Official Valorant tournament client (provided by Riot Games); Current competitive patch version; Riot Vanguard anti-cheat must be active
Why people argue about this
People often assume that using official software is limited to the game itself and overlooks the broader definition of "software," which includes everything from in-game tools to external monitoring apps or overlays. This leads to misunderstandings about what exactly constitutes unauthorized third-party software, causing arguments over whether certain features or applications are allowed.