You can change your summoner name through the League of Legends client, and it costs 1,300 Riot Points the first time

Open the League of Legends client, click on your summoner name in the top right corner, and select "Change Summoner Name" from the dropdown menu. You'll be taken to a screen where you can enter your new name, review Riot's naming rules, and confirm the purchase. The change takes effect when ready after you complete the transaction.

The first name change costs 1,300 Riot Points. If you change your name again later, each subsequent change also costs 1,300 Riot Points. Riot Points are purchased with real money through the client's store, though the exact dollar amount varies by region and current promotions.

Key Takeaways

  • Access the name change feature directly from the League of Legends client by clicking your summoner name and selecting the change option.
  • Your new summoner name must follow Riot's naming policy: no offensive language, no impersonation of pro players or Riot staff, and no names that are already taken.
  • The first name change costs 1,300 Riot Points, and each additional change costs the same amount.
  • Your new name appears when ready after purchase, and you can change it again anytime as long as you have Riot Points.
  • If your account is restricted or banned, you cannot change your summoner name until the restriction is lifted.

What names are not allowed

Riot has specific rules about what you can name your summoner. You cannot use offensive language, slurs, or anything that violates their Code of Conduct. You also cannot impersonate professional players, Riot employees, or other well-known community members. Names that are already taken by another player are blocked, so you'll get an error message if you try to use one.

Names that reference illegal activity, sexual content, or real-world violence are rejected during the name change process. If you try to submit a name that breaks these rules, the client will tell you the name is unavailable and ask you to choose something else. There's no appeal process for rejected names—you straightforward need to pick a different one.

How to buy Riot Points if you don't have them

Open the League of Legends client and click the Riot Points icon (usually in the top right corner near your account balance). This opens the store where you can purchase Riot Points using a credit card, debit card, or other payment methods your region supports. Select the amount you want to buy—the smallest bundle is usually enough to cover a single name change.

After your purchase completes, the Riot Points appear in your account when ready. You can then go back to the summoner name change screen and complete the transaction. Keep in mind that Riot Points are region-locked to your account's server, so you cannot transfer them between regions.

What happens if your account is restricted or banned

If your account is under a restriction—such as a chat ban, ranked restriction, or suspension—you cannot change your summoner name until the restriction expires. This is a deliberate design choice by Riot to prevent players from evading accountability by changing their identity mid-penalty.

If your account is permanently banned, you cannot change your name because you cannot log in. If you believe a ban was issued in error, you can contact Riot Support through their website to appeal, but name changes are not possible while the ban is active.

How long the name change takes to show up

Your new summoner name appears in the client when ready after you complete the purchase. Other players will see your new name in their next game or when they search for you in the client. There is no waiting period—the change is live right away.

If you see your old name still appearing somewhere in the client after a few minutes, try logging out and logging back in. This refreshes the client's display and should show your new name everywhere.

Changing your name back to a previous one

If you want to use a summoner name you had before, you can change to it again as long as no one else has claimed it in the meantime. straightforward go through the name change process and enter your old name. If it's available, you can purchase the change and switch back. If someone else has taken it, you'll need to choose a different name.

There is no special discount or free option for reverting to a previous name. Each change, whether it's to a brand-new name or a name you used years ago, costs 1,300 Riot Points.

What to do if the name you want is taken

If the summoner name you want is already in use, the client will tell you it's unavailable when you try to submit it. You have two options: choose a different name, or wait to see if the player using that name becomes inactive long enough for Riot to free it up.

Riot does not publicly state how long an account must be inactive before its name becomes available for reuse. The timeframe appears to vary, and there's no way to request that a specific name be released. Your best approach is to pick an alternative name now and check back on your preferred name periodically to see if it becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name for free?

No. Every summoner name change costs 1,300 Riot Points, which must be purchased with real money. There are no free name changes, and Riot does not offer discounts or promotions on this feature.

What if I change my name and then regret it when ready?

You can change your name again right away by paying another 1,300 Riot Points. Riot does not offer refunds for name changes or a grace period to undo the transaction. If you want to switch back, you must pay the full cost again.

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

No. Your rank, match history, and all account statistics stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. Other players can still find your old match history by searching your new summoner name.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my summoner name?

Summoner names can include spaces and some special characters, but the exact rules depend on your region and language. The name change screen will tell you when ready if a character is not allowed. Stick to letters, numbers, and spaces if you're unsure.

What if someone is using my real name as their summoner name?

Having the same name as another player is not a violation of Riot's rules. You cannot force someone to change their name just because it matches yours. If the account is impersonating you specifically—claiming to be you or using your likeness—you can report it to Riot Support, but a straightforward name match is not grounds for action.