What Do I Need To Start Playing LoL PBE?

To begin playing on the Public Beta Environment, players still need to receive an invite from Riot to access the PBE servers. This means you will not be guaranteed to become a beta tester after applying.

The Blix team has gathered all the information on registering as a beta-tester and increasing the player’s chances of getting an invite for PBE.

How to Sign up for LoL PBE?

First of all, you need to complete the sign-up process here.

Where to Download LoL PBE Client?

League of Legends PBE client supports both PC and Mac versions. Still, to start playing, you need an active account with a PVE invite, which means you can only begin playing if you have an invite for PBE servers.

If you’re a Mac owner, check out our How to Play LoL on MAC? article, with a step-by-step guide.

How to Increase Invite Chances for LoL PBE?

Only some people can get an invite to LoL PBE servers. It depends on various factors. First, your account should be active, not banned, and have at least Honor level 3.

It is standard procedure for Riot to ensure that the player is engaged in the game, courteous, and willing to report bugs to help improve the gaming experience.

Play the Game Actively

The Riot team always chooses players with positive behavior. Simply playing the game and maintaining a good attitude increases your chances of being selected by the Riot PBE team.

Farm Honor Level

Players with a high Honor Level are likelier to receive an invitation to the PBE servers. Communicating with your team, suggesting tactics, and avoiding engaging in destructive behavior are essential. If you encounter a toxic player on your team, it’s best to avoid them, not respond similarly, and ignore their behavior.

Stay Informed

Subscribe to Riot’s official channels and follow their news posts. This way, you won’t miss any announcements regarding PBE server access.

Join Special Events

Riot launches different contests and challenges for League of Legends players, which rewards them with PBE access.

Create Content

Twitch or YouTube streamers get access to the Test servers with the highest priority, as in most games.

What To Do On LoL PBE Servers?

On PBE servers, you can test new heroes or skins and see all the upcoming game changes in advance to better understand the forthcoming META. Here’s the official Reddit page with all the LeaguePBE discussions.

Remember: your primary account is linked to a PBE account, so any prohibited actions will result in penalties for both accounts.

The PBE Servers are located in North America (NA), so players from other regions may face a high ping. The daily server maintenance and patch releases to PBE, generally Monday – Friday between 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Pacific Time).

There are Daily Missions to play, which award 3000 RP. The Given RP can be wasted on different items in test cases.

By the way, you can check The Most Rarest and Valuable Skins in League of Legends article to stay tuned regarding top skins.

What Are The Common Issues When Playing LoL PBE?

Why do I have a high ping?

The servers are hosted in NA, so if you’re from a different region, you may experience ping issues.

How does Riot track players’ behavior on the PBE servers?

Anyone displaying inappropriate behavior will be punished equally on the PBE and Live servers—if banned on one, you’ll also be banned on the other.

Why do I have a long queue?

It usually happens with the release of new content, as many people are trying to log in at a time.

Do I have to leave feedback or report bugs?

It’s up to you, but it’s better to do this to help developers improve the game. Use the “Bug Report” button in the client’s bottom right corner. Feedback can be submitted in any language.

Where can I find info about PBE Updates?

You can find patch information by visiting the League of Legends PBE Subreddit.