High ping in Valorant, especially in servers like the Philippines, SEA, or Asia, is one of the most annoying things players can experience in the first-person hero shooter title, along with in-game lag. A massive lag spike not only affects your ability to snipe shots properly but can also result in error codes.
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Thankfully, there are several ways to potentially fix Valorant high ping in the Philippines or SEA server. Before anything else, you should first check if there are issues with Riot Games' servers. Occasionally, server issues can cause lag, and you should visit the Riot Games Support Twitter account for updates. If there are no server-related issues, try the following solutions to lower your ping in Valorant.
How to reduce ping in Valorant Philippines?
Here are several ways to resolve connection issues and reduce ping in the Valorant SEA server, which covers players in the Philippines.
Solution 1: Restart your modem
The first solution to high ping is to restart your router. This alone fixes most internet issues Valorant players experience.
Solution 2: Update account via Valorant Launcher
Riot Games may have messed up some account settings or configurations, which could be causing this high ping issue. Clicking the update account option on the Valorant Launcher is one solution.
First, launch the Valorant Launcher and hover over the question mark icon. Then, click the "update your account" link, then log in and continue with the instructions.
Solution 3: Reduce the in-game maximum FPS
Launch Valorant and go to Settings > Video tab. Set the "Max FPS Always" to 40, 50, or 60, and check if that resolves your problem.
Solution 4: Close unnecessary programs
Having bandwidth-intensive programs, such as an internet browser with YouTube or other video streaming sites opened, will significantly impact your ping.
That said, ensure that there are no unnecessary applications running in the background. Restart your game and check if you still have a high ping in Valorant.
Solution 5: Reduce the number of devices using your internet connection
If your internet connection is shared with multiple users, you may not have sufficient bandwidth to run Valorant smoothly.
You may want to consider securing your router with a password to limit users. Check out tutorials on how to change the WiFi password on PLDT Fiber and Globe.
Solution 6: Switch to a wired connection
If you're using a laptop (also called a notebook computer) or a desktop with a WiFi adapter, try connecting to a wired connection instead. Using an Ethernet LAN cable provides a more stable connection than wireless.
Solution 7: Disable your VPN connection
If you're using a proxy or VPN (virtual private network) application, it may restrict your connectivity to Valorant. Disable any proxy or VPN that you may be running in the background to fix the issue.
Solution 8: Whitelist Valorant in your Antivirus program
Add Valorant folders to the whitelist (allowlist) of your antivirus software. The default path locations of Valorant folders are "C:\Riot Games\" and "C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard\". Adding these folders as exceptions to your antivirus app may fix your high ping problem.
Solution 9: Set Valorant to High Priority on Task Manager
Launch Valorant first and wait until you enter the lobby. Now, press Alt + Tab to switch to desktop. Click the Windows logo to open the Start menu, search for Task Manager and open it. Click the "More details" button. Under the "Process" tab, click "Valorant" and right-click on "Go to details". Right-click the Valorant-Win64-Shipping and Valorant processes and set them to High Priority.
Solution 10: Renew your IP address
Open the command prompt by pressing Windows Logo + R, then type in cmd. Type "ipconfig /release" in the Command Prompt window to refresh your IP.
Solution 11: Update your drivers
Many gamers neglect to update their drivers for years, and some errors might increase your ping. To check for the latest hardware driver updates, you can visit your respective device manufacturers' websites.
Solution 12: Change your DNS server
First, on your Windows taskbar, right-click your network icon. Click on "Open Network and Internet Sharing Settings". On the Settings window, tap on the Change Adapter Options. Right-click your network adapter/WiFi adapter and click on Properties. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click on the Properties button. Click on the "Use the following DNS server addresses" option and enter 8.8.8.8 (prefered) and 8.8.4.4 (alternate). Click OK, close all the windows, and restart your computer.
Solution 13: Change the region of your Riot Games account
If you're experiencing strange lag while playing Valorant, you might have an incorrect Region of Residence listed on your Riot Games account. This is because you've probably had your account created already before (if you've played League of Legends on any server before). Chances that your account might be connecting to a different region. Visit the Riot Games Support page and log in to your Riot account to change the region of residence.
Conclusion
If the methods listed above don't fix your ping, it's time to contact your ISP. The problem may be on their side. See the customer service hotline numbers of PLDT, Smart or Globe, contact them and get a solution to your internet problems. You can also message their Facebook pages: PLDT, Globe, and Converge ICT.
Moreover, you may also want to consider upgrading to an internet plan with more bandwidth or changing your internet connection.
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