Skin selection is discriminatory? A little-known unspoken rule in the Rift, often associated with elementary school students.

Skins are a major source of revenue for Honor of Kings. Several versions ago, a rain of skins fell, with regular changes. From a long-awaited new skin, an entire set was released one after another. Weekly updates offered no surprises, and there were so many that it was impossible to collect them all. Later, the focus shifted to collaborations, with seasonal releases. In the 10th anniversary version, players were greeted with the Sanxingdui Museum theme. Since then, as of December, there has been no news of any new skins, but new content has been constantly being released on the test server.

Heroes are discriminated against, and skins are no exception.

With all sorts of bizarre and diverse designs, there are always discerning individuals willing to pay for them. What joy could surpass the satisfaction of buying a favorite item? Rational consumers, on the other hand, study the cost-effectiveness. Whether it's a member of a product series or an older version of a hero, expert players will first test the feel of the skin, with visual effects being secondary. Ordinary players tend to be more concerned with aesthetics. When spending money on skins, do they expect luxurious, flashy, and cluttered in-game effects? Doesn't that imply high production costs, as if it were some earth-shattering, ghost-weeping ultimate move?

Aesthetic sense is subjective; some find it comfortable, others find it repulsive. Indeed, discrimination exists in the actual game environment, affecting both heroes and skins. Take Baili Shouyue as an example: sniping and trolling, pre-selection effectively disrupts the team's mentality. Early in the game, teammates lose their will to fight. Dunshan, a top-tier support who blocks projectiles, is forgotten to be banned and allowed to play, causing hardship for the entire team. There's no sense of presence or enjoyment in the game. Don't underestimate its impact.

Skin styles symbolize a player's status and position.

This phenomenon is also reflected in skin designs. You might be wearing a particular skin and consider it your favorite, but unbeknownst to you, millions of players have ruined its reputation. Playing it poorly can leave a stereotype, and if you dare to wear it in battle, you can expect to be discriminated against.

It sounds a bit exaggerated, but skins aren't just about changing your appearance; they also symbolize status—pro, noble, newbie, expert, elementary school student, novice, etc. Your choices subtly reveal information. The question is, do you know which skins you least want to be seen with? Don't get too excited about exchanging for Hellfire; you might be breaking one of the game's unspoken rules.