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Sheriff Caitlyn essentials

Price
520 riot points
Release date
January 4, 2011
Series
High Noon
In store
No
Can be looted
Yes

New elements

Effects
No
Recall
No
Quotes
No
Voice
No

Sheriff Caitlyn

The Old West lies far outside the government's jurisdiction, leaving local peacekeepers to enforce whatever passes for justice on the high frontier. As lone sheriff of the town of Progress, Caitlyn has found that the arm of the law is roughly as long as the range of her rifle.

About Sheriff Caitlyn

Sheriff Caitlyn is a classic skin that reimagines Piltover’s sheriff as a Western law enforcer, bringing Old West aesthetics to the champion in a straightforward, budget-friendly package.

  • Sheriff Caitlyn dresses Caitlyn as an Old West law enforcer, complete with a sheriff’s star badge, cowboy hat, rugged leather outfit, and a rifle crafted from wood and brass for a classic frontier vibe.
  • Special features include a distinctly Western rifle model, detailed sheriff hat, brown-toned color palette, and subtle visual updates like bullet casings after shots added in later patches, but no new particles, sounds, or animations beyond base effects.
  • The skin is a Legacy tier cosmetic at a budget 520 RP price, now accessible only during Legacy Vault rotations or special events.
  • While it doesn’t directly connect to Caitlyn’s canonical lore as Piltover’s sheriff, it reimagines her as a lone gunslinger keeping order in a Wild West universe.
  • Sheriff Caitlyn has nostalgic popularity with collectors and fans of Old West themes, but is overshadowed by newer, more elaborate Caitlyn skins in overall rankings.
  • Additional features include a unique, engraved rifle, distinct costume details like a sheriff star and boots, and a thematic splash art set in a dusty, lawless town.
  • Fan reception is mixed; longtime players appreciate the classic Western charm while others feel the skin lacks sophistication and innovation compared to modern offerings.
  • Noteworthy gameplay effects are minimal since all VFX and SFX follow her base version, aside from visually matching bullet colors and a Western-styled gun model.
  • The splash art highlights Caitlyn poised as a confident sheriff in front of a fading sun, rifle drawn and ready to protect the town.
  • Sheriff Caitlyn stands out as a simple, affordable, and thematically coherent choice, valued for its historic appeal rather than flashy or transformative features.