Tired of Hearing Darius Yell in a Language You Don't Understand? Here's How to Change Voice Lines in League!
Let's face it, Summoners, sometimes you just crave the sweet sounds of your favorite champion screaming battle cries in a language that tickles your funny bone. Maybe you want to experience the true intensity of a Korean Garen or, perhaps, you just have a burning desire to hear Teemo's taunts in French (it's surprisingly sophisticated). Whatever your reason, fear not! This guide will have you navigating the linguistic landscape of the Rift in no time.
The Official Way (Because We're Fancy Now)
Riot, bless their tech-savvy souls, finally introduced an in-client option to change your voice lines in late 2023. Here's the down-low:
- Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes: Look for the magnifying glass icon at the top right corner of your shiny new Riot Client. That, my friend, is your gateway to settings. Click it.
- Embrace the Drop-Down: Within the Settings menu, you'll find a friendly little fella called "Language." Give it a click, and a glorious list of languages will appear.
- Pick Your Poison (or Rather, Your Perfect Language): Whether you crave the melodic tones of Spanish Dr. Mundo or the booming baritone of a Russian Amumu, the choice is yours! Select your desired language and...
- Patch City, Baby!: The client might take a moment to download the new voice lines. Be patient, this is the internet, and sometimes things take a hot minute.
That's it! Now you can spam laugh with the best of them (or cringe at the butchered pronunciation of your champion's name, no judgment here).
But Wait, There's More! (For Those Who Like Taking Things Apart)
If you're feeling adventurous (or the official way isn't working for some reason), there's a slightly more technical method involving a text editor and some light code wrangling. However, this method might not be for the faint of heart (or the technologically challenged). We recommend sticking with the official method first.
How-To FAQ for the League Language Linguist
1. How do I know what language code to use?
Fear not, Summoner! A quick Google search for "LoL Language Codes" should give you all the info you need.
2. Will changing the language affect my gameplay?
Nope! Just the voice lines and text in the client will be affected.
3. Can I change the language back if I don't like it?
Absolutely! Just follow the same steps and choose your original language.
4. What if my desired language isn't available?
Unfortunately, not all languages are supported on every server. Keep your fingers crossed for an expansion in the future!
5. Help! My champion sounds like a chipmunk!
This might be a sign of the download not completing correctly. Try restarting your client and see if that fixes the issue.
Now go forth, conquer the language barrier, and confuse your enemies with your newfound linguistic prowess (or terrify them with champion taunts in a language they don't understand). Good luck, Summoner!
