Reporting Cheaters and Toxic Players

Help keep Valorant fair. Learn how to report cheaters and toxic players effectively using the in-game system to improve the community.

9.6 Reporting Cheaters and Toxic Players

Maintaining a fair and enjoyable environment in Valorant is a collective effort. Reporting cheaters and toxic players is a crucial mechanism that helps Riot Games identify and address problematic behavior, ensuring a better experience for the entire community.

Valorant thrives on fair competition and positive player interaction. Unfortunately, some individuals may attempt to undermine this by cheating or exhibiting toxic behavior. Riot Games has implemented robust reporting systems to combat these issues, but they rely on the community's active participation. Understanding how to effectively report players and what information to provide is essential for contributing to a healthier and more competitive Valorant ecosystem. Your reports directly help shape the integrity of the game.

Reporting Cheaters:

Cheating in Valorant can manifest in various forms, including aimbots, wallhacks, and other unfair advantages. The reporting system is designed to flag suspicious activity for review.

• In-Game Reporting:
1. During a match, press the Tab key to bring up the scoreboard.
2. Locate You you suspect of cheating.
3. Click the Report icon next to their name.
4. Select the appropriate reason for the report, such as "Suspected Cheating" or "Aim Assistance."
5. Provide any additional details in the text box if prompted.
• Post-Match Reporting: You can also report players from your match history if you missed the opportunity in-game.
• What to Look For: Unnatural tracking, impossible flick shots, enemies knowing your exact location through walls, or consistent headshots without apparent effort.

Reporting Toxic Players:

Toxic behavior includes verbal abuse, harassment, griefing, intentional feeding, or any other actions that disrupt the game or create a hostile environment.

• In-Game Reporting:
1. Follow the same steps as reporting a cheater (Tab key, Report icon).
2. Select the relevant reason, such as "Verbal Abuse," "Griefing," or "Harassment."
3. Be specific in the text box if possible, noting the nature of the toxicity (e.g., "player repeatedly used slurs in voice chat," "player intentionally blocked teammates").
• What Constitutes Toxicity:
• Excessive profanity or insults.
• Threats or harassment.
• Intentional sabotage of team efforts (e.g., team killing, blocking teammates, throwing the game).
• Spamming chat or voice comms.

Riot Games takes reports seriously and uses them as a primary tool for identifying and penalizing offenders. By utilizing the reporting system responsibly, you contribute to a more positive and competitive Valorant community for everyone.