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League of Legends · Troubleshooting Guide · Lag & Latency Issues

How to Fix League of Legends
Lag

If League of Legends is lagging, stuttering, or rubber-banding, follow these steps in order. First confirm the lag isn't server-side by checking the live status page — if dozens of players are reporting issues, Riot Games's servers are the cause.

General Guidance Only

These steps are provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect the latest game updates. Port numbers, menu paths, and settings can vary by platform and version. GamerOutage.com is not responsible for any outcomes resulting from following this guide. When in doubt, refer to the publisher's official support site.

Step-by-Step Fix

Check Riot server status for your region

Visit status.riotgames.com and select League of Legends and your specific server (NA, EUW, EUNE, KR, etc.). Regional issues are listed there and won't be fixable locally.

Switch to wired ethernet

League of Legends is highly sensitive to latency spikes. A wired connection eliminates the jitter that makes abilities feel unresponsive or causes missed skill shots.

Check the LoL network diagnostics

In the LoL client: Settings → Network → Ping Test to check latency to your region's servers. If ping is high there, the issue is between you and Riot's servers.

Flush DNS and renew your IP

Open Command Prompt as admin and run: "ipconfig /flushdns" then "ipconfig /release" then "ipconfig /renew". These three commands together resolve most DNS-related LoL lag issues.

Change DNS to Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)

Go to Control Panel → Network Adapter Settings → right-click your adapter → Properties → IPv4. Set DNS to 1.1.1.1 (primary) and 1.0.0.1 (secondary). This can reduce routing latency to Riot's servers.

Close Riot background processes

Riot Client and Vanguard both run background processes. Quit the Riot Client from the system tray between sessions so it's not downloading updates while you play.

Is it server-side?

Check real-time player reports — if reports are spiking, it's on Riot Games's end, not yours.

Check LoL Status →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my League of Legends ping suddenly high?

Sudden ping increases in LoL are usually caused by ISP routing changes, a new device using your network, or Riot's servers being under load. Switch to ethernet, close background apps, and check status.riotgames.com for your region.

How do I show ping in League of Legends?

Press Ctrl+F during a match to toggle the FPS and ping display in the top-right corner of the screen. Your ping is labeled "MS" (milliseconds).

What is a good ping for League of Legends?

Under 50ms is ideal for competitive play. 50–100ms is playable but noticeable. Above 100ms causes significant delays in abilities and reactions. If you're consistently above 80ms, investigate your network connection or contact your ISP.

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