Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
League of Legends champion Heimerdinger bends over a work station making a technological creation
Image via Riot Games

How to fix League of Legends’ Vanguard Error 185

Don't forget to shut down your systems.

There are plenty of different errors that you’ll need to keep your eyes on in League of Legends, but some players are running into a new error with Vanguard called Error 185.

Recommended Videos

Error 185 will prevent you from connecting to any games or getting into the game itself, and will force you to restart your process and close the game entirely. This is also an error that occurs with the game’s kernel-level anti-cheat, Vanguard.

This is, however, a very different error that has a specific reason for its activation, and can be fixed with a few different steps. Here is how to fix League‘s Vanguard Error 185.

Fixing League‘s Vanguard Error 185, explained

Riot Graves cosmetic in League of Legends.
Take the fix into your own hands. Image via Riot Games

According to Riot Games, League of Legends‘ Error 185 is most likely be caused by leaving the client running for longer than seven days, or being logged into the client on multiple devices. As a result, you should be able to fix this error by logging out and logging back into the client. You should also close any instances of League or the game client in your Task Manager.

If you are still running into Error 185, however, you might need to track down any other machines that you might have logged into, since you might be logged in on another PC. This could also mean that someone else has found access into your account, which should prompt you to change the password for your account to avoid any other complications.

If you’re still running into problems after taking all of these steps, you might want to contact Riot support for more help.


Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Tyler Esguerra
Tyler Esguerra
Lead League of Legends writer for Dot Esports. Forever an LCS supporter, AD carry main, with more than five years in the industry. Sometimes I like clicking heads in Call of Duty or VALORANT. Creator of the Critical Strike Podcast.