You can change your summoner name through the League client, and it costs 1,300 Riot Points the first time

Open the League of Legends client, click your summoner name in the top right corner, and select "Change Summoner Name" from the dropdown menu. You will be taken to a page where you can enter your new name, review it, and confirm the purchase. The change takes effect when ready after you pay, and you will be logged out and back in automatically.

The first name change costs 1,300 Riot Points. If you change your name again later, each additional change costs 1,300 Riot Points as well. Riot Points are purchased with real money through the client, starting at $4.99 for 650 points. You cannot use Blue Essence or other in-game currency for this.

Your old summoner name becomes available for other players to claim after 30 days. During those 30 days, no one else can use it, but you cannot reclaim it either if you change your mind.

Key Takeaways

  • Name changes happen when ready through the League client and cost 1,300 Riot Points every time, whether it is your first change or your tenth.
  • You must purchase Riot Points with real money; you cannot use Blue Essence, Orange Essence, or any other in-game currency.
  • Your old name stays reserved for 30 days after the change, then becomes available for other players to claim.
  • The client logs you out and back in automatically after a name change, so you do not need to restart the game yourself.

What names are not allowed

League of Legends blocks summoner names that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people's names. The system also rejects names that are already taken, names that are too short (fewer than 3 characters), and names longer than 16 characters. If you try to confirm a name that violates these rules, the client will tell you it is unavailable and ask you to pick something else.

Names with spaces, numbers, and hyphens are allowed. The system is case-insensitive, so "PlayerName" and "playername" are treated as the same name. If someone already has a name and you try to use it, you will see "This summoner name is already taken" and must choose a different one.

How to find your summoner name if you forgot it

Your summoner name appears at the top right of the League client, next to your profile icon. If you are logged in, that is the easiest place to check. You can also go to the League of Legends website, log in with your account, and your summoner name will show on your profile page.

If you cannot remember your account login, you can use the password reset tool on the League sign-in page. Enter your email address, and Riot will send you a link to reset your password and regain access to your account.

What happens to your rank and match history after a name change

Your rank, match history, and all statistics stay exactly the same when you change your summoner name. The change is cosmetic only — your account, LP, division, and every game you have ever played remain attached to your account under the new name. Other players will see your new name in their match history and on the scoreboard, but your past games are still there under your account.

If you search for your old summoner name on League websites like op.gg or u.gg, it will no longer show results after the 30-day reservation period ends. To find your stats, search for your new summoner name instead.

Changing your name if you are banned or suspended

If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot change your summoner name while the penalty is active. You must wait until the suspension ends. For temporary bans, this means waiting out the duration. For permanent bans, your account is locked and you cannot make any changes, including name changes.

If you believe your ban was a mistake, you can submit a support ticket to Riot Games through the League website. Explain your situation, and a support specialist will review your case. Name changes are not available during the review process.

Changing your name on mobile or console

League of Legends is available on PC and Mac through the client, and on mobile through League of Legends: Wild Rift. Wild Rift uses a different account system and has its own summoner names separate from the PC version. If you want to change your Wild Rift name, you do so through the Wild Rift app, not the PC client.

League is not available on console. If you play on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox, you are playing a different Riot game like Valorant or Teamfight Tactics, which have their own name-change systems.

Troubleshooting a failed name change

If you try to change your name and the purchase fails, check that you have enough Riot Points in your account. The client will show you how many points you have before you confirm. If the number is less than 1,300, you need to buy more points first.

If you have enough points but the purchase still fails, try logging out of the client completely and logging back in. If the problem continues, submit a support ticket to Riot Games with a screenshot of the error message. Support can see your account history and tell you whether the transaction went through or whether there is a technical issue blocking the change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name for free?

No. Every summoner name change costs 1,300 Riot Points, which you must purchase with real money. There is no free option, and Riot does not offer name changes as a reward for reaching certain ranks or playing for a certain amount of time.

How long does it take for my name change to show up?

The change is when ready. Your new name appears in the client when ready after you confirm the purchase, and you will be logged out and back in automatically. You do not need to restart the game or wait for a server update.

Can I change my name back to my old one after 30 days?

Yes, but you will have to pay 1,300 Riot Points again. After 30 days, your old name becomes available for anyone to claim, including you. If no one else has taken it, you can change your name back to it by going through the normal name-change process and paying the cost.

What if someone else takes my old name before I change back?

Once another player claims your old summoner name after the 30-day period, you cannot get it back. You would need to choose a different name. There is no way to reclaim a name that another player has taken, even if you were the original owner.

Does changing my summoner name affect my friends list?

No. Your friends will still see you on their friends list, and your name will update automatically for them. You do not need to re-add anyone or send new friend requests after a name change.