League Of Legends Critical Error | Step-by-Step Fixes

If you’re seeing a “Critical Error”in League of Legends (LoL), it usually means something in the game’s files, configuration, or system is crashing the game client.

🔧 Common “Critical Error” Causes in LoL:

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2. Missing or Outdated .NET Framework / Visual C++ Redistributable

3. Outdated GPU drivers

4. Incompatible third-party software (e.g., overlays, antivirus)

5. Damaged config files

6. Low system permissions or firewall blocking

✅ Step-by-Step Fixes

🛠️ 1. Run League as Administrator

• Right-click your LeagueClient.exe or shortcut.

• Click “Run as administrator”.

🛠️ 2. Repair Game Files

• Open the LoL Client.

• Click on the gear ⚙️ (top-right).

• Select “Initiate Full Repair”.

🛠️ 3. Delete Config and Logs Folders

• Go to your install location (default: C:\Riot Games\League of Legends)

• Delete the following folders:

  • Config

  • Logs

• These will be regenerated automatically.

🛠️ 4. Update or Reinstall .NET and Visual C++

• Download and install:

  • .NET Framework

  • Visual C++ Redistributables (2015–2022)

🛠️ 5. Update GPU Drivers

• Go to your GPU brand’s website:

  • NVIDIA: nvidia.com/drivers

  • AMD: amd.com/en/support

  • Intel: intel.com/download

🛠️ 6. Disable Third-Party Overlays & Background Apps

• Disable:

  • Discord overlay

  • GeForce Experience overlay

  • MSI Afterburner, Razer Cortex, etc.

• Turn off antivirus/firewall temporarily to test.

🛠️ 7. Reinstall League of Legends (if all else fails)

1. Uninstall LoL completely.

2. Delete the remaining Riot Games folder in C:\.

3. Re-download from https://www.leagueoflegends.com.

Optional Logs:

If you’re still stuck, the “LeagueClient Logs” in the Logs folder can help diagnose the issue.

Here’s a quick response for each possibility:

1. 🔧 League of Legends Server Status

Check the official Riot Games server status here:
👉 https://status.riotgames.com/

You can pick your region (NA, EUW, SEA, etc.) and check for maintenance or outages.

2. 🌍 Change Yo

• LoL accounts are region-locked.

• You can change your region through the client, but it may cost Riot Points (RP).

• Go to:

  • Client Settings → Account → Region → Transfer

3. 🔐 Private Servers

• Riot does not support or allow unofficial private servers.

• Playing on them can result in a ban from official servers.

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If you’re getting a “server not responding”the“inerror

• Restart your router

• Switch to a wired connection

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• Flush DNS: Open CMD as admin → type: ipconfig /flushdns