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League of Legends · Troubleshooting Guide · Crashes & Freezes

How to Fix League of Legends
Crashing

If League of Legends keeps crashing or freezing, follow these steps in order. Crashes are almost always local — GPU drivers, corrupted files, or conflicting software — rather than server-side issues.

General Guidance Only

These steps are provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect the latest game updates. Port numbers, menu paths, and settings can vary by platform and version. GamerOutage.com is not responsible for any outcomes resulting from following this guide. When in doubt, refer to the publisher's official support site.

Step-by-Step Fix

Update GPU drivers

Outdated GPU drivers cause LoL crashes, especially after major patches. Install the latest driver via NVIDIA GeForce Experience or AMD Adrenalin using the clean install option.

Run the LoL full repair

In the League of Legends client: click the Settings gear → General → Initiate Full Repair. This scans and replaces every corrupted game file.

Disable all overlays

Discord overlay, NVIDIA overlay, and Xbox Game Bar can conflict with the LoL process. Disable every overlay and test. The client will warn you about overlays if it detects them.

Run the Riot Client as administrator

Right-click the Riot Client shortcut → Properties → Compatibility → check "Run this program as an administrator". This resolves permission issues that cause LoL to crash on launch.

Lower in-game graphics

In LoL: Settings → Video → set Character Quality, Environment Quality, and Effects Quality all to Low. Disable Shadows. This relieves GPU pressure that can cause crashes on older hardware.

Check for Windows compatibility issues

Right-click the Riot Client shortcut → Properties → Compatibility tab → check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows 8. Some Windows 11 installations have compatibility issues with older Riot versions.

Is it server-side?

Check real-time player reports — if reports are spiking, it's on Riot Games's end, not yours.

Check LoL Status →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does League of Legends keep crashing?

LoL crashes are most often caused by outdated GPU drivers, overlays (Discord, GeForce) conflicting with the game, or corrupted install files. Update drivers, disable all overlays, and run the full repair tool in the LoL client settings.

League of Legends crashes during champ select — how do I fix it?

Champ select crashes are usually caused by a corrupted game files or a client bug. Run the full repair in LoL client settings. If it persists after a patch, it's usually a widespread bug and Riot will issue a fix.

LoL crashes immediately after logging in — why?

Immediate post-login crashes usually mean the client itself is corrupted. Run the full repair, then if that fails, uninstall the Riot Client and LoL completely and do a fresh install from leagueoflegends.com.

More League of Legends Fix Guides

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