One Reddit user, MysteryMTR, commented on how slow Riot has been with any information about the dates for closed beta for LoR and a couple of Devs popped up to comment. They don't give us anything definite, but at least we know they're working hard on getting it ready as soon as possible! [source]

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This is a good point, and from the outside I can imagine this being confusing or frustrating.

Underlying everything we communicate is the principle that we don't want to promise anything that we won't be able to deliver on. I think we've all experienced that as players, and Riot also has had to learn that lesson as developers.

As we're finishing our core game features for Launch, we also have to develop the capabilities to release those at quality, at scale, reliably and consistently. As more of the game is complete, we'll be able to more confidently predict when we'll have releases ready for players. But until then we're mostly just comfortable with the types of broad strokes that you've seen in our roadmap.

Exact dates WILL come, but we're not quite ready to announce anything yet.

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I'm not going to confirm dates for you but I will say we are here, watching, reading, and working hard to make sure you can play your hearts out. We get happy every time we see players asking to play more. There's a lot of work to do to make sure we do well for even more players. Alas I will leave you with a "Soon ™"!

Deck 1
Name: i am you but stronger
Regions: Piltover and Zaun (22) / Shadow Isles (18)
Champions: none
Mana curve: 0 (5) 1(6) 2(5) 3(6) 4(3) 5(6) 6(5) 7+(4)
Card Types: 15 Followers 25 Spells
Theme: Counter / Control / Competitive
Good against: basically everything 
Bad against: Champion focused Decks like Tryndamere/Anivia still easy winable thou
Rarity: 2 Epic, 25 Rare, 13 Common

Card List

Sumpworks Map 3x

combine with Chempunk Pickpocket to get the spell more easily

 

 

 

Goals
Early: get enemy spells in your deck, hold shady character for an good use with Parade Electrorig, build your counter deck 
Mid: clone some strong enemies, get really strong units with Ethereal Remitter , transmogulate, maybe clone some stuff you need to counter the enemy and always have a strong board

Late: you should be able to lethal Combo for Victory with The Harrowing and The Ruination , Possession, Atrocity and Fading Memories

 

 

Have Fun!! every game will play out differently.

thelovetoy

Hi fella LoR players,
As many of you i fell in love with this game, surprisingly thou as I was not a big fan of other card games like Hearthstone or Magic. And i love to build decks i had many creative Ideas throughout the first two Trials.

Some Examples:
Clone Decks (Elnuk, Commander Ledros, caustic casks) 
Nexus Killer Decks (ephemeral Legion Grenadier :D, Phantom Prankster with some Magic)
Counter the Meta Decks (Karma and insane Mageseeker Inciters, Freljord Karma)
Control Decks (Anivia clone, survive=grant freljord)
Pursuit of Perfection Decks (overkill with Karma, spell control spawn)
Creep Spawn Decks (Shadow Isles, Heimerdinger)

If you're interested I'll create posts with Strategies, Card lists etc. 
And of course i want to hear from your crazy sick insane decks...

Ps. Excuse my english

Not sure what this does tbh as I'm a little confused as to what "ready your attack" actually means

is there any point in casting twice?

Do I keep the cards I have unlocked when this game goes public, or will it reset?

Hey everyone, I got early access and was playing a bit the last days, but now I wonder what happens if I dont claim my rewards today (vault day)... 

Does anybody know wether I can get the rewards later or they just expire? 

Thanks in advance

The card is pretty cool but the reward for emptying your hand is too small. She can be easily removed from the board with spells and you can't even use the mega rocket after you tried so much to upgrade her.

The cost of embarking is either 400 Riot Coins or 4000 crystals, the equivalent of one champion wildcard. We were made aware at the start by devs that the minimum payout would be a random champion card - so, if your goal is complete colection, entering the expedition is essentially free.

While this is great for players worried about trying the game mode out, the reward I got for 14 wins - a Champion Capsule and 4000 crystals back - is not all that enticing; Sure, you essentially get a free champion capsule, but the probability of that is so low that I feel like it's underwhelming, despite it being among the best pack-equivalents the game has to offer.

