Sun Wukong Skin Ranking: Chinese Players Love the Older Skins, While the Legendary Skins Don't Meet the Standard Ranking: The Legendary Edition

In the Chinese server, which skin is the most frequently used? Each has its own style and merits, but only four meet the criteria of top players. Supreme Treasure (至尊宝) leads by a wide margin. From day one of joining the game, if you're playing jungle and happen to choose Sun Wukong, you've undoubtedly heard countless recommendations for Supreme Treasure, insisting it's a must-buy. However, upon checking its quality, it's only available as an Epic skin. Limited-edition skins like Unparalleled (无双) have been released, priced several times higher. Does it simply not surpass Supreme Treasure's status? Is it a skin of faith, simply following the crowd, a popular limited-edition skin? Or is it truly worth the price? Let's delve into how these skins have become so beloved.

The Monkey King versus the Year of the Rabbit limited edition

The data is valuable and highly credible. After processing, the percentage of players using the Monkey King is almost nonexistent, less than one in a hundred. Does this seem perplexing, or even mind-boggling? This legendary limited-edition item was released during the Spring Festival and launched in 2023, competing with the Year of the Rabbit series for sales. After its release, it even ranked in the top ten, receiving excellent reviews. Its design offered players a unique take on the monkey, a cyberpunk style incorporating traditional Chinese elements – truly rare. The flag-planting detail behind it, coupled with its entrance music, created a stunning animation. The poster depicting it wielding a staff and questioning the heavens was flamboyant, making it a truly unprecedented masterpiece. Due to its limited-time sale, it received enthusiastic votes for a return, ranking in the top three, and eventually returned to direct sales in the store. Why, then, has it seemed to be boycotted by Chinese players over time?

Points deducted: eye-catching, background music

In terms of nostalgia, it scores full marks. However, after playing for a while, the drawbacks become apparent. First, the character model is too large. To put it bluntly, Chinese players don't like bright and conspicuous character models. A huge size and strong presence are like announcing to the world that this jungler is ambushing you. Hiding in the bushes, even a slight step or movement will reveal your presence. The large size also makes the character feel cumbersome, and the delayed attack animations reduce flexibility and make it difficult to gank.

The second reason is that while the background music is pleasant to listen to, it's another matter if it's easy to listen to for a long time. Every time a hero uses their ultimate skill, a short burst of music is played. Skill-based heroes release these skills frequently, creating a prolonged barrage that causes auditory fatigue, making it harsh and annoying. The special effects are eye-catching, and even the range of basic attacks becomes difficult to see, affecting the actual combat experience. No wonder it was abandoned by the Chinese server.

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