Yes, you can change your username, but League of Legends charges for it and limits how often you can do it

Riot Games lets you change your summoner name — the username other players see in-game — through your account settings. The change costs 1,325 Riot Points (the premium currency) or 13,900 Blue Essence (earned through play). You can change your name once every 30 days, and the new name takes effect when ready after you confirm the change.

The process is straightforward if you have the currency on hand. You go to your account settings, find the summoner name option, type your new name, and pay. Riot will check that the name doesn't violate their code of conduct — no slurs, hate speech, sexual content, or impersonation of real people or famous players. If your name gets flagged, you'll be forced to change it again, and Riot won't refund the cost.

Key Takeaways

  • Changing your summoner name costs 1,325 Riot Points or 13,900 Blue Essence and can be done once every 30 days.
  • Your new name takes effect when ready, and all your ranked history, friends list, and account progress stay attached to your account.
  • Riot Games checks new names against their code of conduct and will force you to change again if your name violates it, without refunding the cost.
  • If you want to change your account name (the email login), that's a separate process handled through account settings and doesn't cost anything.

Where to find the summoner name change in your account settings

Log into your League of Legends account on the Riot Games website. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account". On the Account page, look for "Summoner Name" in the left sidebar under "Game Settings". Click "Change" next to your current summoner name.

A popup will appear showing your current name and asking for your new one. Type the name you want, and Riot will tell you when ready if it's available. If the name is taken or violates the code of conduct, you'll see an error message and can try again. Once you find a name that works, you'll see the cost: 1,325 Riot Points or 13,900 Blue Essence. Click "Confirm" and the change is done.

What happens to your rank, friends, and game history after you change your name

Everything stays the same. Your ranked tier, division, LP, match history, and all your statistics remain attached to your account. Your friends list doesn't change — people who had you added before the name change will still see you in their list, now under your new name. You'll appear in their recent players list under the new name too.

The only thing that changes is what other players see when they look you up or encounter you in a game. Your internal account ID never changes, so Riot's systems know it's still you. If you were banned or restricted before the name change, those restrictions stay in place.

The difference between changing your summoner name and your account name

Your summoner name is what appears in-game and on your profile — other players see this. Your account name is the email address you use to log in. Many players confuse these two because they're both called "username" in different contexts.

If you want to change your account name (email), go to Account Settings on the Riot Games website, find "Email Address", and click "Change". You'll need to verify the old email and confirm the new one. This change is free and doesn't affect your summoner name or any in-game progress. If you change your email, make sure you can still access it — you'll need it to log in and to recover your account if something goes wrong.

What names Riot Games won't allow

Riot rejects names containing slurs, hate speech, or sexual content. They also block names that impersonate real people, professional players, or Riot employees. Names that are purely numbers, names that are too similar to existing names (like adding one letter to a famous player's name), and names in non-Latin characters may also be rejected, though the rules on this vary.

If you choose a name that gets flagged after you've paid, Riot will force you to change it again within a set time. You won't get a refund for the first change. To avoid this, think through whether your name could be read as offensive or as an attempt to impersonate someone before you confirm the purchase.

How to get Riot Points or Blue Essence if you don't have enough

Blue Essence comes from playing matches and opening champion shards. You earn it passively just by playing, so if you have time, you can wait and accumulate 13,900 Blue Essence over a few weeks of regular play. Riot Points must be purchased with real money — there's no way to earn them through gameplay. A name change costs 1,325 RP, which is part of a bundle; the smallest RP purchase is usually around $5 USD, though prices vary by region.

If you're not in a rush, saving Blue Essence is the free option. If you want to change your name right now and don't have enough of either currency, you'll need to either buy Riot Points or grind out Blue Essence through matches.

What to do if your name change didn't go through or you got an error

If you see an error message, the most common reasons are: the name is already taken, the name violates the code of conduct, or you don't have enough currency. The error message will tell you which one it is. Try a different name and check again.

If you were charged but the name didn't change, or if you see a technical error that isn't explained, contact Riot Support through the help portal on the League of Legends website. Go to "Support", then "Contact Us", and describe what happened. Riot's support team can see your account history and will either complete the change or refund your currency if there was a system error. Response times are usually one to three business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name back to what it was before?

Yes, as long as nobody else has claimed that name in the meantime. You can change your name once every 30 days, so you could change it back on day 31. If someone else took your old name, you'd have to wait for them to change it or contact Riot Support to see if they can help.

Do I lose my account if I change my name?

No. Your account, rank, skins, champions, and everything else stay exactly the same. Only the display name changes. Your account ID never changes, so Riot always knows it's you.

What if I change my name and then get banned?

The ban applies to your account, not your name. If you're banned, you can't play regardless of what your summoner name is. Changing your name won't let you get around a ban or play on a banned account.

Can I change my name to something with spaces or special characters?

No. Summoner names can only contain letters, numbers, and spaces, but Riot's system is strict about what it accepts. Stick to standard letters and numbers to avoid rejection.

How long does it take for my new name to show up in the client?

The change is when ready in most cases. You might need to restart your League client to see the new name everywhere, but it's active when ready after you confirm the purchase.