How to Gift Someone Valorant Points?
Gifting someone Valorant points is a great way to show your appreciation for their gaming skills, camaraderie, or just because you want to support their gaming journey. Riot Games, the creators of Valorant, have made it possible to gift points to friends and family through the game’s client. In this article, we will guide you through the process of gifting Valorant points step-by-step.
Prerequisites for Gifting Valorant Points
Before we dive into the gifting process, there are a few things you need to check:
- Make sure you have enough points: You need to have enough points to gift the desired amount. You can check your point balance by clicking on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the game client.
- Verify your payment method: To gift points, you need to have a valid payment method linked to your Riot Account. If you don’t have a payment method set up, you can do so by clicking on your profile picture and selecting "Account Settings."
- Check the recipient’s account type: You can only gift points to players with the same account type as you (Epic or Legendary).
How to Gift Valorant Points
Gifting Valorant points is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps:
- Open the Valorant Client: Launch the Valorant client on your PC or Mac.
- Click on the "Social" Tab: In the bottom-left corner of the client, click on the "Social" tab.
- Select "Gift Points": In the "Social" tab, click on the "Gift Points" button.
- Enter the Recipient’s Tag: Enter the recipient’s tag in the "Gift Points" window. You can find the tag by clicking on their name in the "Social" tab and looking for the "Tag" information.
- Select the Amount: Choose the amount of points you want to gift using the dropdown menu.
- Add a Note (Optional): You can add a note to the gift, which will be sent to the recipient’s in-game email.
- Review and Confirm: Review the gift details and confirm your intention to gift the points.
Recipient’s Experience
When the gift is sent, the recipient will receive an in-game notification with the gift details. They will also receive an email with the gift information if they have enabled email notifications.
Points Gifting Limitations
There are some limitations to consider when gifting Valorant points:
- Daily Gifting Limit: You can only gift a certain amount of points per day. The daily limit varies depending on your account type and the current season.
- Weekly Gifting Limit: There is also a weekly limit on the total amount of points you can gift.
- Point Balance Reset: If you reset your point balance, you will lose any unspend points and any accumulated gifting benefits.
Alternatives to Gifting Points
If you are unable to gift points or prefer not to, there are alternative ways to support your gaming friends:
- Purchase cosmetics: You can purchase cosmetic items for your friends, such as skins, sprays, or emotes.
- Play together: Spend quality time playing with your friends and sharing gaming experiences.
- Give advice: Offer helpful tips and advice to your friends to improve their gameplay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can I gift points to my friends on different platforms?
- No, point gifting is only available for players with the same account type and platform.
- How do I know if my friend has received the gift?
- The recipient will receive an in-game notification and an email with the gift information, if they have enabled email notifications.
- Can I gift points to my child?
- Yes, if your child has a valid payment method linked to their account and is using the same platform as you.
- Can I gift points to my spouse?
- Yes, as long as your spouse has a valid payment method linked to their account and is using the same platform as you.
- Do points gifted to me expire?
- No, gifted points do not expire and can be used immediately.
- Can I request points from someone else?
- Yes, you can send a request to your friends to gift you points.
- Can I buy points for someone else using my account?
- No, point gifting is not currently available for third-party purchases.
- What happens if the recipient’s account is suspended or banned?
- The gift will be returned to the gift sender’s account, and the sender will be notified of the suspension or ban.
By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily gift Valorant points to your friends and family. Remember to review the prerequisites and limitations before sending a gift. Happy gifting!