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Is League of Legends safe for your child?
Age guide
12+
We advise League of Legends from age 12 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- League of Legends is too complex and competitive for this age group, with intricate mechanics and strategic depth not suitable for young children.
- 9-12
- Children at this age might be exposed to the game's competitive nature and complex hero abilities, which can lead to frustration or exposure to intense team dynamics.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may engage deeply with the game's ranked play and diverse champion roster, encountering both strategic challenges and potentially toxic player interactions in team chat.
- 16+
- Older teens can participate in the full competitive experience of League of Legends, including high-level strategic play and understanding the nuances of team communication, while navigating the game's social environment.
League of Legends is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed and published by Riot Games. Players control unique champions and work in teams of five to destroy the opposing team's 'Nexus'.
- Age guide
- 12+
- Overall risk
- 9/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 9/10
- Stranger contact
- 9/10
- Addiction risk
- 10/10
- Language
- 8/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
League of Legends is a highly competitive online multiplayer game known for its strategic depth and extensive roster of champions. The game's primary concerns for parents are the potential for exposure to toxic player behavior in chat and the time commitment required for matches. Utilizing in-game chat filters and discussing healthy gaming habits are important steps for players.
What to do about League of Legends
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for League of Legends is 12+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact League of Legends setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about League of Legends without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in League of Legends that mean it is time to step in.
League of Legends age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is League of Legends?
Parentwise puts League of Legends at 12+. We advise League of Legends from age 12 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 8/10, stranger contact 9/10 and addiction risk 10/10.
Can a 10 year old play League of Legends?
Not by default: we advise League of Legends from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children at this age might be exposed to the game's competitive nature and complex hero abilities, which can lead to frustration or exposure to intense team dynamics.
Can a 12 year old play League of Legends?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for League of Legends (12+). Children at this age might be exposed to the game's competitive nature and complex hero abilities, which can lead to frustration or exposure to intense team dynamics.
Can a 13 year old play League of Legends?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for League of Legends (12+). Teenagers may engage deeply with the game's ranked play and diverse champion roster, encountering both strategic challenges and potentially toxic player interactions in team chat.
Is League of Legends appropriate for kids?
League of Legends is a highly competitive online multiplayer game known for its strategic depth and extensive roster of champions. Parentwise rates League of Legends overall as high risk (9/10), with stranger contact at 9/10 and addiction risk at 10/10.
Is League of Legends family friendly?
League of Legends is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. The game's primary concerns for parents are the potential for exposure to toxic player behavior in chat and the time commitment required for matches.
League of Legends parents guide: what should a parent know first?
League of Legends is a highly competitive online multiplayer game known for its strategic depth and extensive roster of champions. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (9/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (10/10).
Is League of Legends safe for kids?
We advise League of Legends from age 12 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk). The game's primary concerns for parents are the potential for exposure to toxic player behavior in chat and the time commitment required for matches.
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