FAQ: League of Legends
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Common questions
Short answers to the questions players ask most.
League of Legends is not available on Steam. Riot Games publishes it through its own client.
It is often challenging for new players because it combines mechanics, strategy, teamwork, and a large champion roster.
Yes. League of Legends has a macOS client.
No. Wild Rift and the PC version do not support cross-platform play.
League of Legends is not currently supported on Linux. Check League of Linux for current community compatibility information.
League of Legends remains an actively played competitive game with a large international esports scene.
Arcane includes Vi, Jinx, Ekko, Singed, Caitlyn, Jayce, Heimerdinger, Viktor, and other references from Runeterra.
Choose the server closest to you for the best connection. Population and friends can also affect the right choice.
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is a South Korean professional player widely considered one of the greatest League of Legends players.
Check the official Riot Games Service Status page and Riot Support channels for current incidents.
Download the game through the official League of Legends website and install the Riot Client.
Riot Games is owned by Tencent, a Chinese multinational company.
Yes. League of Legends is free to play, with optional purchases that do not provide a competitive advantage.
No. Purchases are primarily cosmetic and do not grant gameplay advantages.
No. PC League of Legends and Wild Rift are separate games and do not have cross-platform play.
No. Account sales violate Riot Games’ terms of service and can result in account penalties.