As is known, at the present time, the community is boiling because of Faker's Hall of Legends costume prepared to launch in June. This is a new system, in order to honor individuals who have made great contributions to the professional League of Legends from the beginning to date. Of course, Faker's position is not to be discussed. Even without Hall of Legends (Hol), Faker was the greatest player in League of Legends. His popularity, influence and contributions beyond the scope of League of Legends or esports. Say no exaggeration, Faker deserves to be one of the symbols of eSports or even traditional sports over the past 10 years.
The teaser shows some of Faker's long -term career as well as his ups and downs on the journey.
First, like all the halls of fame that appeared in sports or other fields, Hall of Legends is of course the true honor, ending all controversy about which player is greater than the player. Moreover, in order to be on this list, in addition to the voting of experts (analysts, experts, commentators, Riot members …), they must actually make great contributions in League of Legends. Therefore, perhaps Faker is the only name that will never have any controversy when he appeared in Hol. Even, many opinions also said that Hol should be launched earlier.
There is still a lot of controversy surrounding: Hol is the necessary honor, or just a “blood suction” trick of Riot for legends.
However, there is still a explosive controversy around another question: Is Hol really necessary or is just the trick of Riot to take advantage of the profits from the names of the legends to the maximum?
A post by Manny Sanchez – the manufacturer who won the LCS Emmys prize to his conception about whether Faker should appear in Hol or not?
Riot will of course benefit greatly
There is a truth that everyone has seen clearly and Riot himself does not hide: Hall of Legends will bring great revenue to Riot from the costume business. Riot even put the tag “Expiative Ahri” in the trailer introducing Skin Ahri and Leblanc belonging to its Hol group. In fact, this is understandable. Perhaps no fan wants to honor their idols are ranked on par with normal skins. Because of this psychology, it can be affirmed that Riot will collect a very high profit range, even when it is more expensive costumes than the ultimate or legendary level.
Riot itself also tags “Expensive Ahri” for the trailer
Also, as some LPL fans also commented: “Faker does not need a Hall of Legends to affirm the greatness, but Hall of Legends need Faker to confirm the reputation.”. Obviously, a player like Faker has attracted the attention of Hol. Worth mentioning, right from the beginning of Hol in early 2024, many viewers believed that Faker must be the first. And at the present time, the debate only revolves around: “Who will connect Faker?” And “How much does Faker costume cost?”.
There is a saying that is used in the Chinese online community: “Faker does not need Hol to prove himself. But Hol needs Faker to prove his reputation.” They believe that without faker, Hol is meaningless
The reputation of Hol has been significantly improved and when the community talks about Hol, the more this system is noticed. Even feedback around Faker's skin can help Riot expand events for players to own these costumes, or offer updates, edit, even “accessories”. Of course, every thing will be calculated the best. But it can be said: Even if Faker is no longer professional, Hol will be able to continue bringing the benefits each year for Riot.
Faker is helping Hol – Riot's new project attracts the attention and trust of the League of Legends community
Legendary “milking” or honor must be?
Of course, all the honor or title for Faker will add to the glory collection of the middle line T1. The Hall of Legends themselves (or the hall of fame), LPL itself also made a table. And a lot of players, both playing or retired have participated. No one is annoyed about this, and Riot Trung himself has launched the Skin line for the players to participate in that “Wind God” in that 2020. Although knowing that this is a way that Riot makes money from the community, but with many fans: There is no problem if their idols receive a worthy honor.
The price of skin hol will be expensive but nothing if the legends are honored worthy
Faker himself, really does not need any additional Hall of Legends to assert greatness. But the most important thing: Faker plays, is to satisfy passion and dedication to fans. For fans, it is also a good thing to own items associated with your idol. Even if Faker is no longer playing, there will be gamers using SKT T1 Ryze or Hol Ahri. There will still be those who come in reviewing the divine highlights of Faker or the moments he made the League of Legends community tears. And so, Hol has shown some value when this place will be one of Faker's moments.
Hol will help T1 and Faker fans as well as the League of Legends community have one more place to keep the legendary moments of “Demon King” and later legends.
Moreover, Faker's most loyal fans, who have been with him since the early years of his career, has been over 11 years. Young gamers today are moving more attention to younger superstars, such as Chovy or Gumayusi. The offer of Hol can also be considered as an act that reminds the great things Faker has made League of Legends and eSports. As some concepts are transmitted: A person only really disappears when the last person remembers them no longer. And with Hol, Faker's heritage has a quality address. Young gamers, new members of the League of Legends community today may also be reminded of how Faker has dominated on the peak, as well as his greatness is never an overnight.
Young people who just know about League of Legends will also have a full perspective on Faker's great career
The mountain named Faker is almost no one to overcome
So far, even if the Faker period has not been professional (2011 and 2012), it is still possible to affirm: No player overcomes Faker, in terms of expertise, influence, personality, career … In Faker, people respect him not only in terms of title, but also in personality and everything that makes up “demon king”.
Not only the title but the greatness of Faker is made up of many factors
In the past, Faker made a mark with professional skills, and impressive Trashtalk. In particular, he is not only provocative but also “to speak”. Next, it was a Faker always standing after all waves. When the SKT T1 2013 star left, Faker and his team fell into a crisis in 2014. But then they revived strongly in 2015 – 2016.
Experiencing the ups and downs from 2017 to 2022, people found a top Faker. Even, he was once considered the end of time. But overcome everything, Faker is still there. He also gave those who dared to doubt himself a response, with the absence of Faker in the summer of 2023, how did T1 struggle. Or the “sorrowful” processing phase in Faker's Worlds 2023 will forever be history.
Once a Faker had to go through many ups and downs
In the field, is a humble, professional Faker. There is no attitude or gesture of “star disease”, nor does the private life affect the career and also closely follow, guiding the juniors, behaving properly with the opponents. As Showmaker once said: Faker may be the idol of all the players. And even if League of Legends exists for another 13 years later, it will be really difficult to have a second Faker.
Personal achievements alone are very difficult to keep up with Faker
Conclude
Maybe for some extremist fans, Hol is merely a “blood -sucking” move of Riot or honoring Faker when he has not retired is still a bit early. But for those who really really love the players, a place for them to remember the golden age, the ups and downs of the idol, Hol is essential. Each person will have a different thought, but for Hol alone, it can be said: both Riot, the legendary players or the League of Legends community are the beneficiaries.