Guides
VAN 152 Valorant: What It Means and How to Fix It
VAN 152 is a Riot Vanguard hardware ID ban on your PC, not a bug. Reinstalling will not clear it. What it means, how long it lasts, and your two options.
AdminMarch 19, 2026
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Why Riot Vanguard Bans Players: Every Reason, Sourced
Every reason Riot Vanguard bans players, sourced to Riot: cheats, tampering, ban evasion, third-party tools, abuse, boosting and League chargebacks.
AdminMarch 19, 2026
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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
What Is an HWID Ban? How It Works Across 15 Games
An HWID ban blocks your PC, not just one account. How hardware bans work, how long they last, and what the publishers of 15 games say, with sources.
AdminMarch 19, 2026
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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
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What Is an HWID Spoofer? How It Works & Its Limits
Before you buy an HWID spoofer: what it changes, what it can't fix, how to undo it, and the common test that gets a second account banned.
AdminMarch 19, 2026
Guides
Valorant Ban Appeal: Template & What Riot Reverses
Appeal a Valorant ban with Riot's own penalty schedule, the bans Riot reverses, the ticket steps and a ready template. Check VAN 152 vs VAL 61 first.
AdminFebruary 6, 2026
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Does Valorant IP Ban? Riot's Real Penalties & VPNs
Valorant doesn't list IP bans. Riot bans accounts and PCs instead. Here's what Riot says about IP addresses and VPNs, and why lockouts feel like IP bans.
AdminJanuary 30, 2026