FPS drops, stutter, or high ping in game
Lag that wasn’t there before.
Try these in order
- Lower graphics presets and turn off VSync.
- Close browsers and overlays like Discord or recording tools.
- Update your graphics driver and install Windows updates.
- Use a wired connection, then test in a normal game.
Still broken? Restart your PC once more, then contact Riot Support with your logs.
More basic problems
- BasicGame won’t start after champion selectThe loading screen never appears after everyone locks in.
- BasicClient not responding, stuck loading or can’t log inThe client freezes, loses its connection or hangs on the loading screen.
- Basic“Vanguard session is initializing” won’t go awayLeague is waiting for Vanguard to finish loading and never starts.
- BasicRiot Client won’t openNothing happens when you start the Riot Client.
- BasicBlack screen after loading into a matchThe game runs but you only see black.