Riot Games has announced that their anti-cheat software, VANGUARD, first seen with Valorant, will be implemented in League of Legends in an effort to address cheating issues within the game. While this move is expected to enhance the integrity of League gameplay by reducing the number of cheaters, it has unintended consequences for the modder community, which has long created custom skins, voice-overs, and map reskins to enhance their gaming experience. Despite modders' initiatives to adapt, including a new signature code for RuneForge, there is widespread concern and disappointment among modders and users of these mods, as it is unclear if such mods will survive these stricter anti-cheat measures. The use of custom skins and mods has been in a grey area within League's terms of service, with differing practices across regions.

Will the implementation of VANGUARD in League of Legends mean an end to all custom skins and mods?nWhile nothing is definitive yet, the implementation of VANGUARD anti-cheat may indeed mark the end for most, if not all, custom skins and mods due to its stringent measures that do not differentiate between cheats and harmless client-side modifications.

League of Legends is a highly popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed and published by Riot Games. Since its release in 2009, it has become one of the most played and watched esports in the world. The game's popularity stems from its free-to-play model, its compelling strategic gameplay, its diverse roster of characters, and its constant updates and developments, which have kept the game fresh and engaging for a wide player base over the years.