High ping makes League of Legends unplayable.
I will show you how to fix high ping in League of Legends with quick solutions.
- Use Ethernet Connection: Plug an ethernet cable from your PC to router. Remove WiFi connection. Restart PC.
- Fix Network Settings: Open Command Prompt. Type "ipconfig /flushdns". Press Enter. Change DNS to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 in network settings.
- Close Background Programs: Close browser tabs. Stop downloads. End streaming apps. Disable auto-updates. Check Task Manager for network-heavy apps.
- Reset Network Equipment: Turn off router. Wait 30 seconds. Turn it on. Wait 2 minutes for full restart. Test connection.
- Pick Right Server: Select server closest to you. Check ping before game starts. Transfer account if needed.
- Update Network Drivers: Open Device Manager. Find Network Adapters. Right-click your adapter. Select Update Driver.
- Check Router Settings: Log into router. Enable QoS. Set League as priority. Block unnecessary devices.
If ping stays high:
- Contact internet provider
- Test speed at speedtest.net
- Check for internet package upgrades
- Consider changing providers
