Legends.
Storm Dragon Lee Sin / Aurelion Sol
Including two skins in a single entry may look like cheating, but it’s hard to separate some of the duos that play an essential role for each other.
Both featuring some of the best artwork and in-game animations that the League world has seen so far, Storm Dragon Lee Sin obtained his powers from Storm Dragon Aurelion Sol.
Storm Dragon Aurelion Sol was also teased as Ao Shin back in 2013 only to arrive in 2020, and Lee Sin even criticizes his timing in a reproachful quote: “You’re late, Ao Shin. SEVEN years late.”
While Storm Dragon Lee Sin is priced at 1,820 RP, Aurelion Sol goes for 1,350 RP, and we also recommend checking out the other Dragonmancer if you enjoyed the overall vibe of these two.
Prestige Faerie Court Katarina
There are loads of great Faerie Court skins, but Katarina’s is just a little bit better than the others. However, the prestige version of Katarina’s Faerie Court skin is much better than the others. This is actually Katarina’s very first prestige skin, and it’s a winner.
The non-prestige Faerie Court Katarina isn’t a legendary skin, and it goes for about 1,350 Riot points when it’s in the shop. The Prestige version, however, is something you’ll have to work for by collecting Mythic Essence.
Solar/Lunar Eclipse Leona
Riot took steps to introduce more anime-style skins with the Spirit Blossom skin line, but there were already some marks of the art style inside the game prior to its release.
Solar/Lunar Eclipse Leona looks just like your formidable warrior from any medieval-themed anime show. Anyone that fondly remembers the first season of Sword Art Online is guaranteed to fall in love with the skin, and its lore suggests that Eclipse knights are on a crusade against the members of the Coven.
While each version of the skin rocks the same iconic armor, their spell animations’ color scheme is entirely different.
Both versions of the skins retail for 1,850, but buying one of them also makes you eligible for a 45-percent discount for the other, meaning you can get the whole bundle for less than 3,000 RP.
Dawnbringer Renekton
Good, old Renekton. It’s kind of a challenge to make a blade-wielding crocodile man look even cooler than he already is, but those Riot Games artists managed to do it with the Dawnbringer skin. The crown-like fixture on his head gives him a fittingly regal appearance while his shining blades make for a truly radiant appearance.
Like many other skins on this list, you’ll have to exchange 1,350 Riot Points for this one when it’s in the shop.
Dunkmaster Darius
Most alternative universes that revolve around League have serious matters that need to be dealt with. The more epic ones drastically outnumber the lighthearted ones, and the Dunkmaster skin line is an excellent breath of fresh air in general.
Dunkmaster Darius is one of the oldest skins on our list, but it definitely aged like a fine wine. The absurd and out-of-character voice lines of the skin are enough to keep him relevant to this day, and he never fails to increase the adrenaline levels of whoever is playing him.
Dunkmaster Darius goes for 1,820 RP in the store and lets you in the journey of an alternate Darius that decided to become the world’s best dunker while he was a promising basketball prodigy.
High Noon Lucian / Senna
Another pair we have on our list is High Noon Lucian and High Noon Senna. It took almost six years for Lucian to reunite with his beloved Senna, and Lucian’s long-lost love quickly accompanied him in one of the most iconic skins of the champion.
Senna joined the High Noon alternative universe as an Angel, and Lucian was already a part of it as a cowboy since 2018. Both skins cost 1,820 RP, and rolling toward bot lane with this duo with your High Noon skin on should be more than enough to strike fear into your enemies’ hearts. Rakan and Xayah players may need to watch out for this duo.
Dark Cosmic Jhin
Jhin has been one of the most sensational AD carry champions released in the last five years. He plays completely differently from any other AD carry champion in the game, and he also has the most flavorful lore of the entire League roster.
We’ve seen some great Jhin skins in the past like the Blood Moon, which allowed his artistic side to shine, or High Noon, which turned Jhin into a Western movie villain. Dark Cosmic Jhin, on the other hand, can be the leading role in an interstellar thriller movie.
Priced at 1,820 RP, Dark Cosmin Jhin features the artistic champion as an interstellar entity that was consumed by the Dark Star. Dark Star turns him into a world-devouring being that’s quite close to Marvel’s Galactus.
Arcane Vi
If you haven’t watched Netflix’s League of Legends show Arcane, you’re certainly missing out. Once you’ve watched it and become an immediate fan, you’ll definitely want to nab the Arcane Vi skin when you can.
While Vi’s default skin is definitely great, one could argue that Arcane actually made a much better “default” design for Vi. Her iconic gauntlets are in place, of course, as well as her stylish outfit. While this one didn’t have a price attached to it and was only available by completing specific missions during an event, there’s a chance it will return with the release of Arcane season two.
Elementalist Lux
There are a few types of collectors in League. The ones who are looking to collect all the skins for their favorite champions and the ones who’d like to have at least one skin for each champion in the game. When it’s the latter, you’ll want to collect the best skins to increase the quality of your collection. The visual quality, effects, even the colors will have a role, and Elementalist Lux is one of the rare skins that has it all.
Elementalist Lux has 10 different alternative looks. From Air to Fire, you’ll be able to switch forms as long as you collect enough energy. You’ll be able to accumulate energy by attacking enemies. With two chances to change your form throughout a match, you’ll also be able to create cool combinations.
