Windows 10: D3D11 -compatible GPU Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0 is needed for Valorant

Discus and support D3D11 -compatible GPU Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0 is needed for Valorant in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I went to open valorant and D3D11 -compatible GPU Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0 is needed popped up on my screen, I've followed a similar thing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Kimberly Perez, Jun 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM.

  1. D3D11 -compatible GPU Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0 is needed for Valorant


    I went to open valorant and D3D11 -compatible GPU Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0 is needed popped up on my screen, I've followed a similar thing for this for fortnite but it didn't work. Ive played valorant multiple times and it was fine so im unsure what the problem is for me. my driver supports all features up to 12_2 so I dont know what the problem is. please help!

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    Kimberly Perez, Jun 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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  3. when i open valorant it says this-A D3D11-compatible GPU (Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0) is required to run the engine.

    when i open valorant it says this-A D3D11-compatible GPU (Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0) is required to run the engine.
     
    FAHIM ORPITH, Jun 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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  4. D3D11 -compatible GPU Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0 is needed for Valorant

    Trying to run a game and it shows "D3D11-compatible GPU (Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0)".

    Trying to run valorant and it shows "D3D11-compatible GPU (Feature Level 11.0, Shader Model 5.0)". I have tried everything i found online such as redownloading the game, updating drivers and windows update, even redownloaded all visual c++ files yet it is still showing me the d3d11 error. Is there any fix for it? my specs are listed below:

    • CPU: intel i5-2540M 2.60GHz
    • GPU: Intel HD 4000
    • RAM: 4GB
     
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