Error code

Riot VAN 185

RIOTVAN 185
Game/Platform Error· An error code shown by a game or gaming platform/launcher.

What it means

Vanguard connection error.

How to fix it

  1. Restart the game and Riot Client.
  2. log out of VALORANT on all other devices.
  3. relaunch and log in.

Not affiliated with Riot. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.