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League of Legends: How to show champion names instead of summoner names?

Belmin Kopic

Published: 21:04, 04 December 2023

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League of Legends: How to show champion names instead of summoner names?

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Summoner Names were unique and personal, but Riot ID became the universal identifier across all Riot Games' IPs.
To display champion names, players can go to the options menu, select the 'Interface' tab, and find the 'Show Names Above Healthbar' option.

League of Legends: How to show champion names instead of summoner names?

Riot Games introduced a feature allowing League of Legends players to display champion names instead of Summoner names during in-game encounters.

In a strategic move, Riot Games introduced a feature a few seasons back that allows League of Legends players to display champion names instead of Summoner names during in-game encounters.

Summoner Names, once unique and personal, took a back seat as Riot ID became the universal identifier across all Riot Games’ IPs. This integration brought uniformity, albeit with its own set of considerations.

Here's a concise guide for those who prefer gameplay clarity with champion names instead of Summoner names.

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Evolution from Summoner Names to Riot ID

Summoner Names, a unique identifier for each player, were phased out in favor of Riot ID, a single IGN shared across Riot Games' portfolio. This transition was a norm, except for League of Legends, until they harmonized it across all their titles.

However, given that multiple individuals can share the same Riot ID name with distinct hashtags, gameplay interactions may lose the personal touch that Summoner Names once provided.

Customizing In-Game display

For those desiring a return to the roots of League of Legends, where champion identities take precedence over Riot IDs, Riot Games offers a solution.

Follow these steps to display Champion Names:

Go to the options menu, accessible by pressing the ‘Esc’ key during gameplay.
Select the ‘Interface’ tab within the menu.
Navigate down to find the 'Show Names Above Healthbar' option.
Within this option, choose 'Champion Name' (the default is typically set to “Summoner Name”).
Confirm your selection by clicking “Okay.”

Now, revel in the League of Legends experience with Champion Names taking the spotlight, allowing for better recognition, especially when adorned in various skins that might otherwise obscure identities.