Is the League of Legends Community Misunderstanding Riot’s Hall of Legends?
After Faker joined the Hall of Legends in 2024, recently, Uzi has also made an appearance in the skin set by Riot to honor players with unforgettable legacies, helping League of Legends achieve its current status. However, as many League of Legends fans have noted: aside from Faker, anyone entering the Hall of Legends next will spark debates, and recently, this pertains to MadLife. Nevertheless, in reality, the controversies stem largely from the audience’s unclear understanding of the rules regarding the selection of players for the Hall of Legends.
According to reports, on Riot’s official page as well as on LoLPedia (a collaborative source that no one can edit at will), the primary criterion mentioned is prestige. Just like in any field, anyone wishing to be recognized as a talent or a legend must have prestige. Uzi himself has sparked controversy, but it cannot be denied that the superstar born in 1997 has earned numerous accolades with Royal Club/Royal Never Give Up. Regarding the criterion of prestige, although it may not have been fully established prior to the World Championships, at least Uzi has met this requirement.
Moreover, Uzi’s influence in the LPL is undeniable. While there may be other players with numerous accolades like Meiko, it is clear that compared to other AD carries, especially in a time when the game was dominated by the likes of Xayah and Kai’Sa, Uzi stands out significantly.
Regarding MadLife, nobody can deny his notoriety, especially when it comes to players in the support role who have exceptional pulling skills, often being referred to as “pull like MadLife.” However, in reality, even with the first criteria set by Azubu Frost, he did not meet the requirements. He has not earned any accolades in international tournaments or at least at the level of those who have. When he became the champion of OGN, the competition was still not as developed, with the standards for participation being much lower and the investment in quality not being as substantial.
The Hall of Legends Will Always Spark Controversy in the League of Legends Community, Whether Little or Much
However, even if MadLife does not join the Hall of Legends, anyone will still create opposing views. But with Riot specifically, there seems to be a need to establish that the selected players need to have a significant impact to be considered for skins, and the criteria applied from 7 points upwards may well be accepted, as the current standards have been applied to the creation of Uzi’s skin, and the results are currently seen as a success in terms of revenue.