So, to sum up, I feel like the mode would be more rewarding if the maximum payout was higher, even if it would necessitate lowering the minimum - tough that might be a hard sell. What do you all think? And also, is the reward capped at 7 wins from one trial, or do they sum up when you get both trials to the highest posible score? (I'm still unclear on that last one)

I am probably missing something big but this is one of the intended archtypes Riot was aiming for, did someone found a good build for this deck?

the strategy is to self damage minions and get braum to level up quickly as well, it lacked late game big time but I didn't found good late game cards to include in the deck.. any suggestion for improvements?

Edit: deck code works now :D

Anyone knows when the game goes live again?

This is taken from the official Legends of Runeterra website. Be sure to register HERE for your chance to get access to the game.

What is Legends of Runeterra?

Set in the world of League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra is the strategy card game where skill, creativity, and cleverness determine your success.

In LoR, you can:

• Build decks with your favorite League champions (and new characters) from the regions of Runeterra, each with their own style and strategic advantage.
• Face off in dynamic, alternating combat full of opportunities for outplay.
• Earn cards for free as you play or buy exactly what you want in the store—you’re in control of your collection.

But that’s just the beginning—check out this video for an in-depth look.

What platforms is LoR available for? Is it cross-platform?

LoR is being developed for both PC and mobile (coming at launch), and will be playable cross-platform.

How can I get access to LoR now?

You can pre-register right now for a chance to play on PC during a special preview patch and during the closed beta in early 2020. The Announce Preview Patch will be open from October 15 (7 PM PT) to October 20 (7 PM PT), and will be followed by another preview patch in November.

You can also watch LoR live on YouTube and Twitch for a chance to get instant access.

YouTube:

• Link your Riot (or existing LoL) account to your YouTube account. You MUST do this in order to get a chance at instant access.
• Watch LoR live streams on the Riot Games, Legends of Runeterra, and League of Legends channels.
• If you get access, you’ll be notified via the email associated with your linked Riot account.

Twitch:

• Link your Riot (or existing LoL) account to your Twitch account. You MUST do this in order to get a chance at access.
• Watch LoR on any Twitch Channel.
• If you get access, you’ll be notified via the Twitch notifications panel and the email associated with your linked Riot account.

When will LoR release?

You can pre-register right now for a chance to play on PC during a special preview patch and during the closed beta in early 2020. The full launch, including mobile, will be sometime in 2020—as soon as we’ve landed on an exact date, we’ll let you know.

What languages does LoR support?

LoR currently supports English, Korean, Japanese, French, Italian, German, and Spanish (Spain). We’re working on additional languages for launch and beyond—more info to come!

Is there a pre-registration reward?

All pre-registered accounts will receive an exclusive Moonstruck Poro Guardian once Legends of Runeterra fully launches in 2020. To redeem this variant for the Poro Guardian, you’ll just need to login once during beta (though you won’t get the variant until LoR launches) or within seven days after LoR launches. Don’t worry, your poro pal will wait for you.

Why is Riot making a card game?

A lot of us have been playing card games since we were kids, so we know the issues with the genre: Spending an entire paycheck just to try another deck. Over-the-top randomness deciding which player wins. Playing against the same decks over and over, and cards that stay broken way too long.

So we asked ourselves: what if we could change all that?

Basically, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what we’d do differently. And now we have a chance to shake up the genre by keeping what’s great, improving what’s not, and adding some new twists of our own.

So we’ve been hard at work making the best card game we can imagine—one that we hope players everywhere will love. We’re pretty excited to show players what we’ve got so far, and we can’t wait to hear what you think!

What’s different in LoR?

Beyond bringing the world of League of Legends—including the champions, characters, creatures, and regions of Runeterra—to a totally new game, there are three big things we aim to do differently with LoR:

• Strike the right balance between accessibility and strategic depth.
• Give players more choice and control when it comes to getting cards.
• Support a diverse meta and endless experimentation with frequent releases and balance updates.

That’s really just scratching the surface—check out this video for all the details.

Who is LoR for?

League players who love strategy and card game players looking for something different should feel right at home with LoR, but we hope players of all types can find something they love about our take on the card game genre.

