Has anybody ever done this intentionally? At all? Ideally it'd be nice to get some Rito Stats on this, but I'm wondering if anybody actually uses this option.
I genuinely would not be surprised if more people misunderstood/accidentally clicked it and wasted it, than intentionally made the choice.
Weathered33 votesIt honestly makes no sense that it is deleted after you rent it. Make it cost essence to rent but retain the shard, that way you can still have the skin that you got by slim chance but can demo it for a bit of extra essence just in case.
Looknook8 votesIt disappears because then if you liked it and want it your more likely to buy it.
Yadid3 votesThe point is you got it for free. No reason to pay for it if you can afford the orange essence. The solution to OP's dilemma is just to save the orange essence for it anyways. I'd be surprised if there really was a renter.
Raven Redeemed2 votesThat's a neat idea.
RocketRelm3 votesMy personal suggestion would be for Renting to "Hollow Out" the shard. Normally you can disenchant shards for essence. What if, when you rented a shard, that shard no longer gave you anything upon disenchanting (or gave severely reduced amount), nor could be used in other crafting situations. You tried the skin, now the shard is useless unless you buy it. It's like the way it is currently, with Renting, except that you're left with the option to craft the skin after renting and deciding yes, I liked dis skin.
Sraeg201317 votesUtterly pointless trap feature.
There should be a preview option in the shop or a choice box in the Custom matches, instead of this crap.
øHaruø10 votesRenting is useless in my opinion.
Some people may just want to say "Hey look I got this skin!" -> Why not get it permanently?
Some people just want to see how it looks. -> Go to youtube.
Odinakos2 votesIts different to see it in a video and to try how it is ingame when you control it. But i agree that renting in exchange for a shard is silly. Going with SlayerTay6's option of essence for rent would be better.
6Sfool9 votesNope. As soon as I get a shard, I decide whether to sell it, upgrade it, or hold onto it in case I get something better. A skin that only lasts a week is no skin at all.
NightmareAmazoX7 votesWhy would you rent it? You could keep the shard as long as you want in your Hextech loot & have it permanently later.
Plesi6 votesYup. This happened to me with Woad King Darius. I wanted to try the skin in-game before I permanently activated it. I had no idea that it would actually use up the shard. I contacted Riot about it, but I was told that it was my fault since there was a "confirmation" window to confirm that I wanted to rent the skin. I understand that it was my fault, but I wish it was blatantly stated that the shard would be used up afterwards. Fortunately, my lovely boyfriend actually bought me the skin afterwards because I was so disappointed.
Aeszarck2 votesI have never done it and don't plan to do it.
TheGr8WhiteD2 votesTheres literally no other purpose to it than to make none the wiser individuals use it and waste materials. Kind of scummy to be honest.
PaladinNO2 votesThe only positive thing about renting a skin that I have been able to find is this: if you rent an ultimate skin shard, you get to keep the icons permanently.
So yeah, it is a trap.
Squidward Dab2 votesI did this the first time with headhunter nidalee and I was so sad when I found out that u can't purchase it after
Sukishoo2 votesI've never used it... as I own almost every current skin >_> so no need for it XD
Supreme Senpai692 votesEither renting it should be free and it disappears, or renting it should cost essence and you keep it.
ChaoticPinecone2 votesSometimes, but only in specific circumstances.
I already have a favorite skin for the same champ, and I wouldnt use any other very often (if at all).
I have enough disenchanted essence in the bank. As someone who bought quite a few skins before chests became a thing, I often disenchant my Skin Shards cause I already have my favorite skins for my favorite champs. I already have over 1,000 orange essence in the bank to upgrade a (future) 1350 drop. I dont think my luck is good enough to get multiple 1350 drops in a row, and I'm not going to hold my breath for 1850s or 3250s. So there is no point in amassing a ton of Orange Essence.
Now, do I think that more people accidentally click it then intentionally make that choice? Sure. But yes, I have rented skins intentionally.
RocketRelm2 votesI personally never disenchant shards unless I'm right about to use the essence immediately. There's no opportunity cost to holding onto them, that is kind of a legitimate line of reasoning though.
turkeyBACON1 votesNever say never. I got dj sona ,then spirit gaurd udyr, then nunu bot, and then pulsefire ez.
falldown0102 votesnope, most people don't bother with it for good reasons it's a waste of essence , and after that, it's gone you are better off farming the skin shard , and unlocking it
just my personal opinion
2Charmnot2Charm1 votesI can just goto skinspotlights youtube and see if the skin i got is something i would like.