▶️ How to Install League of Legends
Before you start make sure you're running an up-to-date and currently supported distribution. If you are unsure if you are using an appropriate distribution, read Which Distributions Can I Play On? If necessary run a package update, reboot, and continue with the rest of this guide.
There are several different methods of installing and playing League of Legends on Linux; this wiki covers the most popular ones.
For those who are unsure, or are otherwise new to Linux, the Lutris method is suggested. Lutris is a GUI game library frontend that aims to simplify managing Wine configurations for non-native games on Linux. It is one of the most commonly used methods, and the Lutris wiki is a high quality resource for troubleshooting and other information.
For those who choose not to use Lutris, it is still recommended to follow the steps outlined in the Installing Drivers and Wine Dependencies Lutris wiki pages as they cover all of the essential prerequisites required to run League of Legends on most systems.
Specific instructions can also be found for for Valve's Steam Deck.
Lutris
Universal game library and Wine manager for Linux. See also /r/Lutris and the Lutris Forums.
leagueoflegends-git
Helper script for installing and running League of Legends on Linux maintained by /u/kyechou.
Snap
League of Legends container for Canonical's snapd packaging method, commonly found on Ubuntu-based distributions.
Other Methods
Other ways to install that can be experimental, technically complex, come with heavy drawbacks, or are untested.
Steam Deck
Step-by-step instructions for Valve's handheld Linux gaming device, the Steam Deck.
Optimal performance settings
You may need to adjust some settings for optimal performance once installed. Read more in 📈 How to Optimise League of Legends.
Something not working?
Read more on common problems, how to solve them, and other troubleshooting tips in 🛠️ Troubleshooting and Technical Support.