How to Fix FPS Drops in League of Legends: 8 Tested Ways

Fix League of Legends FPS drop issues before they throw off your timing mid-fight. Whether your frames keep skipping when you move the camera, drag the mouse, or just randomly dip during gameplay, it’s a pain that ruins your focus.

The cause? Could be Vanguard. Could be high CPU usage in the background. Could just be your frame rate cap stuck at 30, or high ping. Either way, here’s how to sort it:

How can I fix LoL FPS drops on PC?

NOTE

Before we start,  make sure your computer isn’t overheating , try disabling all game sounds, and undo any recent overclocking.

1. Close unused apps

1. 1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch the Task Manager./

2. 2. In the Processes tab, you’ll see all the programs currently running on your computer.

3. 3. Click on the CPU column to sort the active processes.

   

4. 4. Select the processes that take up much CPU and right-click on them.

5. 5. Click on End task.

   

A great way to fix FPS drops in LoL is to close the apps you don’t currently use. It is likely that your CPU is being used by them and that is why you are experiencing lag in your game.

Ending the unused apps can be easily done via Task Manager. All you need to do is sort the list of tasks by CPU usage and end those which use up a lot of it, for which you have no important use at the moment.

2. Optimize game settings

Adjusting game settings can help find a good balance that stops sudden FPS drops in LoL.

Video settings

1. Open League of Legends and enter a game. (If League of Legends won’t start properly, you might want to check out this guide to fix LoL startup issues before proceeding with repairs.)
2. Press Esc Key to open Options.
3. Click the Video tab.
4. Use the following configuration to reduce FPS drops:
   • Settings: Custom
   • Resolution: Match desktop resolution
   • Character Quality: Very Low
   • Environment Quality: Very Low
   • Shadows: No Shadow
   • Effects Quality: Very Low
   • Frame Rate Cap: 60 FPS
   • Wait for Vertical Sync: Unchecked
   • Anti-Aliasing: Unchecked.

Interface settings

1. Switch from the Video tab to Interface.
2. Apply the following settings:
   • Uncheck Enable HUD animations
   • Uncheck Show Target Frame on attack
   • Uncheck Enable line missile display
   • Uncheck Show Attack Range.

If the LoL FPS drop problem persists after making these changes, head to the next method.
If you also experience issues with LoL not going full screen, this fix for fullscreen problems might help.

3. Set FPS cap in LoL

1. While playing League of Legends, hit the Esc key to launch the Options.
2. Now, go to the Video tab from the navigation pane.
3. Click on the Frame Rate Cap dropdown menu and select 60 FPS from the list of options. You may select any other desired rate here, but make sure you system can support it.
4. Finally, click on OK at the bottom to save the changes.

For further tips on boosting your FPS, check out this guide to increase League of Legends FPS.

4. Set LoL process priority to high

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch the Task Manager, and go to the Details tab from the top.
2. Locate the League of Legends process, right-click on it, hover the cursor over Set Priority, and select High from the list of options.
3. Click on Change priority in the confirmation prompt that pops up.

Once you have set the League of Legends priority to High, check if the FPS drop issue is fixed. If you find that League of Legends doesn’t launch champion select properly after changing priorities, this fix for champion select not launching might be worth a look.

5. Repair corrupt game files

1. Open League of Legends
2. Click on the question mark (?) icon in the top right-hand corner.
3. Click Repair and wait for the process to finish.

The repair process can take up to 30 minutes, depending on how bad the situation is, so be patient. This will ensure LoL works fine, preventing FPS drops and PC crashes.

7. Reset your graphics card software

Graphics cards come with their own software: NVIDIA comes with the NVIDIA Control Panel and AMD has the Catalyst Control Center.

Reset the NVIDIA Control Panel:

1. Right-click on your desktop and then select NVIDIA Control Panel.
2. Select Manage 3D Settings.
3. Select Restore, and then choose the appropriate response in case a confirmation prompt pops up.

Reset AMD Catalyst Control Center

In order to reset the AMD Catalyst Control Center, right-click on your desktop, then select Catalyst Control Center (aka VISION center), go to Preferences and click on Restore Factory Defaults.

1. Right-click on your Desktop.
2. Select Catalyst Control Center/ Vision Center.
3. Go to Preferences.
4. Click on Restore Factory Defaults.

The two programs allow users to set up profiles that potentially interfere with League of Legends. By resetting them to default values, you allow LoL to take control over the graphics settings.

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8. Enable High-performance power settings

1. Open the Control Panel and go to Power Options.
2. Select High Performance from the list of power plans.
3. Save settings and go bag to League of Legends.

How to Check FPS in League of Legends

To see your current FPS and ping in LoL, press Ctrl + F during a match. You’ll see a small overlay in the top-right corner showing both values.
If it doesn’t appear, go to Settings > Hotkeys > Display and make sure “Toggle FPS Display” is assigned.

What’s the best FPS for League of Legends?

Anywhere between 30-60 FPS is good and will actually enjoy playing the games. If you can get it higher, say 75 FPS, it’s surely going to enhance the experience.

It’s best if you try out various FPS settings, and choose the one where the game runs the best.

Wrapping up

If your League of Legends FPS suddenly drops, even to 0, this guide provides effective solutions.

Whether you’re on Windows 10 or 11, optimizing settings, updating drivers, and changing power options can fix performance issues and lag. Combine these methods for a smoother gaming experience.