Riot's MMO is set in Runeterra — the same world as League of Legends. That's a gift: the entire universe of the upcoming MMO is playable right now, for free. Learn the champions, the factions, and the feel of Riot's world through League, and you'll walk into the MMO already invested. Here's the newcomer's path.
Why League is the smartest Riot MMO warm-up
- Same world. Every champion you meet in League is a character, region, or faction you'll likely encounter in the MMO.
- Free forever. No purchase, no sub — just download and play.
- The lore is the point. Knowing Demacia from Noxus, or who Jinx and Ekko are (hi, Arcane fans), makes the MMO instantly richer.
Your first week in League (the honest version)
Real talk from someone who plays: League has a steep first few hours. Don't let it scare you — here's the low-stress path in.
Play the tutorial + bots first
Ignore ranked and real matches at first. Co-op vs. AI lets you learn without pressure.
Pick ONE simple champion and stick with it
Master one before you branch out — see beginner picks below. Don't buy champions early.
Learn one role, not five
Mid, Top, Jungle, ADC, Support — pick one lane and get comfortable. Depth beats breadth early.
Read champion lore as you go
This is the MMO prep. Riot's Universe site + the story behind each champ builds your Runeterra knowledge.
Beginner-friendly champions
Forgiving picks that teach the fundamentals without punishing mistakes:
Runeterra 101 — the factions to know
The MMO will live and breathe these regions. A quick primer so the world clicks:
Kit that makes any Riot game feel better
You don't need it to climb — but for fast-paced games like League (and the MMO to come), the right mouse and pad make a real difference.
Keep tabs on the Riot MMO
You're building Runeterra knowledge for a reason. Follow every Riot MMO reveal — combat, zones, release window — the moment it drops.
Riot MMO: everything we know →