League of Legends has added a small but useful tool for players who want to farm better. It is called Last Hit Assist, and it helps you read minion health more clearly during a match. That matters because last hitting is one of the most important basics in the game. If you miss too many minions, you lose gold and fall behind fast. We explain what it is, how to turn it on in the settings, and more information about the new feature!

What is the last hit assist in LoL?

Last Hit Assist in LoL is an in-game visual setting that helps you see when a minion is within last-hit range. When the feature is active, minion health bars change to show when your basic attack should be enough to secure the kill. This could be very useful especially for ADC players.

It does not fully track every temporary damage boost because Riot wants to avoid health bars shifting too much in real time. That means the tool is reliable as a guide, but it is not perfect in every single moment. Some champions with unusual attack patterns also do not fully support the feature right now. Riot has specifically noted cases like Azir and Graves in the 26.5 patch notes.

The feature is currently available in these modes:

• Co-op vs. AI
• Tutorials
• Swiftplay
• Custom Games
• Practice Tool
• Rotating Game Mode Summoner’s Rift queues

How to turn on last hit assist in LoL

You cannot turn this option on from the main League client before a match. You need to enter a supported game mode first, then open the in-game settings menu. After that, the option appears in the interface section.

Here is how to turn on Last Hit Assist in LoL:

1. Start a supported game mode.
2. Open the Settings menu while you are inside the game.
3. Click Interface from the left menu.

4. Scroll down until you reach Health and Resource Bars.
5. Find the option called Show Last Hit Assist.

6. Check the box to enable it.
7. Return to the match and watch the minion health bars as you farm.

It is also worth knowing that Last Hit Indicators are on by default for newly created accounts, while existing accounts have them off by defa

How to benefit from Last Hit Assist in League of Legends

The biggest strength of Last Hit Assist is clarity. It gives players a cleaner read on farming thresholds, which can help them build better habits. This is especially useful for beginners who are still trying to manage movement, lane position, trading, and minion timing at the same time.

Still, the feature has clear limits. It does not fully account for every temporary effect, and some champions behave in ways the system does not fully support yet. Riot also notes that ranged champions may still need to attack slightly before the indicator timing.