Valorant · Vanguard

VAN 152

Vanguard's hardware ban error code. Users seeing this code cannot launch Valorant.

Cause

A previous account was banned by Vanguard and your system's HWID was added to the ban list.

Fix Steps

1
Valorant uses a boot-level kernel driver (Vanguard) — standard HWID spoofers DO NOT work for this game.
2
HWID Core cannot remove the VAN 152 error — this is why Valorant is not supported.
3
Alternative: New hardware (motherboard + disk) or a second PC with a new account.
4
Instead, HWID Core supports EAC/BattlEye games where it works: Fortnite, Rust, Apex, EFT, CS2.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VAN 152?

Valorant's Vanguard HWID ban error code. Users seeing this error have their hardware IDs on the ban list.

How to fix VAN 152?

Vanguard's boot-level architecture means traditional HWID spoofer methods don't work. The only solution is new hardware or hardware replacement. HWID Core does not support Valorant.

Which games can I use HWID Core for?

EAC and BattlEye games: Fortnite, Rust, Apex Legends, Escape from Tarkov, Counter-Strike 2, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG, FiveM, Warzone, and Arc Raiders.

Any other options for Valorant ban removal?

Riot rarely lifts Valorant HWID bans. Replacing the motherboard and disk is the known hardware solution. You can also contact Riot support for a ban appeal.

Have an EAC/BattlEye HWID Ban?

HWID Core performs kernel-level hardware identity rotation for games using EAC and BattlEye.

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