League of Legends: Speaking the International Language of Owning N00bs... But in a Different Language?
Ever fired up League of Legends only to be greeted by a client that speaks a language that would baffle even a seasoned archaeologist? Fear not, Summoner! You're not cursed (although that K/DA Akali skin might make you think twice). Here's a crash course on how to swap that language faster than you can say "enemy missing!"
Method 1: The Simpler Side (if the client gods are smiling)
- Boot Up the Riot Client: This is your League launcher, the fancy program that gets you into the game itself.
- Channel Your Inner Sherlock: Look up in the top right corner for that detective-worthy profile icon. Click it, because secrets are meant to be unveiled.
- Settings awaits! Dive in like a champion jungler looking for a juicy scuttle crab.
- Language Liberation: There it is! A glorious dropdown menu filled with the linguistic bounty of the world. Pick your poison... er, I mean, preferred language.
- Et Voila!: Restart the client and be prepared to impress your teammates with your newfound fluency in Korean champion names (because everyone knows Korean makes you play better, right?).
Method 2: We Speak "Shortcut" Now (when the client rebels)
Sometimes, the League client can be a stubborn critter. If the method above throws a tantrum, fret not! We've got a secret weapon: the power of shortcuts!
- Shortcut Savvy: Navigate to your League of Legends folder (usually chilling in your C drive under Riot Games). Find the "LeagueClient.exe" program and create a shortcut for it on your desktop.
- Right-click Rhapsody: Right-click that shiny new shortcut and select "Properties."
- Target Tweaking: See that long text box labeled "Target?" Here comes the magic! Add a space at the very end, followed by "--locale= [language code]" (without the brackets). For example, for glorious English, you'd type "--locale=en_US". You can find a bunch of language codes online with a quick Google search.
- Shortcut Supremacy: Click "Apply" and then "OK" and boot up the game using your modified shortcut.
Important Side Note: You might need to do this little shortcut voodoo dance every time you want to launch the game in a different language. But hey, at least you'll be the most multilingual Summoner on the block!
FAQ: League of Legends Language Edition
Q: How to find those magic language codes?
A: A simple Google search for "League of Legends language codes" should do the trick!
Q: Can I change the language back to normal?
A: Of course! Just follow the same steps and choose your original language code, or use the method in the first section.
Q: Will this change the language of my in-game chat?
A: Nope! Chat will remain in the default language set for your server.
Q: Help! My shortcut trick isn't working!
A: Sometimes the client can be a bit buggy. Try restarting your computer or reinstalling the game as a last resort.
Q: Can I learn how to speak actual Korean with this method?
A: While your teammates might be impressed, this is probably not the most effective way to learn Korean. Duolingo might be a better bet for that.
Now go forth, conquer the language barrier, and dominate the Rift in whatever tongue you choose! Just remember, blaming your in-game blunders on a language misunderstanding might not fly with your teammates.
