You can change your League of Legends username through the Riot Games client, but it costs 1,325 Riot Points and takes effect when ready

Open the League of Legends client on your computer, log in to your account, and look for your summoner name in the top right corner. Click on it, then select "Summoner Name Change" from the menu. You will be taken to a page where you can enter your new name, pay the fee with Riot Points (the premium currency in League), and confirm the change. Your new name appears in the client right away, though it may take a few minutes to show up in matches and on the website.

The name you choose must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens, and cannot be offensive or impersonate another player. League's system will reject names that are already taken or that violate the player code of conduct. If your chosen name is unavailable, you will see that message before you pay, so you can pick something else.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your summoner name through the League client by clicking your current name in the top right and selecting the rename option.
  • The change costs 1,325 Riot Points, which you must purchase with real money if you do not already have them in your account.
  • Your new name takes effect when ready in the client but may take a few minutes to appear in matches and on the League website.
  • You can change your name as often as you want, but you pay the fee each time.

Where to find the summoner name change option

Log into the League of Legends client and look at the top right corner of the screen. You will see your current summoner name displayed there. Click directly on your name, and a dropdown menu will appear with several options. One of those options will say "Summoner Name Change" — click it to proceed.

If you do not see this option, make sure you are logged into the correct account and that the client is fully loaded. Sometimes the menu takes a moment to appear if the client is still starting up. Close and reopen the client if the option does not show up after a few seconds.

How to enter and confirm your new name

Once you click "Summoner Name Change," a window will open with a text field where you can type your new name. Type the name you want, and the system will when ready tell you whether it is available. If the name is taken or violates the player code of conduct, you will see a red error message and can try a different name without paying anything.

When you have found a name that is available, you will see a button to proceed to payment. The cost is always 1,325 Riot Points. If you do not have enough Riot Points in your account, you will need to purchase them before you can complete the change. Once you confirm the payment, your new name becomes active in the client right away.

What happens after you change your name

Your summoner name changes in the League client when ready after you pay. You will see your new name in the top right corner and in your profile. However, it may take a few minutes for the change to show up in active matches, in match history, or on the League website. If you are in the middle of a game when you change your name, other players in that match may still see your old name until the game ends.

Your rank, level, and all your game history stay exactly the same. Changing your name does not reset your account or affect your progress in any way. Friends will still see you in their friends list, and you will still be able to message them and join their games.

Rules for choosing a new summoner name

Your new name must be between 3 and 16 characters long. You can use letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, spaces, and hyphens. You cannot use special characters like underscores, periods, or symbols. Names that are offensive, hateful, or impersonate real people or famous players will be rejected by the system before you pay.

League also does not allow names that are already taken by another player. The system checks this in real time as you type, so you will know when ready if your choice is available. If you want a name that is currently taken, you cannot have it — there is no waitlist or way to reserve a name.

How much it costs and how to pay

Changing your summoner name costs 1,325 Riot Points every time you do it. Riot Points are the premium currency in League of Legends and must be purchased with real money. The price does not vary by region or account level — it is the same for everyone.

If you do not have 1,325 Riot Points in your account, the client will show you how many you need to buy. You can purchase Riot Points directly from the League client by clicking the RP icon in the top right. Prices vary depending on how many points you buy at once, but you can buy exactly what you need. Once you have enough Riot Points, you can go back to the summoner name change page and complete the transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name back to my old name?

Yes, you can change your name back to your previous name at any time, but you will pay 1,325 Riot Points again. There is no special discount or free option for reverting to an old name. If someone else has taken your old name in the meantime, you cannot have it back.

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

Your name changes in the client when ready, but it may take a few minutes to appear in matches, match history, and on the League website. If you are in a game when you change your name, other players will see your old name until that game ends. After that, your new name will be visible everywhere.

What if someone else already has the name I want?

You cannot use a name that is already taken. The system will tell you it is unavailable before you pay. You will need to choose a different name or wait to see if that player ever changes their name, which you have no way of knowing in advance.

Do I lose my rank or progress if I change my name?

No. Changing your summoner name does not affect your rank, level, match history, or anything else on your account. Your progress stays exactly the same, and your friends will still see you in their friends list.

Can I change my name more than once?

Yes, you can change your summoner name as many times as you want. You pay 1,325 Riot Points each time you do it. There is no limit on how often you can change it or how many different names you can have over time.