Introduction: The S16 season matches have officially started, and most players have been paying close attention to the recent battles. The LPL is currently on a brief hiatus, whereas the LCK contests are fiercely competitive. In recent years, the overall enthusiasm for League of Legends has seen significant ups and downs. To keep fans engaged, the official team launched various fun modes and introduced the Hall of Fame option. The first two Hall of Fame inductees were widely accepted, and just recently, the third inductee was unexpectedly revealed. The top LPL top laner Theshy missed his chance, and the Hall of Fame skin will most likely be for Yasuo and Sylas.

LOL's third Hall of Fame skin revealed

Most players are quite familiar with League of Legends. As an esports title, its growth to the current scale in just over a decade is truly impressive. In recent years, the esports industry has faced a downturn, with overall attention and enthusiasm declining. The developers have been working hard to retain fans, and after introducing the Hall of Fame system, the game's popularity has indeed improved. The first Hall of Fame inductee is unquestionable: Faker, the mid-laner from LCK's T1 team, who is universally recognized as the greatest player in League of Legends history, with countless World Championship titles that no other player has surpassed.

The second Hall of Fame inductee is Uzi from the LPL, a well-deserved honor. As a legendary figure in the LPL region, although he never won a World Championship, his individual skills were outstanding, earning him a huge loyal fanbase across all major regions. Some LPL players might not agree, but the majority still hold him in high regard. Recently, someone leaked the announcement date for the third Hall of Fame inductee, which might be delayed by about a month compared to the previous two. There is much speculation about which player will receive the Hall of Fame skin. The previous candidates were two: the LPL top laner Theshy and Europe's Caps.

If the official focus is on skin sales, then Theshy would definitely be chosen, given his massive fanbase. He has been the most popular professional player in the LPL for six consecutive years. His skin release would surely sell extremely well, even if it is a premium 3000 RP skin, it would still have significant sales. However, if the aim is to balance regions, it will likely go to Caps. Previously, there was one from LCK and one from LPL; this time, it should be a European player. The fourth might be from North America, and the fifth likely from Vietnam, possibly SofM. It depends on what the developers decide.

In the past two days, a netizen leaked the upcoming Hall of Fame exclusive skins: one for Yasuo and another for Sylas. If these two champions are confirmed, it likely means the official choice favored the latter. According to regional Hall of Fame selections, Caps would become the third inductee. This is something many players have been hoping for, as giving two inductees to the LPL would look very unfair. The Hall of Fame would then become a joke, no longer about honoring players but purely for corporate profit. It seems Riot has weighed the pros and cons carefully, knowing there will be future chances.

Goodbye thoughts

Honestly, I support Caps receiving the Hall of Fame this time. Although he hasn't won a World Championship, he has a huge influence in the European region and is among the top mid-laners. His achievements are close to Uzi’s, with 15 European titles, the MSI championship in S9, and runner-up finishes at Worlds in S8 and S9. This honor is truly well-deserved.

What do you all think about this matter?