How To Change League Of Legends Language

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League of Legends: Lost in Translation? Don't Worry, We've Got You Covered!

Ever fired up League of Legends only to be greeted by a language that makes your brain do the Charlie Brown teacher wiggle? Fear not, fellow Summoner! We've all been there (well, maybe not Klingon, but you get the idea). Whether you accidentally switched languages after a particularly spicy night of ranked or you're a linguistics enthusiast yearning for a Draven monologue in French, this guide will have you navigating the Summoner's Rift in your preferred tongue in no time.

How To Change League Of Legends Language
How To Change League Of Legends Language

The** Signed-Out Switcheroo** (Because Who Wants to Explain to Teemo You Just Installed the Game in Estonian?)

  1. Boot Up the Riot Client: Resist the urge to log in just yet. We're going undercover for this mission.
  2. Channel Your Inner Sherlock: Spot that tiny little profile icon in the top right corner? Click it, my friend, click it!
  3. Settings is Your New Best Friend: Dive into this magical menu and unearth the power of customization.
  4. League of Legends Awaits: On the left side, you'll see a list of options. Seek out the one that calls to your gamer heart - League of Legends, of course!
  5. A World of Languages: Here comes the fun part! A glorious buffet of languages awaits. Choose your champion (of language, that is).
  6. Repair Me Up: Hit that sweet, sweet "Repair" button. This ensures all the language files get downloaded and you're not stuck with a glitchy mess.

Pro Tip: If you're feeling fancy, you can also right-click the League of Legends icon on your desktop (assuming you have one) and add a fancy launch code like "--locale=fr_FR" (that's French for all you non-fancy folks) to directly launch the game in your chosen language.

But Wait, There's More! (Because We Know You Have Questions)

What if I'm already logged in?

No worries, just log out and follow the steps above! Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Will this change the in-game voice lines?

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Sadly, no. But wouldn't it be hilarious if everyone started yelling at you in Shakespearean English for flaming your jungler?

Can I switch back to English later?

Absolutely! Just follow the same steps and choose glorious English from the language list.

How long does this whole process take?

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Depending on your internet speed, it shouldn't take longer than a Summoner Spell cooldown.

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FAQ: League of Legends Language Edition

How to change the language in League of Legends?

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Follow the "Signed-Out Switcheroo" steps above!

How to change League back to English?

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Use the same method, but pick English as your language of choice.

How to make champions speak a different language?

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Currently, voice lines are not affected by the language change.

How long does it take to change the language?

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It shouldn't take longer than a few minutes, depending on your internet speed.

Can I code launch the game in a specific language?

Yes, you can add a launch code like "--locale=fr_FR" (French) to the League of Legends shortcut on your desktop.

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