: The most immediate risk is account suspension or permanent ban. Riot Games has a strict policy against cheating and violations of its terms of service. If a player is caught attempting to bypass Vanguard or using unauthorized software, they face severe penalties, including permanent bans.

The ethics of bypassing are murky. While some seek to bypass Vanguard for legitimate privacy reasons or to play on unsupported operating systems, the vast majority of bypass development is fueled by the lucrative market for illicit cheats. Every successful bypass eventually leads to a "detection," where Riot updates Vanguard to recognize the new method, followed by a wave of permanent bans and hardware restrictions

: Engaging in regular practice and using the game's built-in training tools can significantly improve a player's skills.