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Is it better to reroll or disenchant skin shards?

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To Reroll or To Disenchant: The League of Legends Skin Shard Dilemma

So, you’ve cracked open a Hextech Chest in League of Legends and, instead of the Ultimate Skin you’ve been dreaming of, you’re staring at a skin shard. The question that immediately pops into your head is: Is it better to reroll it or disenchant it for Orange Essence (OE)? The answer, like most things in League, isn’t a simple yes or no. It depends entirely on your goals, your current skin collection, and a little bit of luck.

The Core Decision: Optimizing for Your Goal

Ultimately, the decision boils down to this:

  • Rerolling: If your primary goal is to expand your skin collection as broadly as possible without spending real money, rerolling is generally the way to go. You’re trading three skin shards for a permanent skin, which, while random, is guaranteed to be one you don’t already own.

  • Disenchanting: If your primary goal is to acquire specific skins or to focus on unlocking skins for your favorite champions, disenchanting provides the Orange Essence needed to upgrade the shards you actually want.

Let’s delve deeper into the factors influencing this decision.

The Value Proposition: Weighing the Odds

The crux of the reroll-vs-disenchant debate hinges on the relative value of the skin shards you’re considering sacrificing. Here’s a breakdown:

  • High-Value Shards (1350 RP and above): Generally, disenchanting these is the preferred option. You’ll get a significant amount of Orange Essence, bringing you closer to unlocking a skin you actually desire. The chance of rerolling three high-value shards into an equally valuable (or, let’s be honest, more valuable) skin is relatively low.

  • Medium-Value Shards (975 RP): This is the gray area. If you’re indifferent to the skin, rerolling is a decent option. If you’re close to unlocking a skin you want with Orange Essence, disenchanting might be the better choice.

  • Low-Value Shards (520 RP and 750 RP): Rerolling is almost always the better choice here. The Orange Essence gained from disenchanting these is minimal, while the chance of getting a skin of equal or greater value from rerolling is high.

The Completionist Factor: Skin Collection Size Matters

Your existing skin collection dramatically affects the value of rerolling. The fewer skins you own, the higher the chance of rerolling into something you’ll actually use or appreciate. As your collection grows, the probability of receiving a skin for a champion you rarely play increases. This makes disenchanting more appealing for those with extensive skin libraries.

The “Random Skin for Your Main” Strategy

A niche, but viable, approach is to designate one champion as your “reroll champion.” Whenever you reroll, embrace whatever skin you get for that specific champion, regardless of your initial feelings. This adds an element of surprise and encourages you to try new playstyles or champion matchups.

Beyond the Basics: Understanding Reroll Mechanics

It’s crucial to understand the specific mechanics of the rerolling system:

  • No Duplicates: Rerolling guarantees a skin you don’t already own. This becomes increasingly valuable as your skin collection expands.

  • Random Champion: The skin you receive from rerolling can be for any champion, regardless of whether you own them or not.

  • Permanent Unlock: Rerolled skins are automatically unlocked and added to your collection; no Orange Essence is required.

The Importance of Self-Assessment

Ultimately, the best decision comes down to personal preference. Do you value a wide collection of skins, even if some are for champions you rarely play? Or do you prefer to focus on acquiring skins for your favorite champions? Once you’ve answered these questions, you can make informed decisions about whether to reroll or disenchant. Remember to consider these strategies alongside the insights from the Games Learning Society and other online resources to enhance your understanding of game dynamics. For more on gaming strategies and education, visit GamesLearningSociety.org.

FAQs: Your Burning Skin Shard Questions Answered

Here are some common questions related to skin shard rerolling and disenchanting:

1. What happens if I reroll 3 Legendary skins?

The value of the skins you reroll has no impact on the rarity or value of the skin you receive. You could reroll three Legendary skins and get a cheap 520 RP skin. It’s all based on random chance.

2. Can I reroll permanent skins?

No, you can only reroll skin shards, not permanent skins that you already own. Once you’ve unlocked a skin, it’s yours to keep (or regret!).

3. What are the chances of getting a Mythic skin from rerolling?

The chances of obtaining a Mythic skin from rerolling are extremely low, estimated at around 1/2000 (0.0005%).

4. How do I turn Orange Essence into skin shards?

You can’t directly turn Orange Essence into skin shards. Instead, you use Orange Essence to upgrade skin shards you already possess into permanent skins.

5. What is the most efficient way to get Orange Essence?

The most reliable ways to get Orange Essence are:

  • Disenchanting unwanted skin shards.
  • Opening Hextech Chests and Masterwork Chests.
  • Completing event missions that offer Orange Essence as a reward.
  • Claiming Prime Gaming Capsules.

6. How does rerolling skin shards work?

You select three skin shards you own and combine them. This consumes the shards and grants you a permanent skin for a random champion that you don’t already own. No additional Orange Essence is required to unlock the skin.

7. Can I get duplicate skin shards?

Yes, you can get duplicate skin shards. However, the rerolling system guarantees you will not receive a skin you already own.

8. What are the odds of getting an Ultimate skin?

The odds of getting an Ultimate skin shard from a Hextech Chest are approximately 0.26%. This is because the chance of a chest containing a skin shard is about 50%, and the chance of that shard being an Ultimate skin is around 0.52%.

9. Can I get Ultimate Skins from chests?

Yes! Ultimate skins and Mythic skins found in chests drop as auto-redeeming permanents, meaning they are automatically added to your collection without requiring Orange Essence.

10. Can I get Prestige skins in reroll?

You cannot reroll into Prestige skins while they are actively available in the Mythic Shop or associated event. After they leave the shop/event, they become eligible for rerolling. However, you won’t receive the icon and border associated with the original release.

11. Can I get the same skin twice in League?

While you can’t purchase the same skin twice directly from the store, you can receive duplicate skin shards from chests. These duplicates can be disenchanted for Orange Essence or used in rerolling.

12. Can I still reroll champion shards?

No, you cannot reroll champion shards into new champions anymore. This feature was removed from the game.

13. Should I reroll 975 RP Skins?

If your primary goal is to unlock as many skins as possible and you don’t particularly want the 975 RP skin, rerolling is generally a good idea. The permanent skin you receive will likely be of equal or greater value.

14. What is the fastest way to get skin shards in League of Legends?

The most common ways to obtain skin shards are through:

  • Hextech Chests
  • Events and Missions
  • Honor Capsules

15. Is rerolling worth it in general?

Rerolling is worth it if you are happy to play random champions with random skins, and want to simply collect the entire skin catalogue of League of Legends. It can be a fun way to expand your horizons. However, if you want specific skins, it is likely that you would be better off disenchanting your skin shards for OE to upgrade the skins you want most.

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