You can change your League of Legends username through the Riot Games website, and it costs 1,300 Riot Points the first time

Log into your Riot Games account at account.riotgames.com, go to the "Username" section under Account Settings, and click "Change Username". Type your new name, pay 1,300 Riot Points (roughly $10 USD, though prices vary by region), and the change takes effect when ready. You cannot use a name that is already taken, contains profanity, or violates Riot's naming policy.

The first username change costs 1,300 Riot Points. If you change your username again later, the cost increases to 1,950 Riot Points for the second change, 2,600 Riot Points for the third, and so on. The price resets once per year — if you change your name in January and do not change it again until the following January, the next change costs 1,300 Riot Points again.

Your rank, match history, honor level, and all cosmetics stay with your account. Other players see your new name when ready in the client and in-game, but it may take a few minutes to update everywhere.

Key Takeaways

  • Username changes happen through account.riotgames.com under Account Settings, not through the League client itself.
  • The first change costs 1,300 Riot Points; each subsequent change in the same year costs more, but the price resets annually.
  • Your new username takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to appear in all parts of the client and match history.
  • Riot Games rejects usernames that are already taken, contain profanity, or violate their naming policy, and you will see the reason if your choice is rejected.
  • Your rank, match history, skins, and all account progress remain unchanged when you change your username.

What names Riot Games will and will not allow

Riot rejects usernames that contain profanity, slurs, or hateful language in any language. They also reject names that impersonate Riot staff, pro players, or streamers — if your name is too similar to someone famous, the system will flag it. Names that are already taken by another player cannot be used, even if that player has not logged in for years.

Usernames must be between 3 and 16 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, and spaces. Riot does not allow special characters like hyphens, underscores, or periods. If you try to create a name that violates the policy, the website will show you the specific reason it was rejected.

How to find your Riot Points balance before you pay

Open the League of Legends client and look at the top right corner — your Riot Points balance appears next to your Blue Essence total. You can also log into account.riotgames.com and go to "Payments" to see your balance there. If you do not have enough Riot Points, you will need to purchase more before you can change your username.

Riot Points are purchased with real money through the League client or the Riot Games website. A 1,300 Riot Points purchase typically costs around $10 USD, but regional pricing varies. You can buy Riot Points in bundles of different sizes.

What happens if you change your username and then regret it

There is no undo button. Once you change your username and the transaction completes, the change is permanent. You can change it again, but you will pay the increased price for a second change (1,950 Riot Points). Think carefully about your new name before you confirm the purchase.

If you believe your account was compromised and someone else changed your username without your permission, contact Riot Games support through the support portal at support.riotgames.com. They can investigate and may be able to restore your previous username, though this is not may provide.

How long the change takes to show up everywhere

Your new username appears in the League client within seconds of the purchase completing. In-game, your new name shows up when ready in the next match you play. However, your match history and ranked statistics pages may take a few minutes to update across all Riot's systems, and third-party websites that track League statistics may take hours or even days to reflect the change.

Friends see your new name when ready in their friends list. If you are in a Discord server with a League bot that tracks your rank, that bot may not update your name until you log out and back in, or until the bot refreshes its data.

Changing your username on other Riot Games titles

Your Riot Games account is shared across League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and other Riot titles. When you change your username on account.riotgames.com, the change applies to your entire Riot account — you cannot have different usernames on different games. The same 1,300 Riot Points cost covers all games.

If you play multiple Riot games and want different names on each, you would need to create separate Riot accounts, which means separate League accounts with separate ranks and progress.

If your desired username is already taken

Riot does not have a waitlist or reservation system for taken usernames. If the name you want belongs to another player, you cannot use it. Some players hold onto inactive accounts with popular names, so a taken name may belong to someone who has not played in years.

Your options are to choose a different name, add numbers or spaces to your preferred name (for example, "YourName123" instead of "YourName"), or wait and hope the other player eventually deletes their account. Riot does not delete inactive accounts, so this is not a reliable strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username for free?

No. The first username change costs 1,300 Riot Points. Riot does not offer free username changes. If you have never changed your username before, this is the cost you will pay.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my name?

Yes. Your friends list does not break when you change your username. They will see your new name in their friends list when ready, and you will still appear in their match history under your new name. Your account ID stays the same behind the scenes.

Do I lose my skins or rank when I change my username?

No. Your rank, skins, champions, Blue Essence, and all other account progress stay exactly the same. A username change only changes what other players see your name as — nothing else on your account is affected.

What if I want to change my username back to what it was before?

You can change it back, but you will pay the price for a second change (1,950 Riot Points if it is the same year, or 1,300 Riot Points if a year has passed). There is no discount for changing back to a previous name.

Can I change my username if my account is banned?

No. If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot make any purchases or changes until the suspension is lifted. If your account is permanently banned, you cannot change your username.