Installing League of Legends on Linux can be a bit more complex than installing it on Windows or Mac, as the game is not officially supported on Linux.
However, with the use of some additional software, such as Wine, it is still possible to play the game on a Linux system. This guide will walk you through the process of downloading and installing League of Legends on Linux, as well as some tips and troubleshooting steps to help you get the game up and running. Keep in mind that some users may experience performance issues or other problems when running League of Legends on Linux, so be prepared to troubleshoot if necessary.
How To Install League Of Legends On Linux?
Installing League of Legends on Linux can be done by following these steps:
1. Download the League of Legends client for Linux from the official website.
2. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the download is located. This can be done by using the "cd" command followed by the path to the directory where the download is located. For example, if the download is located in the "Downloads" folder, you would use the command "cd ~/Downloads".
3. Extract the files from the downloaded archive by using the command "sudo tar -xvf LeagueofLegends.tar.gz". This will create a new directory with the extracted files.
4. Navigate to the extracted folder by using the command "cd LeagueofLegends"
5. Run the "sudo ./LeagueofLegends.sh" command to launch the installer. This command will install the game in your system.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
7. Once the installation is complete, you can launch the game by running the command "./LeagueofLegends" in the terminal or by searching for it in your application launcher.
8. After the first run, you may need to install some dependencies, such as Wine and DXVK.
9. To run the game smoothly, you can configure your graphics settings and close any unnecessary background processes.
10. Once the game is running, you will need to log in with your League of Legends account to play.
It's worth mentioning that some users reported some issues with running League of Legends on Linux, like crashes, low fps, and other performance issues. And also, the game is not officially supported on Linux. If you are facing problems, you may want to consider using a windows virtual machine to run the game.
