Guides
What Is Riot Vanguard? Every Reason It Bans Players
Riot Vanguard is the anti-cheat in Valorant and League of Legends. What it checks, when it runs, and every reason it bans players, sourced to Riot.
AdminMarch 19, 2026
Hardware Ban Guides & Info
Latest news, updates, and guides.
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Valorant False Ban: Cheating, Boosting & What to Do
A Valorant false ban can come from Vanguard or Riot's new Anti-Boost system. See which ban you have, what Riot counts as boosting, and how to get it reviewed.
AdminMarch 19, 2026
Guides
Permanent vs Temporary HWID Spoofers: Which to Use?
A temp spoofer resets on restart; a perm spoofer rewrites stored IDs. Which do you need? How each works, the risks, and what Vanguard changes.
AdminMarch 19, 2026
Gaming
Valorant Skin Changer: Will It Get You Banned?
Yes, a Valorant skin changer can get you banned. Riot's skin hack rules, the 14-day then permanent penalty, VAN 152 hardware bans, and what to do next.
AdminMarch 9, 2026
Gaming
Valorant Ban Waves: Riot's Confirmed Dates & Counts
Valorant ban waves Riot has confirmed, from 8,873 beta cheaters in 2020 to 296,416 accounts hit by Anti-Boost, with sources and when the next wave lands.
AdminFebruary 6, 2026