Fix a Vanguard error or League problem
Search an error code like “VAN 68” or describe what’s going wrong, like “black screen”. Each fix is a short list of steps.
Vanguard errors
- VAN 68Vanguard lost its connection while the game was runningVanguard lost the session it needs while your game was starting or playing.
- VAN 1067Vanguard ran into a problem while startingVanguard hit an unexpected issue while starting or checking in with Windows.
- VAN 128Vanguard couldn’t finish its startup checksWindows security or debugging settings are stopping Vanguard from verifying your PC.
- VAN 185Vanguard, Riot Client and the game lost their sessionA session or connection problem between the game, Riot Client and Vanguard.
- VAN 84Vanguard couldn’t confirm your PC is readyVanguard couldn’t verify your PC or hit a problem while starting up.
- VAN 135Vanguard couldn’t initialize on your PCVanguard couldn’t verify that your PC is ready or failed while starting.
- VAN 6Vanguard connection errorListed by Riot as a Vanguard connection error. Start with the standard checks.
- VAN 138Vanguard doesn’t work on virtual machinesYou’re running the game or Vanguard in a virtual machine or virtual environment.
- VAN 152This device has a hardware ID banRiot restricted this PC after an account on it broke the rules.
- VAN 9001TPM 2.0 isn’t enabledVanguard needs TPM 2.0 and doesn’t detect it as enabled.
- VAN 9003Secure Boot isn’t enabledVanguard needs Secure Boot and your PC doesn’t have it turned on.
- VAN 9005TPM 2.0, UEFI or Virtualization-based Security is missingVanguard needs TPM 2.0, UEFI firmware and Virtualization-based Security (VBS).
Basic problems
- BasicGame won’t start after champion selectThe loading screen never appears after everyone locks in.
- BasicClient not responding, stuck loading or can’t log inThe client freezes, loses its connection or hangs on the loading screen.
- Basic“Vanguard session is initializing” won’t go awayLeague is waiting for Vanguard to finish loading and never starts.
- BasicRiot Client won’t openNothing happens when you start the Riot Client.
- BasicBlack screen after loading into a matchThe game runs but you only see black.
- BasicClient stuck on “Updating” or in a patching loopThe patcher never finishes.
- BasicWhite or blank League clientThe launcher opens but shows nothing.
- BasicCan’t queue or stuck connecting to the lobbyThe queue button does nothing or times out.
- BasicFPS drops, stutter, or high ping in gameLag that wasn’t there before.
No fix found for that yetTry only the number (like 68), a shorter phrase, or switch the filter to All.