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

Categories of Ward Skins:

• Champion Theme: Based on specific League champions
• Skin Theme: Matching popular skin lines
• Bundle Exclusive: Available only in special bundles
• Lore Event: Tied to specific game events
• Crafting: Obtainable through Hextech Crafting

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

• e-Sports events
• Seasonal events (Harrowing, Lunar Revel, Snowdown)
• Special promotions
• Blue Essence Emporium

How to Obtain Ward Skins:

1. Direct purchase from store
2. Hextech Crafting
3. Event rewards
4. Honor Capsules
5. Level-up rewards
6. Special missions
7. Seasonal rewards

Notable Facts:

• Initially released as 7-day rentals in 2012
• Became permanent cosmetics after community feedback
• First permanent ward skins introduced on October 1, 2013
• Can be obtained through rerolling 3 Ward Skin Shards
• Some exclusive ones are permanently unavailable

The SKT T1 kkOma ward skin is particularly notable for representing the SKT T1 coach as a yordle, complete with a unique death animation referencing his famous facepalms.

Ward skins have evolved from simple rentals to become permanent collectible cosmetics that add personal flair to the gameplay experience while maintaining their core functionality.

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