VAN 29 stops launch when Vanguard cannot start — often after Windows updates, conflicting software, or corrupted Vanguard install.
Usually client-sideUpdated 2026-06-11
Vanguard vs network VAN codes
VAN 29 is client-side Vanguard — different from VAN 6 or VAN 57 network errors. Fix Vanguard service first.
How to fix step by step
- 1Restart PC — Vanguard needs a clean boot after updates.
- 2Open Services → Vanguard → restart both Vanguard services.
- 3Reinstall Riot Vanguard from the Valorant prompt.
- 4Disable conflicting kernel anti-cheat or overlay tools.
- 5Update Windows and GPU drivers.
- 6Contact Riot support if VAN 29 persists on a clean install.
How VAN-29 differs from related codes
- Error VAN-81: Valorant lost connection to Riot services during login or queue. (server or client)
- Error VAN-57: Vanguard detected a conflict or failed its security check. (usually client-side)