Mastering Demon's Hand: A Guide to Playing the Card Game in League of Legends

*League of Legends* has introduced an exciting new minigame, Demon's Hand, which will be available in the client until the end of April. If you're familiar with *Balatro*, you'll find the gameplay mechanics quite similar. Get ready to dive into this engaging card game within the world of *League of Legends*.

League of Legends Demon’s Hand Set-Up and Getting Started

To start your Demon's Hand adventure, ensure your *League* client is updated to the latest version. Once updated, click the Play button, navigate to the game type menu, and select Demon's Hand. This will launch you into the game's narrative and set you up for your first round.

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On the game screen, your hand of cards is displayed at the bottom. In the bottom right corner, you'll see your health, coins, and critical hit chance percentage. Just above that is your Sigil box, where you can activate up to six Sigils at once, though you start with none. Keep in mind, your health does not automatically restore after battles; you'll need to visit tent locations on the map to recover a percentage of your health.

Your opponent is represented by the card at the top, with its health and damage values shown in the bottom right and left corners, respectively. To the left of the enemy card, you'll find the attack coin, indicating how many hands you can play before the enemy strikes. On the left edge of the screen, there's a book detailing all possible hands you can play and their base damage.

How To Play Demon’s Hand in League of Legends

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To attack, you'll need to play poker hands, each with unique names in Demon's Hand but following standard poker rules. The pinnacle of these hands is The Demon’s Hand, equivalent to a royal flush. Here's a breakdown of the hands and their poker equivalents:

• Solo = High Card (10 Base Damage)
• Dyad = Pair (20 Base Damage)
• Dyad Set = Two Pair (40 Base Damage)
• Triad = Three of a Kind (80 Base Damage)
• Tetrad = Four of a Kind (100 Base Damage)
• March = Straight (125 Base Damage)
• Horde = Flush (175 Base Damage)
• Grand Warhost = Full House (400 Base Damage)
• Marching Horde = Straight Flush (600 Base Damage)
• The Demon’s Hand = Royal Flush (2000 Base Damage)

Each hand's damage is calculated by adding the numerical value of the cards to the base damage. However, if your opponent has an ability that negates a specific suit, cards of that suit will be crossed out and won't contribute their numerical value to the damage.

Spice Up Your Attacks with Sigils

Sigils are another crucial element in Demon's Hand. You can purchase them during store phases, marked by coins on the map, which you earn by defeating enemies. Each Sigil has a unique ability, visible when you hover over them in the store or during a round. Some Sigils enhance specific hands, like boosting the damage of Dyads, while others might grant you more turns before enemy attacks or reduce incoming damage.

That's a comprehensive guide on how to play the Demon's Hand card game in *League of Legends*. If this minigame doesn't capture your interest, be sure to check out the upcoming April Fools skins for some fun additions to your Summoner's Rift experience.

*League of Legends is available now on PC.*