Hardware Ban Guides & Info

Error Code VAL 5 in Valorant: What It Means & Fixes

VAL 5 means your Riot account was logged in somewhere else, not a ban. Here's Riot's fix, the full PC and console fix list, and the real ban codes.

AdminMarch 23, 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

How to Get Unbanned From Valorant: Every Ban Type

You get unbanned from Valorant when a timed ban runs out or Riot reverses a mistake. How each ban ends, from 7-day bans to VAN 152, and what never works.

AdminFebruary 19, 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