How to Record League of Legends Gameplay on PC

Why Record Your League Games?

Recording your League of Legends games isn't just for content creators. If you're trying to climb ranked, reviewing your own gameplay is one of the fastest ways to improve. You'll spot mistakes you never noticed in the moment — missed skill shots, bad positioning, wasted cooldowns, poor wave management.

Pro players and coaches have been using VOD review for years. With the right tools, you can do the same thing without any of the hassle.

Method 1: Use Ascent (Easiest)

The fastest way to record League is with a dedicated game recorder like Ascent. Here's how:

Step 1: Download and Install

Download Ascent from tryascent.gg. The installer is small and takes under a minute.

Step 2: Launch and Play

Open Ascent, then launch League of Legends. Ascent automatically detects when your game starts and begins recording — no manual setup needed.

Step 3: Review Your Game

After your match, Ascent saves the recording locally and runs analysis on your gameplay. You can review the full VOD, see detailed insights about your performance, and identify key moments.

Step 4: Share (Optional)

Want to share a play with friends? Upload your clip to Ascent Cloud and send them a link. You get 5 GB of free storage.

Why this method is best:

• Zero configuration — it just works
• Less than 1% FPS impact — built natively in Rust, not Electron, so the app barely uses any resources
• Game analysis gives you actionable improvement tips
• Automatic game detection for League and 10,000+ other games

Method 2: Use the League Client Replay System

Riot's built-in replay system lets you re-watch games after they finish. It's not technically "recording" — it saves game data and re-renders it in the client.

How to Use It

1. After a game ends, go to your Match History in the League client
2. Click the Download button on any recent match
3. Open the replay and use the built-in camera tools

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Built into the client, no extra software
• Free camera mode for cinematic angles
• No FPS impact during the actual game

Cons:

• Replays expire after a patch update
• You can't record voice comms or your reactions
• No automatic recording — you have to manually download each game
• No game analysis
• Can't share replay files easily

Method 3: Use OBS Studio

OBS is a powerful option if you want full control over your recording settings.

Setup for League

1. Download OBS from obsproject.com
2. Create a new Scene and add a Game Capture source
3. Set the source to capture "League of Legends (TM) Client"
4. Under Settings > Output, choose your encoder:
   • NVIDIA users: select NVENC
   • AMD users: select AMF
   • Others: select x264 (higher CPU usage)
5. Set your bitrate (8,000-15,000 Kbps for 1080p 60fps)
6. Hit Start Recording before your game

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Fully customizable settings
• Can record webcam overlay
• Open-source and free

Cons:

• Requires manual setup and starting/stopping
• No automatic game detection
• Learning curve for optimal settings
• No game analysis

Method 4: NVIDIA ShadowPlay

If you have an NVIDIA GPU, ShadowPlay offers low-impact recording with Instant Replay.

Setup

1. Open GeForce Experience and enable the In-Game Overlay
2. Press Alt+Z to open the overlay in-game
3. Enable Instant Replay to automatically save the last 5 minutes
4. Or press Alt+F9 to start/stop manual recording

Pros: Low FPS impact, Instant Replay Cons: NVIDIA only, no game analysis, limited sharing

Best Recording Settings for League of Legends

Regardless of which tool you use, these settings work well for League:

League isn't as graphically demanding as other games, so even mid-range PCs can record at 1080p 60fps without issues — especially when using hardware encoding.

Tips for Better League Recordings

1. Use hardware encoding — Always prefer NVENC, AMF, or QuickSync over CPU encoding. Your FPS will thank you.
2. Record the full game — Don't just clip highlights. Reviewing full games (including laning phase mistakes) is where the real improvement happens.
3. Review with a purpose — Watch for 2-3 specific things per VOD: deaths, missed CS, or map awareness. Don't try to analyze everything at once.
4. Use game analysis — Tools like Ascent can automatically flag key moments and patterns in your gameplay, saving you time.

The Bottom Line

For most League players, Ascent is the easiest and most effective option. It auto-detects your game, records with near-zero FPS impact, and gives you built-in insights to improve — all for free.

If you prefer manual control, OBS is powerful but requires setup. And Riot's built-in replays work for occasional review but lack the convenience of automatic recording.

Download Ascent and start recording your League games today.