When a hardware ban is issued, the anti-cheat system identifies specific hardware components to prevent the machine from accessing the game. This is generally a more severe measure than an account-level ban and is intended to maintain the integrity of the competitive environment. Policy and Duration
Vanguard runs at the kernel level. Most free spoofers are easily detected, resulting in a "delayed ban" where you play for an hour before being banned again, often extending your original HWID ban duration. Permanent Account Loss:
If you are determined to try a DIY approach without spending money on paid spoofers, these are the most common manual steps. Note that these are not guaranteed to work as Vanguard is constantly updated. 1. The "Wait Out" Method (The Only 100% Safe Way) Riot’s HWID bans are usually temporary (90 days). Submit a ticket to Riot Support. Ask for the exact date your hardware will be cleared.
While "free" methods are widely sought, most reliable solutions are either temporary, involve waiting, or carry significant security risks. Below is the detailed breakdown of the methods currently used to address these bans. 1. The Legitimate Method: Wait 120 Days Riot's HWID bans for are usually not permanent
This involves wiping your drives, reinstalling Windows, and editing the Registry Editor. Vanguard is too smart for this. It leaves traces in your boot sector (MBR/GPT) that survive a simple reinstall.
If you’ve seen the dreaded red screen of death ( "This hardware has been banned" ), you know the panic. Vanguard (Riot’s kernel-level anti-cheat) doesn’t just ban your account. It burns your hardware’s unique serial numbers into its memory.