In League of Legends, your username is your identity. It’s what teammates see in the lobby, what opponents see on the Rift, and often the first thing people remember about your gameplay. But what happens when your in-game name no longer suits you? Can you change it?
The short answer is: yes, you can change your Summoner Name—but with a few important caveats.
Riot Account Username vs. Summoner Name
First, it’s crucial to understand that Riot Games uses two types of identifiers:
- Riot Account Username: This is the login credential you use to access your Riot account. It’s not visible to other players and can only be changed under specific conditions, such as regional transfers or one-time updates prompted by Riot.
- Summoner Name: This is the public-facing name that appears in-game, on your profile, and during matches. It’s the name you can change—at a cost.
How to Change Your Summoner Name
If you want a new in-game identity, here’s how to do it:
- Log into the League of Legends client.
- Click the “Store” icon (the little stack of coins).
- Navigate to the “Account” section (usually marked with a silhouette icon).
- Choose “Summoner Name Change.”
- You’ll be prompted to enter your new desired name and check availability.
Cost of Changing Your Name
A Summoner Name change isn’t free. As of now, the cost is:
- 13,900 Blue Essence (BE) – the in-game currency earned through playing
- 1,300 Riot Points (RP) – the premium currency purchased with real money
This pricing makes name changes relatively accessible, especially for longtime players who have accumulated BE.
Name Availability and Restrictions
Before committing to a new name, keep in mind:
- The name must be unique across your region.
- It must follow Riot’s naming guidelines—no offensive, copyrighted, or impersonating content.
- If your desired name is taken but inactive, Riot may free it up during periodic Summoner Name cleanups.
Riot usually reclaims inactive names if the associated account hasn’t played for a significant period (usually 2+ years, depending on level and activity).
Can You Change Your Riot Account Username?
Changing your Riot Account Username (used for login) is more restricted. Riot allowed a one-time username update when accounts were unified across games like Valorant, TFT, and Wild Rift, but after that, you cannot change your login name unless prompted by Riot or under very specific circumstances, like merging regions or resolving account conflicts.
Final Thoughts
Yes, you can change your Summoner Name in League of Legends, and the process is fairly straightforward—so long as you’re willing to spend some BE or RP. Whether you’re rebranding, escaping a cringy old alias, or just starting fresh, changing your name can be a fun way to evolve your identity on the Rift.
Just remember: your gameplay sticks with you, no matter what name you use. So make it a name worth remembering.
Written by:
Christian