- Dark: Nature + Air OR Water + Fire
- Ice: Water + Air
- Magma: Fire + Nature
- Mystic: Water + Nature
- Storm: Fire + Air
Broken Covenant
To put it plainly, Miss Fortune is a badass. If you’ve played the League of Legends spinoff title Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, you’ll know this to be true. Not to be outdone by the talented Airship Syndicate studio, however, Riot Games has created the Broken Covenant skin for Miss Fortune which takes her badass levels to new heights.
There’s even a prestige version of this skin, but the default version is just a little bit better. It can be purchased for 1,350 Riot Points when it’s in the shop.
God-King Garen
Battle of the God-Kings is Riot’s take on one of those epic fantasy war novels. It may sound cheesy, but the storyline definitely has the potential to turn into a TV show. God-King Darius’ side wants nothing more than endless war, while God-King Garen fights for an eternal reign.
Considering both sides seem to be equally bad, we’ll just go with whoever wins the fashion war, and it’s Garen. This is hands down one of the most intimidating skins in the game and makes you think not twice, but thrice before engaging him.
For 1,820 RP, God-King Garen features the top lane veteran as a fearless commander who has thousands of battles worth of experience, and no one would like to mess with that.
Lunar Guardian Malphite
Malphite has been around for a long time. One would hope that he’d acquire plenty of cool skins during that time, and, luckily, he has. Even more lucky, however, is that we have his insanely cool Lunar Guardian skin.
More than just a creature of stone, Lunar Guardian Malphite looks positively divine with his flowing clouds sweeping over his back. And all of those golden/jade accents? Perfection.
To grab it when it’s in the shop, you’ll have to fork over 1,350 Riot Points.
DJ Sona
Each skin in League has a certain vibe going for them. Not all of them are lucky enough to change it throughout a match, however. DJ Sona is one of the lucky few and you’ll practically become an actual DJ as you’re playing Sona.
The color and the beats that the skin drops are top notch and your teammates start flooding the in-game chat with song requests. Considering keeping the morale of your team is a top priority in League, if you’re looking to increase your odds of winning, you may need to make a list of what tunes to play next to keep everyone happy.
DJ Sona was released in 2015 and it costs 3,250 RP. Though it’s been a while since her release, DJ Sona is still one of the best skins in League.
Dawnbringer Soraka
It’s no surprise that League skins have become more advanced over the years. The earlier skins in the game also received updates, but the new ones tend to be better in most cases.
Dawnbringer Soraka is a prime example of this. The skin is one of Riot’s finest works since the attention to detail is off the charts. The wings and the overall texture of the skin speak for themselves. Though Dawnbringer Soraka may look all high and mighty, it also has a banana emote, a true part of Soraka’s background.
Dawnbringer Soraka was added to League in 2019 and costs 1,820 RP.
Star Guardian Taliyah / Ekko
Riot has added a bunch of skins from the Star Guardian collection in 2022, and Star Guardian Taliyah and Ekko are one of the company’s best works.
It’s no surprise that the devs have released so many skins from the skin line, looking at the enormous event that went along with it. It featured numerous new quests for players, and with so many champions receiving a new skin, practically every player could find something that suited them.
Like many skins in the collection, Star Guardian Taliyah and Ekko are both made with bright, warm colors, like pink, red, and purple. It brings a nice freshness to the champions.
Star Guardian Taliyah and Ekko were added to League in July 2022, and are available for 1,350 RP each.
Star Nemesis Morgana
There’s plenty of great Star Guardian skins, but heroes are only as good as their villains. Luckily, Morgana is here to fill that role with her extremely wicked Star Nemesis skin. With this skin, you’ll strike fear into the hearts of any Star Guardians you might stumble upon.
When it’s in the shop, this one costs 1,350 Riot Points, which honestly feels like a steal. At the moment, we only have two Star Nemesis skins, (Fiddlesticks is the other Star Nemesis at the moment) but hopefully we’ll get some more cosmic baddies in the future.
Snow Moon Caitlyn
Another vastly different skin, when compared to the champion’s original look, is Snow Moon Caitlyn.
Featured alongside new skins from the Snow Moon collection, Caitlyn stands out as the most unique one. Other champs that got a Snow Moon look with Caitlyn, like Illaoi and Kayn, were more or less linked to magical forces. But this wasn’t the case for Caitlyn, and her Snow Moon skin unveiled her in the colors hardly seen before, like gray, white, and blue, with the champ also using a magical-looking rifle instead of the hextech gun.
Snow Moon Caitlyn was added to the game in June 2022 and costs 1,350 RP.
Orbeanna
It must take a lot of hard work and input to create a skin that brings so much life and color to a rather sad and gray champion like Orianna. But Riot completed the task and delivered players Orbeanna, which unveils her in an entirely fresh light.
Players celebrated the return of Bees! collection, since it’s one of the most original skin lines in the game and one the most creative and hilarious ones as well. Orbeanna is probably the most interesting skin from the latest release since it takes a champion that would never come to your mind if you thought about making a Bees! skin. In the end, it’s tough to fit a robot into such a lively collection.
Orbeanna was introduced to League in March 2022 and is purchasable for 1,350 RP.
