An Arrest Warrant can fail even when the player information appears correct. The official reasons include a player name change, an account ban, and the restriction that Arrest Warrants cannot be used in Battlefield.
These limitations are listed in the official Evony FAQ. The practical lesson is to validate the context and the target identity before spending another warrant.
Troubleshooting Order
Confirm the current game mode
If you are inside a Battlefield, stop. The official FAQ says Arrest Warrants cannot be used there.
Verify the player identity
Ask whether the target changed names. Old screenshots, alliance messages, and copied names may no longer identify the current account.
Check whether the account still exists normally
An account that has been banned may not be targetable. Do not infer a ban from one failed attempt; treat it as one possible cause.
Rule out input errors
Check spaces, capitalization, visually similar characters, and whether the information came from an old report.
Build Better Tracking Records
When an interaction matters, save the server, player name, alliance, date, and a relevant report. A name alone is fragile because it can change. Do not publish or share personal information outside the game context.
Common Mistakes
- Repeating the warrant inside Battlefield.
- Copying a name from an old screenshot.
- Confusing alliance tags with part of the player name.
- Assuming failure proves the target is hiding.
- Spending multiple warrants without changing the evidence.
Checklist
- Not currently in Battlefield.
- Name copied from a recent source.
- Server and alliance context verified.
- Extra spaces and similar characters checked.
- Game restarted after an unexplained interface failure.
- Evidence saved before contacting support.
FAQ
Can Arrest Warrant be used in Battlefield?
No. The official FAQ says it cannot be used in any Battlefield.
Can a name change cause failure?
Yes. A changed name is one of the official possible reasons.
Does failure prove the player is banned?
No. A ban is one possibility, but name changes, Battlefield restrictions, or incorrect information can also explain it.
Should I keep trying the same warrant?
Not until you verify the context and target identity. Repetition does not correct stale information.