If you’ve found yourself banned or suspended from League of Legends, you’re probably looking for answers. Let’s break it all down – what happened, why it happened, and what to expect next. We’ll keep things clear but with a touch of unpredictability – just like your last match.
Understanding Bans, Suspensions, and Restrictions
Let’s start with the basics:
Bans and suspensions are essentially the same: they block access to your account for a set time (or permanently). This article focuses mostly on these penalties.
Restrictions, on the other hand, are milder. Think of them as warning shots – limited consequences for smaller rule-breaking, like temporary chat mutes or delays when queuing for a match. Your account still works, but with some training wheels slapped on.
Some common restrictions:
Chat Restrictions – For verbal abuse or toxic behavior.
Leaverbuster – For going AFK or quitting early.
Queue Dodging – For exiting champ select one too many times.
Temporary vs. Permanent Suspensions
Temporary bans mean you’re locked out of your account for a limited time – usually days or weeks. These often follow previous warnings, like chat restrictions, but a major offense can trigger one right away. It’s your chance to hit pause, think things through, and return better.
Then there are ID Bans, which are longer, more serious penalties tied to your identity, not just your account. These aren’t your everyday suspensions – check our ID Ban page for more.
Permanent bans, aka permabans, are the end of the line. These happen when repeated bad behavior shows no signs of stopping. Think of it as Riot’s final word. When we say “permanent,” we mean it.
Why Was I Banned?
When you try to log in, you’ll get the reason for your penalty. For a clearer picture, here are some behaviors that can lead to a ban:
Negative Attitude – Griefing, giving up, dragging the team down.
Verbal Abuse – Harassment, hate speech, or just being a jerk in chat.
AFK/Leaving Games – Abandoning your team mid-game.
Intentional Feeding – Purposely dying to help the enemy.
Hate Speech – Racism, sexism, homophobia – this will get you gone, fast.
Cheating – Using third-party programs that aren’t allowed.
Inappropriate Summoner Names – You know the ones.
Other – Things like account sharing, boosting, win-trading – these break our Terms of Service and can get you banned even if they’re not in the in-game report list.
Can My Suspension or Ban Be Removed?
Usually? No. If the Instant Feedback System flagged you, and the penalty was applied correctly, it stays.
We don’t take bans lightly. Major punishments are typically preceded by clear warnings and lesser restrictions. If someone keeps crossing the line despite those chances, it’s safe to say they’re not planning to change.
In especially severe cases, bans can be instant. No warm-up. No warnings.
Still think your ban was a mistake? Here’s how to appeal:
Choose “Discuss a Personal Suspension, Ban, or Restriction”
Fill in the necessary info and submit
How to Avoid Getting Banned Again
Stay cool. Respect others. Play the game.
Sounds simple, but in the heat of battle, emotions flare. If you feel like tilting, try:
/fullmute– Silence all players/muteself– Mute yourself (yes, sometimes that helps)/deafen– Mute both chat and pings
Use these tools to keep your focus where it belongs: the game.
Common Questions
What if I get banned again?
Each infraction stacks. A mild punishment today could be a permaban tomorrow if you don’t change your behavior.
But someone else was playing on my account!
That’s on you. Account sharing is against the rules. If you suspect your account was hacked or misused, start account recovery here.
Another player was worse than me!
That doesn’t excuse your behavior. If someone’s toxic, report them. Then mute, block, and move on. Let us handle the rest.
I don’t think I deserved a ban.
We follow internal policies and community standards when deciding what behavior warrants a ban. If you were banned, it’s likely not your first offense – or it was a big enough problem that it skipped warnings altogether. We provide chat logs so you can understand what went wrong.
Final Thoughts
We want League to be competitive, intense, and fun – for everyone. That only happens when players bring their best selves to the Rift. If you’ve received a suspension or ban, consider it a turning point. Learn from it, grow past it, and prove you belong.
Let’s make the Rift a better place.
