Valorant - Match Rules
Rules and settings that apply to competitive matches.
All rules listed below, as well as any situations not explicitly covered, are subject to Admin review and enforcement at their discretion.
Private Match Settings
These settings must be configured in the private match lobby before the game starts.
Competitive Match Settings
Any setting not listed above must be left as the default option, or a penalty may be awarded to the other team.
Loadout & Gameplay Restrictions
Gameplay Rules
Bug & Exploit Abuse
Using any bug, glitch, or exploit that provides an unintended competitive advantage is strictly prohibited.
- Invisible or non-rendering character models
- Invulnerability or damage immunity glitches
- Silent abilities that should produce audio cues
- Accessing out-of-bounds areas or clipping through map geometry
- Any mechanic listed on Riot's official exploit list
One-Way Exploits
Using known one-way walls, smokes, or ability placements that allow vision through surfaces intended to block line of sight.
- One-way walls that can be shot through while being invisible to opponents
- Smoke placements that provide unintended one-sided vision
Stream Sniping
Watching an opponent's live stream to gain information about their positioning, economy, or strategy during a match.
Intentional Loss & Match Manipulation
Purposeful underperformance, throwing rounds, or any form of match fixing. Teams must compete to the best of their ability in every round.
Match Policies
Penalties
Violations are enforced with escalating penalties. All enforcement is subject to Admin review.
First offense for minor infractions. A formal warning is issued and recorded.
Second offense or moderate infractions. Points are deducted from the team's standings.
Third offense or serious infractions. The match is forfeited and recorded as a loss.
Repeated or egregious violations. The player or team is suspended from competition.
Any additional rule or restriction changes must be mutually agreed upon before the match and supported by written or verbal proof.