You can change your League of Legends username through the Riot Games client, but it costs 1,300 Riot Points and takes a few minutes to complete

Open the League of Legends client on your computer and log in to your account. Click the profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Summoner Name" from the dropdown menu. Type your new name into the text field — it must be between 3 and 16 characters, use only letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens, and cannot match an existing summoner name. Click "Change Name" and confirm the purchase of 1,300 Riot Points if you have not already bought them. Your new name takes effect when ready in all game modes.

If you do not have 1,300 Riot Points in your account, you will need to buy them first. Riot Points are purchased through the client using a credit card, debit card, or regional payment method. The cost varies slightly by region but is roughly $10 USD equivalent. Once you complete the purchase, return to the Summoner Name menu and proceed with the change.

Key Takeaways

  • Changing your summoner name costs 1,300 Riot Points, which you must purchase if you do not already own them.
  • Your new name must be 3 to 16 characters long and can only contain letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens.
  • The name change happens when ready in the client and applies to all game modes, ranked and casual.
  • You can change your name again after 30 days, but each change costs another 1,300 Riot Points.

Step-by-step process through the client

Start by opening the League of Legends client on your computer. Make sure you are logged into the account whose name you want to change. Look for the profile icon — it appears as a circular avatar in the top right corner of the client window, next to your current summoner name.

Click the profile icon and a dropdown menu will appear. Select "Summoner Name" from the list of options. A new window opens showing your current summoner name and a text field where you can enter your new one. Type the name you want, keeping in mind the character limits and allowed symbols. Once you have entered your new name, click the "Change Name" button below the text field.

The client will ask you to confirm the purchase of 1,300 Riot Points. Review the cost and click "Confirm" to complete the transaction. If you do not have enough Riot Points in your account, the client will prompt you to purchase them before proceeding. After confirmation, your new summoner name becomes active when ready across all game modes.

What names are not allowed

League of Legends has a list of summoner names that cannot be used, even if they meet the character and symbol requirements. Names that reference hate speech, slurs, or explicit sexual content are permanently blocked. Names that impersonate Riot Games staff, professional players, or streamers are also rejected, though you can appeal if your name is similar to a public figure by coincidence.

Names containing only numbers, only spaces, or only hyphens will be rejected. The system also blocks names that are too similar to existing summoner names — if someone already has a name that differs from yours by only one character, your submission will fail. You will receive a message telling you the name is unavailable and can try again with a different option.

Buying Riot Points if you do not have them

If your account does not have 1,300 Riot Points, you need to purchase them before changing your name. Open the League of Legends client and click the Riot Points balance in the top right corner, next to your summoner name. This opens the store where you can buy Riot Points in bundles.

Riot Points are sold in preset amounts: 650, 1,380, 2,800, 5,800, and 11,500. The smallest bundle that covers a name change is 1,380 Riot Points. Select the bundle you want, choose your payment method (credit card, debit card, or regional option), and complete the purchase. The points appear in your account within seconds, and you can then proceed with the name change.

How long the change takes and when you can change again

Your new summoner name becomes active when ready after you confirm the purchase. You will see it in the client right away, and it appears to other players in your next game. There is no waiting period between purchase and set up.

You can change your summoner name again after 30 days have passed since your last change. Each subsequent change costs another 1,300 Riot Points. If you change your name and then want to change it back within 30 days, you will have to wait until the cooldown expires and pay the full cost again.

What happens to your rank and match history

Changing your summoner name does not affect your rank, match history, or any other account data. Your LP, division, and all ranked statistics remain exactly the same. Other players can still find your match history by searching your new name, and your old name does not appear in any records.

Friends on your list will see your new name the next time they log in or refresh their friends list. If you were in a ranked queue when you changed your name, the change takes effect after you finish that game. There is no risk of losing progress or having your account reset.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name for free?

No, every summoner name change costs 1,300 Riot Points. There is no free option, though new accounts sometimes receive a free name change token during their first few days. If you have not used that token, check your account inventory in the client.

What if someone else takes the name I want before I buy Riot Points?

Summoner names are reserved for 30 days after a player changes away from them. If you want a name that was recently abandoned, you may be able to claim it, but if another player has already taken it, you will need to choose a different name.

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

Yes, but only after 30 days have passed since you changed away from it, and you will have to pay 1,300 Riot Points again. The old name is reserved for you during that 30-day window, so no one else can take it.

Does changing my name affect my MMR or matchmaking?

No, your matchmaking rating and skill tier are tied to your account, not your summoner name. Changing your name has no effect on who you are matched with or how the ranked system treats your account.

What if the name I want contains special characters?

League of Legends only allows letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens in summoner names. Accented characters, symbols, and emojis are not permitted. If you want a name with a special character, you will need to use a similar alternative.