Change your Wild Rift 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 select the option to change your summoner name. The process takes a few minutes and costs 1,300 Blue Essence (the in-game currency you earn by playing) or 390 Riot Points (the premium currency you buy with real money). Once you confirm the change, your new name appears when ready in Wild Rift and all other Riot games tied to that account.

You cannot change your username directly from the Wild Rift mobile app — you must use the desktop client or the Riot Games website. This is because Riot Games manages all summoner names across their entire ecosystem (League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift), so the change needs to happen in one central location.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your Wild Rift username through the Riot Games client on a computer, not through the mobile app.
  • The change costs either 1,300 Blue Essence (earned through play) or 390 Riot Points (purchased with money).
  • Your new username takes effect when ready across all Riot games on your account.
  • You can change your name once every 30 days, and certain names containing profanity or impersonation are blocked automatically.

Step-by-step: changing your summoner name

Open the Riot Games client on your computer and log in with your account. Click on your summoner name or profile icon in the top right corner of the client window. Select "Account" or "Profile Settings" from the dropdown menu — the exact wording depends on which Riot game client version you have, but it will be near the top of the menu.

Look for a section labeled "Summoner Name" or "Change Summoner Name." Click the edit button next to your current name. Type your new summoner name into the text field. Riot Games will show you when ready whether the name is available — if it is taken or violates naming rules, you will see a red message telling you why. Once you enter a name that is available, select your payment method (Blue Essence or Riot Points) and confirm the purchase. Your new name becomes active right away.

What names are not allowed

Riot Games blocks summoner names that contain profanity, slurs, or references to hate groups. Names that impersonate Riot employees, professional players, or streamers are also rejected. The system checks automatically when you try to claim a name, so you will know before you pay whether your choice is blocked.

Names that are too similar to existing names may also be rejected — for example, if someone already has "ShadowKnight," you cannot claim "ShadowKnight1" or "ShadowKnight." Riot Games reserves certain names for professional players and content creators, so some names you might expect to be available are not.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your summoner name, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This rule applies even if you change it back to your original name. If you try to change your name before 30 days have passed, the client will show you a countdown timer telling you how many days remain.

Plan your name change carefully because you are locked into it for a month. If you realize when ready after changing your name that you made a typo or do not like it, you still have to wait the full 30 days before you can change it again.

Using Blue Essence versus Riot Points

Blue Essence is the currency you earn by playing Wild Rift and other Riot games. You get it from winning matches, completing missions, and opening champion shards. If you have 1,300 Blue Essence saved up, you can change your name for free in terms of real money — you are only spending currency you already earned.

Riot Points are purchased with real money and cost money to obtain. Using Riot Points to change your name means paying real currency for something you could do with earned currency. The only reason to use Riot Points is if you want to change your name when ready and do not have enough Blue Essence yet. Most players wait until they have earned enough Blue Essence rather than spending money on a name change.

What happens to your match history and rank

Your summoner name change does not affect your rank, match history, or any of your progress in Wild Rift. Your account stays exactly the same — only the name displayed changes. All your ranked games, win rate, and champion statistics remain attached to your account under your new name.

Other players will see your new name in matches and in the client, but your old name will not appear anywhere. If you were climbing ranked before the name change, your progress continues under your new name with no interruption.

If you cannot find the name change option

If you are using an older version of the Riot Games client, the menu layout may be different. Try clicking on your profile icon and looking for "Settings," "Preferences," or "Account Management." If you still cannot find the option, update your Riot Games client to the latest version — Riot regularly changes the interface, and an outdated client may not show the name change feature.

If you are on a mobile device, remember that you cannot change your name through the Wild Rift app itself. You must log into the Riot Games website or use the desktop client. Go to the Riot Games website, sign in, navigate to your account settings, and look for the summoner name section there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Wild Rift username on my phone?

No, you must use the Riot Games client on a computer or the Riot Games website. The Wild Rift mobile app does not have a name change feature because Riot Games manages summoner names centrally across all their games.

What if my desired username is taken?

If a name is taken, the client will tell you it is unavailable. You can either choose a different name or wait to see if the person holding that name becomes inactive — Riot Games does not recycle inactive names, so taken names stay taken indefinitely.

Do I lose anything when I change my summoner name?

No, your rank, match history, champions, skins, and all progress stay the same. Only the name displayed changes. Other players will see your new name in future matches.

Can I change my name back to my old one after 30 days?

Yes, after 30 days you can change your name to anything available, including your previous name. You will need to pay the cost again (1,300 Blue Essence or 390 Riot Points).

Why does my name change cost Riot Points or Blue Essence?

Riot Games charges for name changes to prevent spam and reduce the number of people constantly switching names. The cost is low enough that regular players can afford it with earned currency, but high enough that it discourages frivolous changes.