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Is League of Legends hard? Our beginner verdict

League of Legends is level 5 of 5 on our beginner scale (Tough), which makes it very hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is split-second timing.

Our verdict

Level 5 · Tough

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Why it is hard

There is no gentle on-ramp. You play online against other people, some of whom have played for years.

Learning the controls: 4 of 5
Moving the camera: 2 of 5
Need for quick reactions: 5 of 5
Consequences of mistakes: 5 of 5
Amount of reading: 4 of 5

Lower numbers mean fewer demands on the player.

You are probably ready when

You are comfortable losing and learning from it, and you enjoy team strategy under time pressure.

Games that could help you get comfortable

We do not have a gentle step-by-step path for League of Legends. It is a game you learn by playing against other people, so the best preparation is the practice modes inside the game itself.

Settings and tips that help

Practice against computer opponents first, which is available from the start. Chat can be unkind, so you can mute it.

Where it plays

PC. Players: Online teams of 5.

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