How to Test Your League of Legends Ping
Elen StelmakhPing is a critical aspect in any online game as if your opponent has less delay than you, they are basically one step ahead of you, League of Legends is no exception! The results of high ping can lead to disconnection and even if not, definitely frustration. You need to know how to check your Ping and how to decrease it if you want to have the utmost performance in your ranked games to increase your MMR. Let's get started!
What Does Ping Stand For?
It is simply the speed of your computer receiving and sending signals. It's measured in milliseconds (ms), and the lower the ping, the better. Ping represents the latency or "lag" in your connection.
When you click to a direction, use an ability, or a spell; that action is sent to League of Legends’s server for action to happen. When you have a high ping, let's say 200 milliseconds, that means your actions are executed in the game 200 milliseconds later. In the same way, if your opponent takes an action, due to the delay in your connection; you are seeing their actions 200 milliseconds later than their action is executed by the server.
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How to Check Ping In-Game for League of Legends
You can check your ping and FPS in LoL while playing, the normal register to that is by pressing ‘’ Ctrl F’’. If that is not working, make sure to follow these steps to see the registered key bind through your settings:
- Open the in-game settings menu.
- Click on the "Display" tab.
- Locate the "Toggle FPS Display" option and turn it on to have the same result as Control F.
- You can also see the key bind of the quick use in there.
How to Check Ping Without Logging Into LoL
Checking your in-game ping while playing is not a precaution but it's just to see if there is lag or not, if you want to guarantee that you have a stable connection before getting into the game, there are multiple options that you can use:
- Use a dedicated ping testing tool like Speedtest.net or PingTest.net. Keep in mind that these platforms only provide your general internet speed and if your DNS settings or the dedicated server your computer opens League of Legends has problems, even with the positive results, you may have high ping.
- Try a third-party application such as exitlag. These applications not only grant information on your League of Legends Ping, but they also provide you with the ‘’highest speed and consistency’’ connection options that you can connect from their platform.
- Open the Windows command prompt and type "ping" with the LoL Server address. By doing so you will be able to see the ping measurements for LoL
What Is a Good Ping for LoL?
Realistically, the lower the better. But there is an average, good, and unplayable level of pings, let's get right into that:
- 1-20 MS: Amazing, no problems at all and above average.
- 20-50ms: Average ping, won't cause any trouble and this is the ping most players have.
- 50-100ms: Above average, it's still playable but going for skill shot champions with this MS against average ping players might cause a serious struggle.
- 100-200ms: Playable, but really difficult to make plays and impossible to dodge skill shots.
- Over 200ms: Do not play.
Riot Games stated that the optimal ping for LoL is 35MS, yet depending on their tolerance, anyone can enjoy the game up to 100MS without any serious problems.
How to Fix High Ping for LoL
If you are struggling with your games due to high ping, here are steps that you can take to decrease your ping in LoL:
Wired Connection
- Wi-Fi connections often struggle and might cause lag spikes while a wired connection doesn't have a risk of spiking the ping unless your internet provider or your cable is problematic.
Restarting Router
- As simple as it sounds, just resetting your router often provides great results and fixes the connection problems players face.
Close Background Apps
- Close the live stream that's open on the background, stop the download that you run while playing and make sure no unnecessary apps are running through task bar.
Update Drivers and Software
- Outdated software can impact your ping. Check for and install any available updates.
Reset Your DNS
- Open the command prompt and run the commands "ipconfig/release", "ipconfig/renew", and "ipconfig/flushdns". This can sometimes resolve DNS-related ping problems.
Use a Game Optimization Tool
As mentioned, third-party apps such as Exitlag, Semlag and Varieties tend to be the best in decreasing the MS in your LoL games.
Conclusion
If you can't find a way to have an average ping, League of Legends is no longer a game of competitive team play and personal skill for you, it's a struggle that can't be bypassed. By prioritizing having a proper MS in LoL, you are creating a safe environment for yourself to focus on winning the game without the risk of any unexpected scenarios. Don’t play ranked games to save your account MMR if you suspect a connection problem and make sure to follow the steps of checking and improving your ping in LoL to ensure the most stable connection possible during your Ranked Climb!
Elen Stelmakh is a creative individual dedicated to advancing gaming culture through articles and visual design. As a full-time EGamersWorld author and designer for a gaming website, Elen not only creates content but also infuses it with energy and creativity.