How to Fix DX11 Feature Level 10.0 Is Required to Run the Engine Error in Valorant

The error message "DX11 feature level 10.0 is required to execute the engine on the Valorant game" alarms some users. The error notice makes it evident that the user's computer needs DirectX 11 feature level 10.0 to play Valorant. This is a recurring problem that has been around for some time. However, if you've encountered this problem, we will provide some solutions for you!

Why Do Users Receive This Error Message?

• You have an outdated DirectX version.
• The DirectX Runtime is not supported by your graphics card.
• The DirectX feature level 10.0 is not supported by your graphics card.
• Your graphics card drivers are outdated.

Despite having the most recent DirectX version installed on their computer, numerous customers claim they still had this issue. But, installing the latest DirectX version does not guarantee that it will be able to run games that require it (including Valorant). Your GPU card must support the DirectX Runtime to use the DirectX APIs.

What is DX11 Feature Level 10.0?

Microsoft DirectX is a group of application programming interfaces (APIs) for managing multimedia-related tasks on Microsoft platforms, including video and game development. It also enables software or games to directly access the video and audio hardware.

You can see your system's version of DirectX through these steps:

1. Launch the Run command prompt window by pressing the Win + R keys simultaneously
2. Enter dxdiag to launch the DirectX diagnostic tool

   
   

1. You can see which DirectX version is currently installed on your computer on the System tab. Take note that it should be DirectX 10.0 and above.

In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool box, click the Display tab to see if your graphics card supports DirectX feature level 10.0. The DirectX feature levels your graphics card supports will then be listed under the Drivers box.

The Different Methods To Fix DX11 Feature Level 10.0 Is Required to Run the Engine Error

Method 1: Install Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtimes

1. Go to the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer download page.

   
   

1. Click the download button.
2. Open dxwebsetup.exe after downloading it.
3. Click Next after agreeing to the license agreement.

1. If you don't want the Bing Bar, uncheck the box and select Next.

1. Click Next and Finish if the download is complete

Method 2: Update your Graphics Card Driver

Install the latest version of the AMD Graphics Cards Driver

1. Go to AMD’s graphics drivers download page.

   
   

1. Select your GPU series and model, and Submit.
2. Select your operating system and download.

1. After installation is complete, open the graphics driver installation wizard.

Install the latest version of the Nvidia Graphics Cards Driver

1. Go to Nvidia’s graphics drivers download page.
2. Select your Product series, model, and operating system type, then click the Search button.

   
   

1. Click the Download button and when a new page pops up, click the Download button again.

1. After installation is complete, open the graphics driver installation wizard.

Method 3: Uninstall Riot Vanguard

1. Right-click the Windows Start button and click on Apps and Features.

   
   

1. Look for Riot Vanguard and click Uninstall.

After updating your graphics card drivers, Riot Vanguard will be automatically reinstalled when you launch Valorant.

Method 4: Update your Windows

Your problem may also be caused by an outdated operating system, so try to update your device to the latest Windows version.

1. Press Windows icon and open Settings

1. Find and select Windows Update.

1. Click Check for Updates, and Windows will download all available updates automatically.
2. Restart if needed.

Method 5: Open the System File Checker

1. Press the Win+R keys simultaneously to open Run
2. Type in CMD and press the Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys simultaneously to open the elevated Command Prompt.

   
   

1. Type in SFC /ScanNow and press the Enter key.

1. Restart your PC.