How to Increase Your FPS in League of Legends: 2026 Performance Guide

Purpose of this Guide
Step-by-Step Optimization Process
Use Case: Low-End vs. High-End Hardware
Achieving Best Results
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Disclaimer

Purpose

With the 2026 update and the integration of more advanced security features like Riot Vanguard, League of Legends (LoL) requires more system resources than ever. The purpose of this tutorial is to provide a streamlined roadmap to reclaiming your frames per second (FPS), reducing input lag, and ensuring your hardware isn't the reason you lose your next match.

Step-by-Step Optimization

1. In-Game Video Settings Tweak

Open your settings menu (Esc) and apply the following for maximum performance:

Resolution: Match your monitor's native resolution.
Window Mode: Full Screen.
Character Quality: Low or Medium.
Environment Quality: Low.
Shadows: Off.
Effects Quality: Low.
Wait for Vertical Sync: Unchecked.

2. Windows 11 Gaming Optimizations

Game Mode: Ensure "Game Mode" is toggled ON.
Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling: Search for "Graphics Settings" and turn this ON.
Power Plan: Set your Power Mode to Best Performance.

3. GPU Driver Configuration

NVIDIA: Open NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Set "Low Latency Mode" to Ultra.
AMD: Open Radeon Software > Gaming > League of Legends > Enable Radeon Anti-Lag.

Use Case

Low-End Laptop: Prioritize "Shadows Off" and enable "Close Client during game" in the LoL Client settings.
High-End Desktop: Focus on "Low Latency" settings to reduce input delay even at high frame rates.

Best Results

Users following this guide typically see a 20-30% increase in average FPS and a significant reduction in micro-stutters during heavy teamfights.

FAQ

Does Vanguard lower my FPS?: Vanguard uses minimal resources but can conflict with third-party overlays. Try disabling Discord or Overwolf overlays if stuttering persists.
Why is my FPS capped at 60?: Check if VSync is enabled in-game or within your GPU's global settings.

Disclaimer

Modifying system settings is done at your own risk. Always create a System Restore point before applying deep Windows optimizations.