Client stuck on “Updating” or in a patching loop
The patcher never finishes.
Try these in order
- Close the client fully in Task Manager, then reopen it.
- Use the Repair option for League in Riot Client settings.
- Make sure the install drive has plenty of free space.
- Switch DNS or turn off your VPN, then retry.
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.