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Valorant VAL 5 Error Code Ban and How to Fix It

You just got hit with a VAL 5 error in Valorant and you're staring at your screen wondering if you've been banned. Let's cut straight to it.

AdminMarch 23, 2026

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

Guides

Every Reason Vanguard Bans Players - A Tier List for Valorant and League of Legends

I've spent years deep in this ecosystem, scouring official Riot support pages, Reddit threads, Discord communities, and player forums. What I've compiled here is the most comprehensive tier list of every known reason Vanguard bans players, ranked by severity and likelihood.

AdminMarch 19, 2026

Gaming

How to Get Unbanned From Valorant in 2026

So let's break down exactly how to get unbanned from Valorant in 2026, what your real options are, and why most of the advice you've been reading online is completely outdated.

AdminFebruary 19, 2026

Guides

How to Appeal a Valorant Ban (and What Riot Actually Reverses)

Riot's official penalty durations, which bans actually get reversed, and the exact ticket steps. Find your error code first - VAN 152 and VAL 61 need different appeals.

AdminFebruary 6, 2026