Do I have to pay to get started in the game or to unlock certain things?

Legends of Runeterra is free to play. There are two in-game currencies: Shards you earn through play, and Coins you can purchase anytime.

Here’s how unlocking stuff works in LoR:

As you play, you’ll complete quests and earn experience to advance and automatically unlock new cards, but which region you unlock first is totally up to you. You decide where your cards come from, and can switch regions whenever you want, which makes assembling your dream deck a whole lot easier.

Once a week, you’ll also unlock chests from the Vault. The Vault levels up as you play and upgrades the chests inside, which increases the number of cards you get from each. Individually, both the cards and chests have a chance to upgrade into something even better, and at level 10 and above, you’re guaranteed a champion.

Sometimes you’ll encounter wildcards, which can be turned into any card you want—no guessing required. A limited number of additional wildcards are available in the store, which is replenished with a new stock each week.

We know that sometimes you just want a guaranteed way to get specific cards. So instead of waiting for the right drop, you can unlock cards for your collection using the Shards you’ve earned or the wildcards you’ve acquired through play or purchase.

Bottom line: In Legends of Runeterra, you will never pay for randomized packs, and you have a bunch of different ways to get the cards you actually want and build multiple decks for both casual duels and the competitive meta.

When it comes to cosmetics, there are free base options that every player starts with: the Summoner’s Rift Board and the Poro Guardian. Stay tuned for more details on other ways to personalize your LoR experience in the future.

Why are you limiting how much players can spend on cards?

It’s a good question, with a slightly complicated answer.

The summary version is that we want to ensure you always have something you’re looking forward to unlocking, and that you’re constantly discovering new cards and strategies. Slowing down how quickly the entire set of cards can be unlocked is one method for helping us accomplish that goal. There’s a lot more to it than that, so expect to see an article soon that dives deep into how card acquisition will work in LoR.

Does LoR include all the champions and factions from League of Legends?

Currently, LoR features six major regions of Runeterra—Demacia, Noxus, Ionia, Piltover & Zaun, Freljord, and the Shadow Isles—and 24 champions (four from each of those regions). League players will probably notice that there’s a lot more of Runeterra to still be explored...

Will LoR have its own story and champions or will it co-exist within current League lore? Will there be any new and unique champions in LoR?

Every character and card in the game comes from a region of Runeterra, the same world that the champions from League of Legends hail from. You’ll encounter some familiar faces and discover completely new ones.

Will there be a ranked system?

Absolutely—it’s currently in development.

Will there be a “limited” or draft-based game mode?

Definitely—we plan on sharing some details very soon.

Can I play with my friends?

We’re still working on the friends list and a friend challenge feature—both are currently set to be ready for closed beta in early 2020.

What are LoR’s minimum specs and supported operating systems?

• Windows
  • 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1 or 10
  • 3 GHz processor
  • 4 GB RAM
  • GPU with 512MB+ VRAM
• Mac OS
  • Not supported.
• Mobile (iOS & Android)
  • Specs coming once we release LoR for mobile.

Is LoR going to be an esport?

We believe that wherever there’s dedicated competition, there’s an esport in the making. However, this isn’t something we’re aggressively pushing to happen. For now, our focus is entirely on building the best card game we can imagine—one that we hope players everywhere will love.

How long has Riot been developing this game?

The idea of a League card game has been around for a while at Riot (what can we say, we’re fans). We’ve had several prototypes over the years, but Legends of Runeterra itself was largely built over the last couple years.

Is LoR finished? What’s a preview patch?

LoR is still in active development, but we’re gearing up for beta in early 2020. However, the League Ten Year Anniversary was just too good an opportunity to pass up for sharing an early preview with League players. From October 15 (7 PM PT) to October 20 (7 PM PT), we’re inviting players to join us for a special “preview patch,” to be followed by another in November.

These preview patches are a way for us to give you an early look at the game while it’s still in development, showcase new features as we go... and squash some bugs in the process.

This first one is all about the core experience—which includes getting cards, building decks, and playing games—so you can try out the fundamentals before we add more stuff. And, as a bonus for this Preview Patch, we’re giving you a bunch of wildcards up front to help jump-start your deckbuilding experience.

