MIGHT. MAGIC. A NEW WORLD.
Paths of
Runeterra
A familiar adventure.
An entirely new world.
The world of Runeterra meets the timeless strategy of Heroes III. Choose your region. Gather your army. Write your own legend.
Requires your own copy of Heroes III: Complete.
THE GAME YOU LOVE. THE WORLD YOU KNOW.
Old-school strategy.
A new kind of magic.
Some worlds are worth getting lost in. Paths of Runeterra brings the regions of League of Legends into Heroes of Might and Magic III, with towns and armies inspired by the people, creatures, and character of each land.
This is a free community project, made by a fan with a love for both worlds. The first playtest is ready. The rest of the adventure is taking shape.
Find your region
FROM THE PLAYTEST Watch the adventure unfold ↗
ELEVEN REGIONS. COUNTLESS STORIES.
Where will you belong?
From the frozen north to the sunlit desert.
Explore the towns of Runeterra.
FOR CROWN AND COUNTRY
Demacia
White stone, blue banners, and an unbreakable resolve. Raise an army in the great cities of Demacia.
Town artwork from the mod. This early build is still evolving.
Armies with a sense of place.
Soldiers, creatures, and inhabitants of each region. Your town recruits an army that belongs in its world—while familiar champions find their place as heroes.
INSPIRED BY RUNETERRA.
THE ROAD AHEAD · 2026—2027
The adventure continues.
A first release is just the beginning. Here is the plan for what comes next, shaped by the people who play.
NOW PLAYTEST AVAILABLE
Initial release
Explore Runeterra.
Choose your faction.NOVEMBER 2026
Community update
Feedback and improvements.
New custom scenarios.LATE NOVEMBER 2026
Three new campaigns
The World Forge.
Ruination. Void Wars.EARLY DECEMBER 2026
Two new towns
Shadow Isles.
The Void.END OF 2026
A more immersive world
Runeterra-inspired places.
Creatures, terrain, and spells.2027
More to come
The journey continues.
Development plans, not promised release dates. Plans may change as development continues.
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
One more turn.
Free to explore.
Yours to help shape.
You need your own installed copy of Heroes of Might and Magic III: Complete. The Windows installer bundles VCMI and the mod; a separate VCMI installation is not needed.
Download the playtestWindows installer · about 354 MB
Choose Paths-of-Runeterra-V7-Setup.exe under Assets on GitHub. The source-code ZIPs are not the installer.
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Bring your Heroes III
Install your copy of Heroes III: Complete first. Locate its game folder, containing the
DataandMp3folders. - 02
Install Paths of Runeterra
Download and run the setup file from the release page. When asked for Heroes III, select that existing game folder. Install the mod into its own folder and keep the original game installed.
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Choose your path
Launch Paths of Runeterra using the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut created by setup. Try Regional Conquest for a game, or All-Town Laboratory to explore and test.
A playtest, with room to grow.
There are not many maps yet, and most single scenarios are designed for testing. More custom scenarios and campaigns are planned. Your feedback will help the next version.
Before you set out
The first launch says the game isn’t installed. What should I do?
Close and restart the game after installation. This is a known first-launch issue. If it persists, report it with your setup details and a screenshot of the message.
Which issues are already known?
Some animations run too fast or need adjustment, and some adventure-map towns and buildings need visual work. Feedback on animation at normal game speed is especially helpful. Lore and hero faction placement will also be revisited.
Is this an official game or a standalone release?
This is a free, unofficial fan mod built on VCMI. It requires your own Heroes III: Complete installation. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Riot Games or the Heroes of Might and Magic rights holders.
Do I need to donate to play?
No. The mod is free. Supporting the project is entirely optional. Playing, sharing feedback, and reporting bugs are also welcome ways to help.
GOOD ADVENTURES ARE MADE TOGETHER
Help shape
the next chapter.
A strange animation? A battle that feels unfair? A hero who belongs somewhere else? Tell me which faction you played and what you found.
Search existing issues first, then open a report in the public mod tracker. A GitHub account is needed to submit an issue.
Open the mod issue tracker- 01
Where it happenedThe faction, town, unit, map, or feature affected.
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What you expectedWhat should happen, and what actually happened.
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How to reproduce itNumbered steps, including how often it occurs.
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Your setup & evidenceMod and VCMI versions, Windows version, screenshots, a save file, and relevant logs. Remove personal details from logs before uploading.