🧙 How to Change Your League of Legends Name for Free (Legally)
Whether you’ve outgrown “xXx420BlazeTeemo” or you’re ready to embrace your inner challenger with a more refined summoner name, the desire to change your League of Legends (LoL) name is universal. While Riot charges RP (Riot Points) for official name changes, there are a few free ways to rename yourself without paying a single blue essence (yes, really). Let’s go through the legit methods step-by-step.
🎮 The Official (Paid) Method First — For Reference
| Step 📋 | What to Do 💼 |
|---|---|
| Go to Client Settings | Click the gear icon in the top-right |
| Choose Account | Find the Summoner Name Change option |
| Cost | 1300 RP or 13,900 BE 🪙 |
That’s the standard method. But let’s get into what you’re really here for:
🆓 Method 1: Free Name Change Due to Inactivity
When Riot updates their name system, players with inactive names may lose ownership. If someone else tries to claim your name and your account is inactive (no match in 6–30 months), Riot may free it up.
How to take advantage:
– Use name checker tools or simply try to claim the name in the store.
– If you’re the original owner and someone else gets it, Riot may give you a free rename.
– Occasionally Riot automatically offers name changes during system migrations.
✅ Best For: Long-time players returning after a long break.
🆓 Method 2: Riot Server Merge or Riot ID Transition
When Riot migrated from Summoner Names to Riot IDs for most games (Valorant, TFT, Wild Rift), they allowed free changes.
💡 Tip: If Riot resets names again or shifts Riot ID formats, you may get another free change — this has happened during:
– Region merges (e.g., EUW + EUNE transitions)
– Riot account system overhauls
✅ Keep an eye on official Riot announcements.
🆓 Method 3: Riot Support Exception
Under certain conditions, Riot Support may offer a free name change if:
- Your name is offensive or violates community guidelines 🚫
- Your name is being impersonated or misused by others 🕵️♂️
- You’re being targeted or harassed due to your current username 🧠
How to do it:
1. Go to: support-leagueoflegends.riotgames.com
2. Submit a ticket under Account Management
3. Politely explain the reason and request a name change
✅ Best For: Those dealing with harassment or offensive legacy usernames.
🆓 Method 4: Use Riot ID Instead (For All Riot Games)
As of 2023+, Summoner Names are mostly used only in League of Legends. For other games:
- Your Riot ID shows in Valorant, TFT, etc.
- Riot ID changes are free once every 90 days.
To change your Riot ID:
1. Go to account.riotgames.com
2. Log in and click Riot ID
3. Enter your new name and tagline (e.g., EzClap#NA1)
4. Click Save ✅
⏱️ You can repeat every 90 days!
🧠 Tips for Picking a Great New Name
🎯 Choose a name that is:
– Clean and easy to remember
– Not too long (max 16 characters)
– Avoids special characters or excessive caps
– Unlikely to be flagged as offensive or impersonating
Examples:
– “MundoGoesWhere” ✔️
– “ZzZxYaBoi_420” ❌
📬 What If My Desired Name Is Taken?
You can still try:
– Adding a small twist: “ThreshTrap” → “ThreshTrapz”
– Using alt casing or numbers: “ViVision” → “V1Vision”
– Combining champion and role: “JhinBot” or “ViktorMid”
🔎 Name tracking tools like op.gg or na.op.gg may help you see when a name was last used.
🧾 Summary Table
| Method | Cost | Eligibility | Renewal Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store Name Change | 1300 RP / 13,900 BE | Anyone | Anytime (paid) |
| Inactivity Reset | Free | Long absence, name freed up | Rare |
| Riot ID Reset (All Games) | Free | Every 90 days | 90 days |
| Riot Server Migration | Free | During major Riot account events | Rare |
| Riot Support Ticket | Free (case-based) | Offensive/impersonation issues | One-time exception |
🏁 Final Thoughts
While Riot wants to monetize name changes (and who can blame them), there are legit workarounds and free moments to claim a fresh identity in the Rift. Keep an eye on announcements, check Riot ID policies, and if necessary, don’t hesitate to reach out to support.
🧙♂️ Remember: Your name is your brand — so pick one that makes your enemies tilt before the game even starts.