Gifting skins in VALORANT is a handy feature that allows players to treat their friends with in-game cosmetics. Gifting mechanics became a standard feature in most live-service games, but it took a while until Riot Games added gifting to VALORANT.

I found out about VALORANT's gifting feature when I received a gift from my duo queue partner. Naturally, I wanted to return the favour, so I got something on their wishlist as a gesture.

Here's how you can gift skins in VALORANT.

How do you gift skins in VALORANT?

To gift skins in VALORANT:

1. Go to the VALORANT in-game store.
2. Select a Featured Store Bundle.
3. Choose the GIFT button, located right below the Buy button with the VP amount.
4. Select a Recipient for the gift.
5. Select the item you'd like to gift before clicking on NEXT.
6. Complete the purchase for the gift.

After completing the steps above, your VALORANT gift will immediately be delivered to the recipient. The giftee will have the option to accept the gift or reject it. If they choose to do the latter, you'll receive a refund for the gift. Alternatively, if the giftee doesn't respond in 60 days, you'll also get a refund.

VALORANT gifting rules

VALORANT's gifting system has a few limitations. Here's everything you need to know before sending a gift in VALORANT.

• You can only gift items from featured store bundles, at the time of writing, this may change in the future.
• You can only gift items that the recipient doesn't own.
• Your VALORANT account level must be level 15 or above to send gifts.
• You must be friends with the recipient for at least one week before sending a gift.
• You must be in the same VALORANT region as your friend.
• You can only send five VALORANT gifts per day.
• You must accept or decline a gift within 60 days.

Can you get a refund for a gift in VALORANT?

Yes, you can only get a refund for a VALORANT skin if the recipient rejects the gift. In cases where the giftee accepts the gift, you won't be able to get a refund.

Considering the refund mechanics around VALORANT's gifting system, you should only send gifts that you're sure about.

Can you gift skins in VALORANT?

Yes, you can gift skins in VALORANT. If an item is eligible for gifting, you should see a Gift button near the purchase icon.

The gifting feature in VALORANT is perfect for players looking to surprise their friends. Considering that VALORANT also adds new cosmetics, like FLEX, there will always be something new to give you.

Can you trade skins in VALORANT?

No, you can't trade skins in VALORANT. Though there is a gifting system, VALORANT doesn't have an infrastructure that supports trading.

However, considering VALORANT's cross-platform and cross-progression support, you can continue to use your existing skins and cosmetics on other platforms. Whether you play on a console or PC, VALORANT generally averages the same rank distribution, so you'll find the same level of competitiveness wherever you go.