Can I spend money during the preview patches?

Yup! The preview patches are a great opportunity to get early player feedback on what we’ve built so far, and LoR’s business model is something we’re particularly excited to show you. We're really excited we get to focus less on selling packs and more on the things that make a card game great: deep, interactive strategy; frequent releases and balance updates; and endless experimentation.

Any money you spend during the preview patches will be carried through any pre-launch account resets in the form of Coins (with any purchased content refunded to Coins).

We want LoR’s progression to feel great for players regardless of how much they spend, so let us know what you think about it!

Will there be account resets?

Yes, at least one prior to launch. You’ll keep any Coins you’ve purchased and get back any you’ve spent during the preview patches or closed beta when LoR launches.

Is Riot working with anyone to make LoR?

LoR is mostly being developed at Riot, but we’re working with three fantastic art partners: SIXMOREVODKA, Kudos3d (partner studios for card art) and Beyond-FX (partner studio for VFX). Working closely with our veteran, in-house art team, our partners are playing a critical role in making LoR a game that lives up to Riot’s high artistic standard, and takes players deeper than ever before into the world of Runeterra.

We also work with several external parties who provide functional QA, localization QA, and compatibility testing services that help ensure LoR hits the quality bar players deserve.

Why doesn’t LoR use Riot Points (League of Legends’ paid currency)?

There are two main reasons. First, Riot is working on multiple mobile games (LoR and League of Legends: Wild Rift), and, as it turns out, both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store actually don’t allow games to share currencies (for a bunch of good reasons). This restriction and other eccentricities of cross-platform currencies pushed us towards an independent paid currency (Coins) for LoR.

Second, we’re trying some interesting new stuff with LoR’s business model (see earlier questions for more info on that), and plan to actively fine-tune our system prior to launch as we gather data and hear what you think. An independent paid currency will give us the freedom to make any necessary changes in the run up to launch, without worrying about cross-game ripple effects.

Do I need the League of Legends client or a LoL account to play LoR?

No to both! Legends of Runeterra is a standalone download. If you have an existing LoL account, you can use it to pre-register, but those without one can easily make a Riot account while pre-registering.

How do I choose a game name in LoR? Will LoR use my League of Legends summoner name?

If you don’t have an existing League of Legends account, you’ll be asked to create a game name. You can’t change this name in the LoR client once you’ve created it (for now), so pick a good one.

If you have an existing LoL account, your LoL summoner name will be used to create your LoR game name and tagline. If you change your summoner name in LoL, it will change your name in LoR.

We’re still working on game names in LoR, so expect updates once we implement the friends list and social panel during closed beta in early 2020.

How can I contact player support?

Head to https://support-legendsofruneterra.riotgames.com.

How long does one game of LoR usually take?

Games take around 10 to 15 minutes to finish, but we’re warning you now: you may end up playing all night.

How are you handling cheaters?

Riot is deeply committed to competitive integrity in all our products. We have detection and protection services in place on LoR, and will take any and all necessary measures to preserve a level battlefield.

I’m interested in creating a website, app, bot, etc. for LoR, how can I get started?

Head to the LoR section of our Riot Developer Portal.

I’m a member of the press or a content creator and interested in covering LoR or making LoR content, how can I get started?

Head to www.riotgames.com/en/press for starter assets or contact us with inquiries at [email protected].

Only just noticed I "own" all the cards.

How long will this last? As it seems too good to be true. Really enjoying it at the moment but I doubt I will be sticking around if most of my decks disappear : (

Edit: well I guess it will end soon, was fun playing it though. back to Dota 2 and my complete collection of heroes that I dont have to grind or fork out $$$ to unlock :)

Was just wondering if they were out of invites/ people to gain access or if they were stopping any others to gain access?

Just ask because have been pending since it came out to be accepted to join and nothing yet unfortunately.

Been playing league since season 1, and love card games, so have been super stoked for this to come out and play it.

Do you think LoR has a chance to overhelm hearthstone ? This game feels play (just like hearthstone and unlike Artifact), it has a nice design and has a potential to get a lot of players from LoL.

