Legends of Runeterra

Legends of Runeterra is a 2D online collectible card game set in the League of Legends universe, built around head-to-head matches where you pilot a custom deck packed with familiar champions, followers, spells, and region-specific tricks. It takes recognizable Runeterra flavor and translates it into a tactical CCG that emphasizes interaction on both players’ turns rather than long stretches of solitaire play.

Publisher: Riot Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: 2D Online CCG
Release Date: January 24, 2020
Pros: +Striking visuals with memorable card art. +Excellent voice work and presentation polish. +Player-friendly progression that avoids traditional booster pack pressure. +Champion cards feel distinct and exciting to build around.
Cons: -Matches can run long because turns allow a lot of time. -Interface priorities can feel mobile-first on PC. -No built-in social space or global chat hub.

Overview

Legends of Runeterra Overview

Legends of Runeterra takes Riot’s MOBA universe and reframes it as a competitive CCG where positioning, timing, and reading your opponent matter as much as deck construction. The ruleset is approachable if you have experience with other digital card games, but it has its own cadence thanks to frequent back-and-forth decision points. Instead of committing to complex combat math on faith, the game also provides a clear preview tool (Oracle’s Eye) that lets you verify how a sequence will resolve before you lock it in, which makes learning interactions far less punishing.

Deckbuilding starts with regions, and the five available in this release lineup, Demacia, Noxus, Piltover and Zaun, Ionia, and the Shadow Isles, each leans into a different identity. Some specialize in board presence and straightforward pressure, others reward careful spell usage, tricks, or sacrifice-style value. Mixing regions is where the strategy opens up, because you can pair complementary strengths or double down on a particular gameplan depending on what you enjoy playing.

Progression is designed to be played rather than purchased. Instead of relying on traditional booster pack buying loops, you earn reward boxes through regular play and quests, and those boxes include a mix of random cards plus Wildcards that can be converted into specific cards of the same rarity. A major draw is the Champion card roster (24 Champions in this version), which are powerful build-around pieces that can level up mid-match when you meet their conditions, creating big swing moments and clear goals to play toward. For competitive players, there is ranked matchmaking, while the draft-focused Expeditions mode offers a higher-pressure alternative that tests card evaluation and on-the-fly deck construction.

Legends of Runeterra Key Features:

  • League of Legends-Inspired Card Battles – tactical CCG matches that pull heavily from Runeterra abilities and spell themes, with interactive turns that keep both players engaged.
  • Familiar Characters – a large collection featuring 24 iconic Champions plus a wide cast of followers and supporting cards tied to the League of Legends setting.
  • Customizable Decks – combine regions and experiment with synergy, including 24 flagship Champion cards that shape deck identity and win conditions.
  • Oracle’s Eye – a built-in resolution preview that helps you understand combat, spell timing, and outcomes before you commit to a play.
  • Generous Rewards – card acquisition built around play and quests, with reward boxes and Wildcards replacing the usual pressure of buying packs.

Legends of Runeterra Screenshots

Legends of Runeterra Featured Video

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Full Review

Legends of Runeterra Review

Full review to be added soon.

System Requirements

Legends of Runeterra System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

OS: 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1, or 10
CPU: 3 GHz processor
Graphics: GPU with 512MB+ VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended Requirements:

OS: 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1, or 10
CPU: 3 GHz processor
Graphics: GPU with 512MB+ VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Mobile Device Requirements:

OS: Android 5.0+ or iOS 9.0 (or newer).

Music

Legends of Runeterra Music & Soundtrack

Music details will be added soon.

Additional Info

Legends Of Runeterra Additional Information

Developer: Riot Games
Publisher: Riot Games

Engine: Unity

Platforms: PC, Android, iOS

Closed Beta: October 15-20,2019; November 14-19, 2019

Open Beta: January 24, 2020

Development History / Background:

Legends of Runeterra is a free-to-play 2D online collectible card game (CCG) created by Riot Games and released under the same publisher banner. It draws directly from League of Legends, using the same world, factions, and recognizable characters, but shifts the focus from mechanical execution to planning, sequencing, and matchup knowledge.

Public awareness began with its reveal on October 15, 2019, timed alongside League of Legends’ tenth anniversary celebration. On that date, a limited preview was also made available, running through October 20, 2019. Riot followed up with a second preview window from November 14 to 19, 2019, which put added attention on Expeditions, the game’s draft-style mode.

The game then moved into open beta on January 24, 2020, marking the point where a broader audience could jump in, start building collections through play, and test decks in both casual and ranked environments.