Error code
Riot VAN -81
RIOTVAN -81
Game/Platform Error· An error code shown by a game or gaming platform/launcher.
What it means
Vanguard connection error.
How to fix it
- Restart your PC.
- uninstall and reinstall Vanguard and VALORANT.
- submit a support ticket if it persists.
Not affiliated with Riot. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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