Some users claim they used a custom DLL for months without issue. This usually happens because they placed the DLL in the game directory ( Riot Games\VALORANT\live\Binaries\Win64 ) instead of replacing the system one. However, Riot patched this exploit in 2021. Today, Valorant loads the system DLL exclusively. Any foreign DLL in the game folder is instant detection.
On a modern gaming PC (Windows 10/11, GTX 1060 or better), swapping d3d9.dll will do for FPS. Valorant already runs at hundreds of frames on mid-range hardware. The DirectX 9 layer is a minimal part of the pipeline. D3d9.dll Valorant BETTER
One common method enthusiasts use to improve d3d9.dll performance is through "wrappers" like DXVK. DXVK translates DirectX calls into Vulkan, a modern high-performance API. By replacing or intercepting the standard d3d9.dll calls, players on certain hardware (especially Linux users via Wine or those on older AMD GPUs) often see more stable frame rates and reduced "stuttering." However, in a highly competitive environment like Valorant, modifying system DLLs or using wrappers carries significant risks. The Risks of Modification Some users claim they used a custom DLL
are up-to-date, as outdated drivers can lead to "D3D device" creation failures. Risks of "Custom" DLLs How to Fix D3d9.dll Not Found or Missing Error - Full Guide Today, Valorant loads the system DLL exclusively
No known bypass exists publicly that is both safe and undetected for more than a few days.
Some Windows 7 or 8.1 users claim that replacing the DLL fixes the "d3d9.dll is missing" or "Entry Point Not Found" errors that crash Valorant on startup.