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

If you're a fan of *League of Legends*, you'll be thrilled to know about the new minigame introduced in its client, available until the end of April. If you've ever played *Balatro*, you'll find the mechanics of the Demon’s Hand card game quite familiar.

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

To dive into Demon’s Hand, ensure your *League* client is updated to the latest version. Once updated, click the Play button to access the game type menu and select Demon’s Hand. This will kick off the introduction to the story, leading you into your first round of the card game.

Your hand of cards appears at the bottom of your screen. In the bottom right, you'll see your health, coins, and percent crit chance. Above that is your Sigil box, which can hold up to six active Sigils, though you start with none. Remember, your health doesn't automatically replenish after battles; you'll need to visit tent locations on the map to restore a percentage of your health.

The enemy card is displayed at the top, with its health shown in the bottom right and damage in the bottom left of the card. To the left of the enemy card, an attack coin indicates how many hands you can play before the enemy strikes back. On the left edge of the screen, a book lists all possible hands you can play, along with their base damage in a standard round.

How To Play Demon’s Hand in League of Legends

To inflict damage, you'll play poker hands, each with unique names in Demon’s Hand. The ultimate goal is to achieve The Demon’s Hand, which is a royal flush. Here's a breakdown of the hands you can play, along with their poker equivalents and base damage:

• 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)

In addition to base damage, the numerical value of each card contributes to the total damage. If an enemy possesses a special ability that nullifies a specific suit, cards of that suit will be crossed out and won't add their numerical value to the base damage, though you can still play them.

Spice Up Your Attacks with Sigils

Sigils play a crucial role in enhancing your gameplay. These are acquired during store phases, marked by coins on the map, which you earn by defeating enemies. Each Sigil offers a unique ability, visible when hovered over in the store or during a round. Some Sigils amplify the damage of specific hands, like boosting Dyads, while others might extend the number of turns before the enemy attacks or reduce the damage you receive.

That's a comprehensive guide on how to play the Demon’s Hand card game in *League of Legends*. If this minigame isn't your cup of tea, keep an eye out for the upcoming April Fools skins, adding a fun twist to your games in Summoner’s Rift.

*League of Legends is available now on PC.*