Legends of Runeterra is launching. We will tell you how you can participate in the LoL card game and what you need to consider.
The long wait for many fans will soon be over, as Legends of Runeterra (LoR), the card game set in the “League of Legends” universe, is entering open beta. For many players, this finally represents a true competitor to Hearthstone, after Gwent had rather moderate success. In particular, League of Legends offers many characters and plenty of story, so fans of the MOBA should quickly find their way in the card game.
How can you participate? Starting January 24th (that means tomorrow), the open beta begins. This means that anyone who wants to can participate. If you want to register now, you can do so on the official website of Legends of Runeterra.
How does LoR work? In its fundamentals, LoR works like many other card games. This means that two players face off against each other and take turns executing their moves. However, LoR has more phases in the game, so offense and defense alternate more frequently and provide greater tactical depth. Additionally, characters can be upgraded.
The basic mechanics should already be familiar to most players. There are life points and attack power on the cards, which determine how much a character can take or deal. This is enhanced by spell cards that unleash powerful effects and can turn the tide of battle.
Notably, there is the “spell mana” mechanic here. If you do not spend mana (the resource for playing cards) from the previous round, then part of it can be used in the next round exclusively for casting spells. This means unused mana does not simply vanish, but can be an additional, exciting component.
Overall, Legends of Runeterra aims to provide more tactical depth than other card games, thereby incorporating a clear competitive component.
Why is LoR highly anticipated? Many players are frustrated with the current card games. In particular, Hearthstone has gained a worse reputation in recent years as luck-based mechanics seem to dominate or playing at a high level is simply too expensive for some players.
Exactly this frustrated player group, as well as all fans of League of Legends, is what Legends of Runeterra aims to address.
Will progress be reset? No, that will not happen again. The developers have already announced that there will be no planned resets. Everything you achieve in the open beta will likely still be available after the game’s launch. So this is the perfect time to start building your collection.
Is the game Pay to Win? Unlike Hearthstone, Legends of Runeterra primarily intends to generate revenue through the sale of cosmetic rewards. This primarily includes new battlefields or small guardians that watch during matches. There will also be emotes and other personalization options.
Some YouTubers think that the game still has many issues…
When is the official release? There is no concrete release date for Legends of Runeterra yet. However, they aim for “the first half of 2020” for both PC and Mobile. However, the beta is likely to transition smoothly into the launch. The developers have already announced that they will release new card sets in the next 12 months and continuously make changes to the meta.
Will you check out Legends of Runeterra? Or does this card game leave you cold?
