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How to record League of Legends on Windows

The setup: install RiftRec and play — auto-record is on by default, so supported matches save to the Videos tab without pressing a record button. Everything else builds on this.

Beginner·4 min read
RiftRec Games tab with Auto Record enabled
Recording

Best recording settings

Encoder, FPS and bitrate for smooth, small recordings on any GPU.

Beginner·4 min
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Reduce recording lag

Reduce recording overhead with hardware encoding and game-window capture.

Beginner·5 min
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Best free League recorder

What to look for in a recorder, and how RiftRec compares.

Beginner·6 min
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Reviewing your VODs

How to review a League VOD

A repeatable routine for finding your own mistakes on replay.

Beginner·6 min
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How to review deaths

Turn every death into one concrete fix for your next game.

Intermediate·5 min
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VOD review checklist

The 8 things to check every review, in the right order.

Intermediate·4 min
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Sharing & coaching

Share a VOD with your coach

Get your gameplay in front of a coach in one click with Review rooms.

Beginner·3 min
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How to share recordings

Clips, links and Review rooms — when to use each one.

Beginner·3 min
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Coaching with RiftRec

Run live review sessions with synced playback, voice and notes.

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