The redemption volume of Lu Bu's collectible items was lower than expected. These four items lost out in terms of special effects, but they were status symbols. (II)

Having played Honor of Kings for countless years, from graduating from university until entering the workforce, I've always remembered how difficult it was to obtain a single Honor Crystal, given its exorbitant price. Back in the old version, it was a symbol of aristocratic status, practically exclusive to V9 and V10 whales who spent a fortune on the game.

Once in the game, seeing the other player wearing a limited-edition skin, one immediately becomes willing to be their slave, obeying their every command, working tirelessly to please them. After the game, they even add the other player as a friend, hoping to maintain close contact privately and team up to rank up in the future, all for the sake of a shared feature. After binding a close relationship, it's like having a benefactor's help, allowing the other player to freely wear all the skins they've bought. And if they're feeling generous, they might even give them gifts.

A miracle occurred ten years later

With such expensive items, those with limited budgets can only rely on the guaranteed minimum value accumulated over time, triple probability, recharge rebates, and the Battle Pass Shop to try and accumulate Treasure Hunt Tickets or Glory Points. They can only be willing to participate in the Treasure Hunt during the promotional period when the version is released. It is not impossible to achieve zero spending, but it will take much longer. It is not until the skin's positioning has changed dramatically and the value of the Collector's Edition has dropped significantly that those who want to get freebies finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and have hope of obtaining them for free.

The first compensation was for a server malfunction. Then, when you draw a duplicate skin from the monthly gift book, it will be converted into a lucky draw ticket. The 10th anniversary celebration directly gave away up to 60 draws. People in the industry almost went crazy. Everyone rushed to gamble on their luck and take the opportunity to get the skin they had been dreaming of. After waiting for ten years, it really tested their perseverance.

Lu Bu's design was a bit lacking; it needs to be re-evaluated as a high-scoring classic.

Now that free-to-play crystals are no longer a dream, the question arises: how do you choose skins? After being neglected in the shop for so long, all the designs have become classics, carrying the memories and sentiments of pursuing top-tier collections. This is why everyone has higher expectations for legendary skins, not taking them for granted or accepting them passively. Yes, Lu Bu's legendary effects are high-end, but they are also controversial. His appearance has made summoners re-examine and redefine the quality of legendary skins, prompting us to think: what exactly constitutes a legendary skin? What kind of legendary skin truly deserves the word "noble"?

The simplest analysis, of course, is to review its history, find styles with high reputation and high ratings, and finally come to the conclusion that the reason for the high scores lies in its status symbol.

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