Account ban
Applies to one Riot account. You can usually still log in with a different account on the same computer.
Guide
League of Legends HWID ban explained
A League of Legends HWID ban blocks your computer, not just your account. This guide explains how Riot hardware bans work, how long a LoL HWID ban lasts, and what your options are.
The basics
What is a HWID ban in League of Legends?
HWID stands for hardware ID. Your PC exposes identifiers such as motherboard, disk, network adapter (MAC), and TPM serial numbers. A hardware ban links those identifiers to a ban, so the restriction follows the computer instead of a single Riot account.
Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat, which came to League of Legends in 2024, runs at kernel level and can read these identifiers. That is why a Riot hardware ban can also block new accounts created on the same PC.
Comparison
HWID ban vs account ban
HWID ban
Applies to the hardware. New accounts created on the same PC can be blocked as well, because the ban is tied to your hardware identifiers.
How long it lasts
Riot does not publish a fixed length for hardware bans. Players report both temporary and permanent ones, and hardware bans are generally tied to serious violations such as cheating.
How to tell
If fresh accounts on the same PC are also restricted while other PCs work, the restriction is most likely tied to your hardware rather than to one account.
Your options
What you can do after a LoL HWID ban
Appeal if you think it is a mistake
Submit a ticket to Riot Support. Riot is the only party that can review or lift a ban on its side.
Wait out a temporary restriction
If Riot tells you the restriction is temporary, the only official option is to wait until it expires.
Understand what a HWID spoofer does
A HWID spoofer changes the hardware identifiers your PC reports. A perm spoofer applies the change persistently, while a temp spoofer resets on restart. The LoL Spoofer is a perm spoofer; its setup guide starts with a clean Windows install and BIOS flash.
Follow the guide step by step
Spoofing works best on a clean setup. Verify every serial before you launch League, and ask in the LOLScript Discord if a step does not match.
FAQ
LoL HWID ban questions
Does League of Legends HWID ban?
Yes. Riot can issue hardware bans in League of Legends. Since Vanguard arrived in 2024, the anti-cheat can read hardware identifiers such as disk, motherboard, MAC, and TPM serials.
How long does a LoL HWID ban last?
Riot does not publish a fixed duration for hardware bans. Players report both temporary and permanent hardware bans. Riot Support is the only reliable source for the status of your own ban.
Can I create a new account after a HWID ban?
A new account on the same PC can be blocked as well, because the ban is tied to your hardware identifiers rather than to one account.
What is the difference between a perm spoofer and a temp spoofer?
A temp spoofer changes hardware identifiers until the next restart. A perm spoofer applies the change persistently, so it survives restarts. The LoL Spoofer is a perm spoofer.
Is using a HWID spoofer safe?
Every LOLScript product is tested on each League of Legends patch, and the current status is shown live on the status page. Follow the setup guide step by step and pair it with the Vanguard Emulator and Perm Spoofer for the cleanest setup. Usage terms are in the Terms of Service.
Related
More about HWID bans and spoofing
LoL Spoofer
Permanent HWID perm spoofer for League of Legends: TPM, MAC, and hardware serials, verified step by step.
Perm Spoofer Setup Guide
Clean Windows install, BIOS flash, TPM clear, MAC and TPM spoof, perm spoof, and serial verification.
LoL Vanguard Emulator
Removes Riot Vanguard from your PC so League of Legends runs without the anti-cheat.
Scripting After Vanguard
What changed for League of Legends scripts after Riot Vanguard, and how the current setup works.