@Riot, Can I get banned for using a program that changes the skins? (Skin Mod Professional)

Jaszs·May 15, 2018·2 votes·4,992 views

That's it. I want to get it so I can try skins/stuff before buying them, or just for the customs, but I'm afraid to get ban if I use them. I know Riot doesn't get along with third party programs, but, as far as I know, they haven't banned that program, Skin Mod Professional, and also, and yet again, as far as I know Skin Mod Professional does not script, it just changes the skins (ugh) I have been looking, they are talking that programs such as MKlol is now banneable, but... Here they dont say anything about this, so I dont know what to do

https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/player-behavior-moderation/5dmkJinG-3rd-party-applicationsmodifications-whats-allowed-and-what-isnt

Please, can someone clarify this?

Also, sorry, my english is not the best

Thank you

22 Comments

RallerenPMay 15, 20185 votes

For trying out official skins: Definently don't.

For using custom skins: Use at own risk. Riot isn't trying to target you, but can't help it if their system bans you for it.

To stay on the safe side: Don't use it at all.

JaszsMay 15, 20181 votes

Okay ty

Serena LamburgMay 15, 20181 votes

I agree with this.

Back on my university days, saw some people on cafe internets using HUD/Skin mods.

I once heard a rumour of some of them being permabanned for 3rd party programs.

Altough it doesnt alter gameplay, i SERIOUSLY dont recommend you modding this unless the developer allows this.

Been since 2012 and i seriously don't recommend doing that.

The IcebornMay 15, 20182 votes

I wouldnt do it...I mean you have I believe 3 Refunds per season so use that if you really dont like the skin... Except theres plenty of gameplay videos on all skins on youtube!

Arisha the DarkMay 15, 20185 votes

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I wouldnt do it...I mean you have I believe 3 Refunds per season so use that if you really dont like the skin... Except theres plenty of gameplay videos on all skins on youtube!

Don't you get 3 refunds per account? I remember Riot said they will never give more than 3 per account.

JaszsMay 15, 20181 votes

We only have 3 ban per acount, and I think I have already burned all 3 :/

That's why i need to use it

ForFoxSakesMay 15, 20182 votes

Changes the skin for just what you see or actually changes the skin in game? I know I've seen sirhcez and trick use custom skins but only shows for them. They duo a few times and going to the other guy's stream youd just see a normal Nasus but on sirhcez stream he'd show up as a pimp Nasus for example

JaszsMay 15, 20181 votes

I think that they change what I see, i mean, no one can see the skins but me

Coopa123May 15, 20181 votes

I you use a custom skin that's a copy of an official one you can wave your account goodbye

I've used dragon ball skins on lucian and Yi for a couple of months like 2 years ago and everything is fine.

If you get yourself a pax sivir or spirit guard udyr you're done

Miss Fgt CoonMay 15, 20181 votes

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JaszsMay 15, 20181 votes

Are you talking serious, its irony, or you don't even know?

Miss Fgt CoonMay 15, 20181 votes

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JaszsMay 15, 20181 votes

Oh wow

Lastly, can you give me any source, please?

Arisha the DarkMay 15, 20184 votes

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Are you talking serious, its irony, or you don't even know?

She's a troll. Just ignore her. Probably got banned recently and now trolls forums.

As for your question, I don't know. But I wouldn't recommend you try. Just in case.

NevurwinMay 15, 20181 votes

You may get a more defined answer if you submit a ticket via Player Support and ask them directly. They are pretty quick to reply.

Colgate GatorMay 15, 20181 votes

It's an odd stance, even if I don't think anyone has been ever banned from locally changing skins, Riot's stance is that they don't support this, and since it's a 3rd party software it means you're threading into dangerous territory.

HalcyonDwellerMay 15, 20181 votes

yes it's possible to get banned for using such programs. It falls within the scope of 3rd party programs that modify the game / mess with the game files.

Just make a PBE account, then you can try skins for free. Also youtube skin spotlights are great for determining if you will like skins.

ForFoxSakesMay 15, 20181 votes

This is why they should allow skins to be used in the practice tool so you can see a skin before you get it to use

BavalMay 15, 20181 votes

afaik custom skins dont even work anymore. I used to use one to make heimer look like he did pre-VU

edit: apparently they work again now. So in my experience I used the heimer stuff for a little under a year with no problem, and a long time ago Riots official stance was "why would we ban for that?" but it may have changed since.

I hope you get an official response as id like to go back to using the original Piltover Customs again but not enough to have my account banned over it. http://img.modskinpro.com/upload/image__20160624_1.jpg

Bright ClawsMay 16, 20181 votes

You can use tools that will swap files/data of said skins with the ones you want that a fan made. As long as you're not using a tool that commits to having an advantage over other players or modifying the games data to benefit your game play then you should be fine. Creative skins usually fall within typical guide lines of animations and poly range ect ect since they're using the the same model but re skinned so there's no unfair advantage.

AJStarhikerMay 16, 20181 votes

Trying to view/use official skins without buying them or getting them through Riot can get your account banned.

Programs to make/use custom (nonRiot) skins are considered "Use at your own risk". They are all, technically, 3rd party programs even if some are generally considered safe. Last I heard, Wooxy it considered a good one, but you need to be aware that changes to Riot's client or changes viewer makes to keep up may cause a "safe" program to trigger Riot's 3rd party detection. And there some viewers that add scrips or other types of interactions that are or look like cheating.