Why isn't my game starting?
League of Legends Error Codes & More
League of Legends is down. Ranked is down. The client won’t start. Those are just a few aggravating issues that players experience when there are server issues. You finally have time on a weekend to play some League of Legends, but the client is buggy…
Well, we’re going to explore the various reasons why League of Legends could be down and what you can do to get your game started much faster! So let’s jump into the mess of server issues and client problems.
How To Check the Server Status of League of Legends
If the client is being slow and you’re wondering whether League of Legends is down right now, there are a few ways to check if your suspicions are correct. You just need to know the right websites and Twitter accounts to be informed of any issues with the game.
So, if you’re wondering if League of Legends is down, check out the official League of Legends support website. Any and all maintenance issues should be displayed there. You can also tell if VALORANT or any other Riot Games are also experiencing server issues or maintenance here.
Another option is to go on Twitter and to check out the Riot Support Twitter. Any issues will also be announced there! So ring that notification bell and you’ll know if there are any issues with any Riot Games.
What League of Legends Error Codes Exist?
There are multiple error codes that could pop up. Some of them can easily be fixed, while others are server issues or maintenance which only Riot Games can fix. Here is a list of all error codes in League of Legends:
- Error 004 - Client fails to patch the game
- Error 002 - Similar to 004 it stops the game from patching and is unable to start
- Error 7 - Riot’s servers are overloaded and players are disconnected
- Error 1B - Is related to ISB problems and prevents players from connecting
- Unexpected Error With Login Session - Another instance of the LoL client gets stuck running in the background
- Error 0xc0000005 - access to the client is blocked
- A Critical Error has Occurred - This is caused by other programs with overlays
- Unexpected Login Error - This error comes up when you don’t have a stable connection
- Unknown direct x Error - Due to graphical instabilities your game cannot start
- The program can’t start because d3dx9_43.dll is missing from your computer - a problem for those with new PCs that stop the game from starting
These are some of the error codes you could encounter when trying to play League of Legends. If the game isn’t starting and none of these error codes pop up, we’ve got some other options for you to check out how to fix them right here:
- Check your WIFI connection, whether it’s properly connected
- Check your Ping
- Right-click on the League icon on your desktop and select ‘Run as administrator'
So, some issues in the client could be due to your internet connection or your mom’s old laptop finally dying, while other issues lie in the hands of Riot Games to fix. There are servers all over the world for faster ping, but some issues take time to deal with.
So, while you wait for League of Legends to come back, why not go and read up on some champion lore? Or learn something new with the Zeri champion guide!