It also come to my mind that Riot exploited Blitzchung affair to introduce the game in the best time, since a lot of HS players promised to boycott Blizzard because of that.

Felt games ended way more quickly than they should've the hp pool seems really low, every attack to nexus is much stronger than in hs, been playing an aggressive discard deck (draven + jinx) and almost gone undefeated also augmented experimenter is a card that I am not sure how it even left the planning table that card not only is a jinx activator and a refill he deals 3 damage on top of that? also not restricted to followers?

I will explain it's effect: 6 mana: 3/3 (the stat value are slightly higher than in hs so it's 3.5 drop stats) discard your whole hand and draw 3 cards then deal 3 damage.

the only counter to it is deny(from ionia, 3 cost burst spell) or to recall it's target, ye this card does too much.

I mean sure the game isn't even in beta but I already got a feeling that such aggressive decks are way too good, also most people say "there's an advantage to the defender" well.. there is no advantage if the defenders get killed by burst spells and quick attack followers/champions.

I think aggro might be too good, but that being said I didn't face any actual control deck yet, maybe, I am not sure what is a control deck.. freljord?

All that being said probably played mostly against people who never played card games before, and I am probably too hung on this deck that is  easy to build/pilot and is probably just beating unexperienced players rather than being strong, except the 6 drop that is stupid strong.

Important links for Legends of Runeterra to avaiable tools for it on the site. Proper access to these will be added later.

• Full Card Database
• Keyword Glossary
• Forum Support (bbcodes etc.)
• Deckbuilder (coming soonTM)

Barrier

Negates the next damage the unit would take. Lasts one round.

Burst

Burst spells resolve instantly. The enemy can't act before it finishes.

Can't Block

Cannot block.

Capture

A Captured card is removed from the game. It returns when the Capturing unit leaves play.

Challenger

Can choose which enemy unit blocks.

Double Attack

While attacking, it strikes both before AND at the same time as its blocker.

Drain

Heal our Nexus for the amount of damage dealt.

Elusive

Can only be blocked by an Elusive unit.

Enlightened

You're Enlightened when you have 10 max mana.

Ephemeral

This unit dies when it strikes or when the round ends.

Fast

Fast spells can be played at any time, but allow the opponent to respond.

Fearsome

Can only be blocked by enemies with 3 or more Attack.

Fleeting

Fleeting cards discard from hand when the round ends.

Frostbite

Set a unit's Power to 0 this round (it can be changed after).

Imbue

These abilities trigger when you resolve a spell.

Last Breath

These abilities take effect when the unit dies.

Lifesteal

Damage this unit deals heals its Nexus that amount.

Obliterate

Completely removed from the game. Doesn't cause Last Breath and can't be revived.

Overwhelm

Excess damage I deal to my blocker is dealt to the enemy Nexus.

Overwhelm

Inflicts damage beyond what would kill the target(s) to the enemy Nexus.

Quick Attack

While attacking, strikes before its blocker.

Recall

Return a unit to hand and remove all effects applied to it.

Regeneration

Heals fully at the start of each round.

Skill

A spell-like effect created and cast by unit.

Slow

Slow spells can be cast outside of combat and other casting. The enemy can respond.

Stun

Remove a unit from combat. It can't attack or block for the rest of the round.

Tough

Takes 1 less damage from all sources.

Trap

Attaches to another card, trapping it. When the trapped card is drawn, perform the effect.

Weakest

Lowest Power, with ties broken by lowest Health then lowest Cost

We've got support on the site for Runeterra card BBCode! Whether you want to link to a card or link the card's image, both are available.

Garen

You may also change the size of card images through the size attribute. (Max of 400 pixels)

If you want a non-collectible card specifically, in the case two cards share a name, you can use the token option with either runecard or runecardimg.

The Logic Behind It

Here's how it works without any modifying options.

1. We'll see if the card exists in the database as a collectible card.
2. If the card is not collectible, we'll give you a non-collectible card.
3. If you use a card database id (a number), we'll only check to see if a card with that id is in the database.
4. If you've written the name incorrectly, it will output "Runeterra Card Not Found"