League of Legends might be a highly competitive game, but at its heart, it’s also a social experience. Whether you’re queuing for Ranked, clashing in Clash, or diving into ARAM for fun, having friends on your side can make a big difference—not just in your win rate, but in your enjoyment of the game.
Adding friends on League is simple once you know where to look. Whether you’re playing on PC or using the mobile companion app, here’s how to expand your friends list and stay connected with fellow Summoners.
Step-by-Step: How to Add Friends in the League Client
1. Open the League Client
After launching the game, you’ll see your friends list on the right-hand side of the main client window. This sidebar is your social hub—where you can see who’s online, join parties, and send messages.
2. Click the “Add Friend” Icon
At the top right of the friends list, look for a small “+” icon or “Add Friend” button. Click it to bring up the friend request window.
3. Enter Your Friend’s Summoner Name
Type your friend’s exact Summoner Name into the search field. Names are case-sensitive and must match precisely—including any special characters or spaces.
Some regions use a Riot ID and tagline format (e.g., SummonerName#EUW), especially in the Riot-wide system used across games like Valorant and Legends of Runeterra. If prompted, be sure to include the correct tag.
4. Send the Request
Click “Send Request” and wait. Once your friend accepts, they’ll appear in your friends list. From there, you can invite them to lobbies, chat, or spectate their games.
Adding Friends Across Riot Games
Riot has unified friend lists across its entire ecosystem. That means your friends in League of Legends can also show up in Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and other Riot titles—depending on your privacy settings.
If you’ve added a friend in another Riot game, they may already appear in your League client, especially if they’re online and active.
Using the Riot Mobile App
If you’re away from your PC, you can still manage your friends list using the Riot Mobile App (available for iOS and Android). Features include:
- Viewing who’s online
- Sending and receiving friend requests
- Chatting with friends
- Checking match history and stats
Simply log in with your Riot account, tap the friends icon, and search for Summoner Names the same way you would in the PC client.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you’re having trouble adding a friend, consider these common issues:
- Wrong Region: You and your friend must be on the same server (e.g., EUW, NA, KR).
- Incorrect Spelling: Even one misplaced character can block the request.
- Privacy Settings: Your friend might have disabled friend requests from non-friends.
- Already Friends: Sometimes players forget they’ve already sent or accepted a request—check your list before retrying.
Final Thoughts
Adding friends in League of Legends is a quick and rewarding process. Whether you’re looking to coordinate better team comps, dodge solo queue tilt, or just chat during downtime, building a friends list is part of what makes the League experience more personal—and more fun.
So the next time you click with someone in a random game or want to reconnect with a returning player, don’t hesitate. Send that friend request, queue up together, and start stacking wins as a team.
Written by:
Christian