Change your username through the Riot Games client

To change your username in Wild Rift, you log into the Riot Games client on your computer, go to your account settings, and change your summoner name from there. The change takes effect when ready in the game. You can do this once every 14 days at no cost, though Riot Games charges 1,380 Blue Essence or 390 Riot Points if you want to change it more frequently than that.

The summoner name is what other players see when you're in a match or on their friends list. It's different from your Riot ID (the account name you use to log in), which stays the same. Changing your summoner name does not affect your rank, your skins, your champions, or anything else in your account — only the display name changes.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your summoner name once every 14 days for free through the Riot Games client on your computer.
  • Your summoner name is what appears to other players; your Riot ID (login name) does not change.
  • The name change takes effect when ready and does not affect your rank, skins, or champions.
  • If you want to change your name more than once every 14 days, you must spend Blue Essence or Riot Points.

Step-by-step: changing your name on desktop

Open the Riot Games client on your computer and log in with your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account". On the Account page, look for the section labeled "Summoner Name" and click the pencil icon or "Edit" button next to it.

Type your new summoner name into the field. Riot Games has rules about what names are allowed: no offensive language, no impersonation of real people or celebrities, no excessive numbers or special characters, and the name must be between 3 and 16 characters long. If your chosen name breaks these rules, the system will reject it and tell you why. Once you've entered a valid name, click "Save" or "Confirm". The change is when ready.

If you see a message saying you've already changed your name recently, you'll need to wait until your 14-day window has passed, or you can pay Blue Essence or Riot Points to change it when ready. The cost is always 1,380 Blue Essence or 390 Riot Points, regardless of how soon you want to change it again.

What happens if your name is already taken

If the summoner name you want is already in use by another player, the client will tell you the name is unavailable. You'll need to choose a different name. There's no waitlist or reservation system — if someone else has it, you cannot use it unless they change their name first and the name becomes available again.

Names that belonged to inactive accounts may eventually be recycled by Riot Games, but this happens on their schedule and you cannot request it. If you want a specific name badly, your only option is to check back periodically and try again, or choose a variation (like adding numbers or underscores) that's similar to what you want.

Changing your name on mobile

You cannot change your summoner name directly in the Wild Rift app on your phone. You must use the Riot Games client on a computer. Log in on your desktop, make the change, and it will be reflected in Wild Rift on your phone the next time you open the app.

If you don't have access to a computer, you can use the Riot Games website on your phone's web browser. Go to the Riot Games account page, log in, and follow the same steps as you would on desktop. The process works the same way, and the change syncs to your mobile app within a few minutes.

Understanding Blue Essence versus Riot Points

Blue Essence is the in-game currency you earn by playing matches and opening champion shards. Riot Points is the premium currency you buy with real money. Both cost the same amount for a name change (1,380 Blue Essence or 390 Riot Points), so if you have Blue Essence saved up, you can use that instead of spending money.

If you're a new player or don't have much Blue Essence, it's usually better to wait for your 14-day window to reset rather than spend real money on a name change. Blue Essence is better used for unlocking champions or upgrading champion shards. Riot Points are meant for cosmetics like skins and battle passes, so using them for a name change is generally not the best value.

Restrictions and things to know

Your summoner name cannot contain spaces, and Riot Games will reject names that look like they're trying to impersonate Riot employees, pro players, or celebrities. Names that are purely numbers, or that use repeated characters to fill space (like "aaaaaa"), are also not allowed. The system checks these rules automatically when you try to save, so you'll know right away if your choice doesn't work.

If you change your name and then want to change it back to a previous name, you can do that, but you still have to wait 14 days between changes. There's no special "undo" button — each change counts as a separate name change on your timer. If you change your name today and regret it tomorrow, you'll have to wait 14 days before you can change it again, even if you're changing it back to what it was before.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username if I'm banned or suspended?

If your account is suspended or banned, you cannot change your summoner name until the suspension is lifted. Riot Games locks most account features during a penalty. Once your suspension ends, you can change your name normally.

Does changing my summoner name affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, wins, losses, and all match history stay exactly the same. Only the name displayed changes. Anyone looking at your profile will see your new name, but all your stats and achievements remain attached to your account.

What if I forget what my current summoner name is?

Log into the Riot Games client and go to your Account page. Your current summoner name is displayed right there. You can also see it in Wild Rift by opening your profile in the game.

Can I have different usernames on Wild Rift and League of Legends?

No. Your summoner name is shared across all Riot Games titles that use the same account. If you change it in Wild Rift, it changes in League of Legends and any other Riot game you play on that account.

What if the name I want has special characters or numbers?

You can use numbers in your summoner name, but special characters like @, #, or $ are not allowed. Underscores and hyphens are sometimes allowed depending on Riot's current rules, so try it and the system will tell you if it's rejected.