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How to Gift Skins in Valorant: Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Gift Skins in Valorant: Step-by-Step Guide

Valorant players can finally share their favorite cosmetics with friends thanks to the new gifting feature introduced in Patch 10.08. This long-awaited functionality allows players to purchase and send skins directly to friends within the game.

Gifting in Valorant comes with specific requirements and limitations that players need to understand before sending presents. You'll need to meet certain account criteria, follow daily gifting limits, and navigate the in-game store correctly to successfully send gifts.

In this article, we'll cover everything about Valorant's gifting system, from eligibility requirements to a complete walkthrough of the gifting process.

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Requirements & Limits

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Before you start sending skins to your friends in Valorant, you need to understand the specific requirements and limitations of the gifting system. The process is straightforward, but both you and your recipient must meet certain criteria for successful gifting.

Here are all the requirements and limits you need to know:

  • You must be level 15 or higher to send gifts

  • Both accounts (gifter and recipient) must not have any active bans

  • You need to be friends with the recipient for at least one week

  • Daily limit of 5 gifts sent or received per account

  • You cannot gift items that the recipient already owns

  • Regional restrictions apply - you can only gift to players within your region:

    • EU

    • KR

    • LATAM

    • BR

    • NA

    • AP

  • Players in the following specific regions can only gift to others in the same region, not outside it:

    • Philippines

    • Indonesia

    • Thailand

    • Vietnam

    • Turkey

    • Russia

    • Ukraine

    • Iran

  • Currently, you can purchase featured store bundles (or individual items within bundles) for friends, with Riot Games planning to add more options in the future

Understanding these limitations will help ensure a smooth gifting experience and prevent any disappointment when trying to surprise your friends with new skins.

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How to Gift Skins

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If you meet all the requirements, sending skins to friends in Valorant takes just a few simple steps:

  1. Launch Valorant

  2. Go to "Store"

  3. Select the item you want to gift from the Featured Store Bundles

  4. Click on "Gift" in the bottom right corner

  5. Select your friend from the list

  6. Select the item you want to gift

  7. Confirm and click "Purchase."

The gift transfers immediately to your friend's account after purchase confirmation. They'll receive a notification and can access their new skin right away.

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Final Words

Valorant's gifting system offers a simple way to share skins with friends. By following the requirements and step-by-step process outlined in this guide, you can easily surprise teammates with their favorite cosmetics. Remember the regional restrictions and daily limits to ensure a smooth gifting experience. As Riot continues developing this feature, we can expect more gifting options beyond the current Featured Store Bundles.


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