League Lingo: How to Speak Summoner in 2023 (Without Actually Summoning a Babel-esque Breakdown)
So, you've fired up League of Legends, ready to dominate the Rift, only to be confronted with a client that speaks... well, not your language. Fear not, fellow Summoner! Deciphering menus and champion abilities in a foreign tongue can be as confusing as a Teemo shroom party, but worry not, we're here to help you swap languages faster than you can say "enemy missing!"
Method 1: The Simplest Summoner (But Maybe Not Signed-In Summoner)
- The Great Client Sign-Out: This method works best if you haven't logged in yet. Bold and underline this for emphasis, new players! Just boot up that glorious Riot Client, and don't sign in. Instead, channel your inner ninja and find the profile icon in the top right corner. Click it, then delve into the mysterious realm of "Settings." There, nestled amongst the options like a hidden trinket ward, you'll find the language selection. Choose your weapon, I mean, language, and presto! League will now speak your tongue.
But wait... What if you're already logged in? Don't fret, there's another path for you, valiant warrior!
Method 2: The Shortcut Shuffle (Because Shortcuts are Always a Good Idea)
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Shortcut Savvy: This method involves a little more finesse, but fear not, even a Bronze player can master it! First, navigate to the depths of your computer's storage (we League players are brave adventurers, after all). Find the League of Legends installation folder, usually located in "C:\Riot Games\League of Legends" (though it might be different on your machine).
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Shortcut Creation: Here comes the real magic. Locate the file named "LeagueClient.exe" and right-click it. A magical menu will appear, filled with options more tempting than a Baron steal. Select the ever-reliable "Send to" option, then choose "Desktop (create shortcut)." This creates a handy dandy shortcut for launching the League client directly.
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Shortcut Surgery: Now comes the delicate part. Right-click on the newly created shortcut and delve into its "Properties." Find the mysterious "Target" field - this is where the language-switching spell happens! At the very end of the text you'll see a bunch of cryptic letters and symbols. Don't be intimidated, Summoner! Here's the key: add a space followed by "--locale=**, then the language code of your choice. For example, to switch to English (US), you'd type "--locale=en_US". You can find a list of language codes online with a quick search [language code for league of legends].
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Shortcut Supremacy: Once you've added the magic code, click "Apply" and "OK." Now, whenever you launch the game using this shortcut, League should be in your chosen language!
Remember: This method creates a separate launch option, so you might have to switch back and forth between the original shortcut and your new language shortcut. But hey, at least you get to feel like a tech-savvy champion!
With these methods at your disposal, you'll be translating enemy taunts and champion voice lines in no time. Now go forth, conquer the Rift, and remember: fluency in Summoner language is key to ultimate victory!
