How to record League of Legends games on Windows
Recording your games is the single fastest way to climb — you can't fix mistakes you never see. This guide gets League recording automatically on Windows in about two minutes, so every match is saved for you without ever clicking "record".
1. Install RiftRec
Download RiftRec for Windows 10 or 11 and run the installer — it takes a few seconds. You don't need an account to record locally; your VODs are standard H.264 MP4 files saved on your own PC.
2. Auto-record is already on
Auto Record is enabled by default, so RiftRec already starts and stops with every League game — you don't have to do anything. You can confirm it (or toggle it off) any time in the Games tab.
3. Pick your queues & options
Under League game modes, choose which queues to record — Ranked Solo, Flex, Normals or ARAM. A few options worth knowing:
- Highlights only — record the full game, then keep just a highlights reel (kills, deaths, objectives).
- Record Mic — mix your voice into the recording, handy for reviewing your own calls.
- Auto-upload — send finished games straight to a Review room to watch with a coach.
4. Play — it records itself
Just queue up and play. When your game loads, RiftRec captures game-only video using your GPU's hardware encoder (AMD AMF, NVIDIA NVENC or Intel), so your in-game FPS stays smooth. It stops and saves automatically the moment the game ends.
5. Find & review your VOD
Every recording lands in the Videos tab as a win/loss card with your KDA, items and enemy laner attached — ready to replay, clip, or upload to a Review room.
From here, open a game to replay it with your stats, or read how to review a League VOD for a repeatable routine that actually turns replays into rank.
FAQ
- Will it lag my game? No — hardware encoding keeps your FPS smooth.
- Does it work with Vanguard? Yes. RiftRec records like any screen recorder; only the optional click overlay needs the app run as administrator.
- Where are recordings saved? Locally, as MP4 files you fully control. You can change the folder in Settings.
- Is there a time limit or watermark? No — local recording is free, unlimited and watermark-free.