League of Legends is a global game, with millions of players across dozens of regions and languages. Whether you’re learning a new language, looking to hear your favorite champion voice lines in Japanese, or just prefer the phrasing in another region’s client, changing the language can enhance your experience. But depending on your region and setup, it’s not always obvious how to do it.
Here’s how to change the language of League of Legends—the easy way, the official way, and the creative way.
The Official Method (Available in Some Regions)
In certain Riot regions, changing the language is simple:
- open the League of Legends launcher
- click the gear icon in the top-right corner (Settings)
- go to the “General” tab
- select your preferred language from the dropdown menu
- click “Done” and restart the client
This works only if Riot supports multiple languages for your region. For example, EU West may offer English, French, Spanish, and German, but not Korean or Japanese.
What Changes When You Switch Languages?
Changing the language affects:
- client interface text (menus, settings, champion names)
- champion voice lines
- in-game notifications and dialogue
It won’t affect your matchmaking or gameplay performance—you’ll still be playing in your original region with the same latency and opponents.
Why Players Switch Languages
There are plenty of reasons Summoners choose to switch languages:
- enjoy original voice acting (like the Japanese or Korean lines for your favorite champions)
- experience a different cultural tone or phrasing in the client
- improve language learning through repetition and context
- simply prefer the sound or aesthetic of another region’s version
Whatever your reason, it’s a great way to personalize your time on the Rift.
Final Thoughts
Changing the language in League of Legends can refresh the way you experience the game—even if you’ve been playing for years. Whether you go through the settings or use a manual tweak, it’s a small customization that makes the client feel more like your own.
Written by:
Christian