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League of Legends Ping Spikes: How to Stop Them Permanently
Change your network settings to fix this issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2024
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League of Legends ping spikes can ruin your experience and put you in a disadvantage, so it’s important to fix them, and this guide will show you how to do it.
Why does my ping keep spiking in League of Legends?
Issues with your firewall or DNS are the most common cause for this issue. Having proxy or VPN enabled can also cause this.
How can I fix the League of Legends ping spikes?
1. Remove the Xbox app
2. Turn off the auto-connect option for Wi-Fi
3. Make sure League of Legends isn’t blocked by your firewall
For League of Legends to work properly on your PC, the following files need to be allowed to go through your firewall:
C:\Riot Games\League of Legends\lol.launcher.exeC:\Riot Games\League of Legends\lol.launcher.admin.exeC:\Riot Games\League of Legends\RADS\systemrads_user_kernel.exeC:\Riot Games\League of Legends\LeagueClient.exeC:\Riot Games\League of Legends\RADS\solutions\lol_game_client_sln\releases(latest release version - ex: 0.0.0.xx)\deploy\League of Legends.exeC:\Riot Games\League of Legends\RADS\projects\lol_air_client\releases(latest release version - ex: 0.0.0.xx)\deploy\LolClient.exeC:\Riot Games\League of Legends\RADS\projects\lol_launcher\releases(latest release version - ex: 0.0.0.xx)\deploy\LoLLauncher.exe
After allowing all these files through the firewall, you shouldn’t have any more issues with the game.
4. Change your DNS
Keep in mind that changing the DNS can lead to changes with your ping, so alwaystest League of Legends pingafter changing these settings for any improvements.
5. Forward the required ports
The process is different for each router, so there are no universal guidelines. Log in to your router and locate Port Forwarding on the configuration page. Now forward the following ports:
This is an excellent solution if League of Legends lag spikes occurs with low ping, so we encourage you to try it.
6. Disable proxy and VPN
That’s it. The League of Legends ping spike should be fixed if the previous methods didn’t work till now.
How can I fix League of Legends ping spikes on Windows 11?
In addition to the methods listed earlier, you may check for third-party app conflicts andremove all such apps. Though if you are removing an antivirus, ensure the built-in Windows security is enabled to keep your system safe.
Also,updating the network driversmay help if the problem lies with the connection. Finally, if you share a relationship with others, try switching to a high-speed Internet plan sincelow Internet speedis also a likely cause.
Besides, for the best experience under these circumstances, you may join a server that’s located geographically close.
Why is my ping so high but my internet is good?
This could mean a problem with your device or the connection. So the primary thing to do is terminate all non-critical apps and background processes that might be using the Internet.
The distance between the device and the router affects the Internet speed, so move the two closer and check if that improves the situation.
Resetting the router also did the trick for many, but before you do that, restart it once, and verify if the ping comes down to normal levels. If none of these solutions work, we recommend contacting the ISP since it could be a localized issue.
Will a better router improve ping?
It might, if you are currently using an outdated model, but in general, routers don’t play much of a role with the ping. Ping is mostly related to the distance between you and the hosting server.
A stable Internet connection with minimum interference and reducing the distance between the device and router should primarily help you improve ping.
But if you have a decent spare router lying around, give it a try and check if the ping improves. Though you must know, switching to Ethernet is highly effective at reducing ping.
That’s all there’s to ping spikes in League of Legends and, in general, with other games. And the solutions listed here should fix things for you.
Also, find out what to do when you notice anFPS drop in League of Legends.
Use the comment section below to tell us if these methods worked for you!
More about the topics:League of Legends,Wi-Fi issues
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
