Hey Valorant players!
I know this isn't Riot’s official forum, but rather a community space for us players — and that's exactly why I want to bring something up that’s been bothering me lately: the anti-cheat system and the report function in Valorant.
So, ranks have been reset. Again. And with every reset, my frustration keeps building. Let me start with a simple question: How does Riot’s anti-cheat system actually work?
Seriously. Am I the only one who feels like it's completely useless most of the time? Just like the report button, which seems more decorative than functional.
What is going on, Riot?
Out of 10 games I play, at least 8 are ruined by smurfs or obvious cheaters. How is it even possible that a level 30 player ends up in a lobby full of 300+ level players? Either the matchmaking is broken, or something else is seriously off. And no, I don't think it's just bad luck.
I still remember the early days when I first started playing Valorant during the pandemic. Things felt completely different back then. The community was cleaner, matches were more balanced, and the game actually felt promising.
Now? Cheaters are everywhere, and bans feel like a myth. You hear about them, but you never really see them happening.
Vanguard – friend or foe?
Another thing that really bugs me: why does Vanguard decide to crash your game or cause issues exactly when you're about to win a match against someone sketchy? It has happened to me so many times. But when someone is blatantly walling, locking, or abusing recoil cheats — Vanguard is just chilling in the background, completely unfazed.
I want honest answers from you
Now I genuinely want to ask all of you:
Why do you still play Valorant? What keeps you coming back to the game?
Personally, from the beginning of this year until now, I've uninstalled the game at least 15 times. And yet, somehow, I keep coming back. Maybe it's hope that the game will go back to what it used to be, or maybe it's the fun moments I still have with friends here and there.
Let me know your experiences:
- Have you been dealing with cheaters or smurfs frequently in ranked?
- Has Vanguard acted weird or inconsistent for you too?
- Have your reports ever actually led to anything?
Let’s have an honest discussion between players. Valorant has so much potential, but it feels like Riot stopped listening to the real feedback from its player base.
Looking forward to reading your replies. ☺
