The Steps to Change Your Summoner Name

To change your League of Legends username, log into your account on the official League of Legends website, go to your account settings, and select the option to change your summoner name. The process takes a few minutes and costs 1,300 Riot Points (RP) — the in-game currency you buy with real money — or 13,900 Blue Essence if you have it saved up. After you confirm the change, your new name takes effect when ready in all League matches and on your profile.

You can change your name as often as you want, but each change costs the same amount. There is no limit to how many times you can do it, so if you decide the new name does not fit, you can change it again whenever you want.

The name you choose must follow League of Legends rules: it cannot contain offensive language, impersonate another player, or use special characters beyond standard letters and numbers. Riot Games reviews names when you submit them, and if your choice breaks the rules, the system will reject it and ask you to pick something else before you spend the currency.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your summoner name through your account settings on the League of Legends website, not in the game client itself.
  • Each name change costs 1,300 Riot Points or 13,900 Blue Essence, and you can change your name as many times as you want.
  • Your new name takes effect when ready across all your matches, ranked history, and your public profile.
  • Riot Games checks your chosen name against their rules before the change goes through, so offensive or impersonating names will be rejected.

Where to Find the Name Change Option

Start by going to the official League of Legends website and signing into your account. Once you are logged in, click on your account icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account settings page.

On the account settings page, look for a section labeled "Summoner" or "Profile" — the exact wording varies slightly depending on your region. Under that section, you will see a button or link that says "Change Summoner Name" or "Rename Summoner." Click it, and a window will open where you can type your new name and confirm the purchase.

If you cannot find the option, make sure you are on the official League of Legends website for your region (na.leagueoflegends.com for North America, euw.leagueoflegends.com for Europe West, and so on). Third-party sites will not have this feature.

What Happens to Your Old Name and Rank

When you change your summoner name, your old name becomes available for other players to use after a short delay — usually within a few hours. Your rank, match history, and all your statistics stay exactly the same. Anyone who played with you before the change will see your new name in their match history, but the games themselves are not affected.

Your friends list updates automatically, so people who had you added will still see you as a friend under your new name. You do not need to ask them to re-add you or do anything on their end.

Currency Options: Riot Points vs. Blue Essence

You can pay for a name change with either Riot Points or Blue Essence. Riot Points are the premium currency that you buy with real money — 1,300 RP typically costs around $10 USD, though prices vary by region and payment method. Blue Essence is the free currency you earn by playing matches and disenchanting champion shards, and it takes much longer to accumulate 13,900 of it.

If you have Blue Essence saved up, using it is the cheaper option in terms of real money spent. If you do not have enough Blue Essence, you will need to buy Riot Points. The system will show you both options when you go to confirm the change, so you can see which one you have available.

Rules for Choosing a New Name

Your new summoner name cannot contain profanity, slurs, or content that Riot Games considers offensive. It also cannot impersonate another player — for example, using a famous streamer's exact name or a name so similar that it is clearly meant to confuse people. Names that are purely numbers or that use special characters beyond standard letters and numbers will also be rejected.

Riot Games reviews every name submission before the change goes through. If your choice breaks the rules, you will see an error message explaining why, and you can type a different name without losing your currency. This means you can experiment with options until you find one that passes.

Names that reference hate groups, glorify violence, or are sexually explicit will be rejected. If you are unsure whether a name is acceptable, err on the side of caution — the review process is quick, and you can always try again with a different option.

Changing Your Name on a Smurf or Alt Account

If you have multiple League accounts, each one has its own summoner name and each name change costs the same amount of RP or Blue Essence. You change the name on each account separately through that account's settings — there is no way to change multiple names at once.

The same rules explore to smurf accounts as to your main: the name must follow League of Legends guidelines, and Riot Games reviews it before the change takes effect. You cannot use the same summoner name on two different accounts at the same time, so if you want the same name on an alt, you would need to change your main account's name first to free up that name.

What to Do If Your Name Change Does Not Go Through

If you submitted a name and the system rejected it, the most common reason is that the name violates League of Legends rules. Read the error message carefully — it usually tells you why the name was rejected. If it says the name is offensive or impersonating, choose a different one and try again.

If the name was rejected for a different reason — for example, because it is already taken by another player — you will see a message saying the name is unavailable. In that case, pick a variation or a completely different name. You do not lose your currency if a name is rejected, so you can keep trying until you find one that works.

If you are having trouble with the process itself — for example, the button does not appear or you get an error message that does not explain the problem — log out of your account, clear your browser cache, and log back in. If the issue persists, you can contact Riot Games support through the official website and describe what is happening.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Your old name becomes available for anyone to use after a few hours, but you can claim it again by paying the name change cost. There is no special process — you just change your name to your old one like you would any other name.

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

No. Your rank, match history, statistics, and all your progress stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Anyone looking at your profile will see your new name, but everything else is unchanged.

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

The name change takes effect when ready in the game client and on your profile. You will see your new name the next time you log in or refresh the page. Your friends will see the updated name right away as well.

Can I change my name if I am banned or suspended?

If your account is currently suspended or banned, you cannot change your name until the suspension is lifted. If your account is permanently banned, you cannot change the name. You can still change your name on any other account you own that is in good standing.

What if someone else takes the name I want?

If another player claims the name you want before you do, you will need to choose a different name. There is no reservation system or way to hold a name. If the name becomes available again later — for example, if the other player changes their name — you can claim it then.