The Basics of Play — Legends of Runeterra Walkthrough

Understand the fundamental rules of Legends of Runeterra, including turn structure, mana, and winning conditions.

Legends of Runeterra is a turn-based card game played between two opponents. Each player starts with 4 cards in hand and 0 mana. The objective is to reduce the opponent's Nexus health from 20 to 0. Players alternate turns, playing cards, attacking, and defending. Understanding the flow of turns, mana management, and card types is crucial for success. Pay attention to the attack token, which dictates who can declare an attack during a round.