How to Fix High Ping in Apex Legends

Are you still troubled by high ping in Apex Legends? Even though it has been released for six years. This problem seems like it can never be solved — it appears suddenly, making your movement and shooting extremely laggy, then suddenly disappears; you can never predict when it will come next, and this ultimately causes you to lose matches. Rest assured, solving Apex’s high ping is not difficult, because we are about to introduce effective solutions.

What Do We Mean by "Good Ping"?

What kind of ping is actually needed to play Apex Legends? It seems every player has a different opinion. Of course, we all know that lower ping is better, but in reality, ping cannot be reduced to 0ms. For most non-professional players, there's no need to pursue extremely low ping, as the difference in experience isn't very significant. Below are the standards for average players:

• Below 60ms: Smooth experience with no noticeable lag.
• 60–100ms: Playable, but you might occasionally feel slight delays in gunfights or movement.
• Above 100ms: Noticeable lag, which can frustrate competitive moments, though still manageable for relaxed play.

Why Does Your Ping Increase?

This is something many players tend to overlook. Ping fluctuations actually don't happen without warning. As long as you investigate your internet usage habits, it's easy to find the cause:

1. Are you connected to a server that's far away?
2. Are you running many background programs at the same time, especially those that require an internet connection?
3. Are you using a Wi-Fi connection?
4. Have you restricted your network connection?

Seeing these points, you probably already have an idea of the problem. Let's now discuss quick and effective solutions.

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Steps to Fix High Ping in Apex Legends

Choose a Closer Server

Normally, the closer the distance, the lower the ping. Data transmission is like driving a car—the longer the distance, the more time it takes. So, unless you have a necessary reason to play cross-region (e.g., with a friend on the other side of the globe), it's better to choose a closer server.

If there are several servers in your region and you don't know which one to choose, you can use GearUP's Apex Legends ping test tool to test and understand the real-time ping of servers worldwide.

Use GearUP

This is a super solution for reducing Apex Legends ping—simple, fast, and effective. There's no need for any network configuration, and it supports optimization across all platforms. With GearUP's intelligent automated route optimization technology, your connection to the game server will be significantly more stable, and it will always stay on the best route. Even when connecting across regions, it can significantly reduce lag.

For PC players, just a few simple clicks are needed:

1. Search for Apex Legends.
   
2. Select a server — although GearUP can help you switch to Apex Legends servers worldwide, we still recommend connecting to the one closest to you.
   
3. After selecting a server, start the boost, then launch the game; you should find that error code 110 has been resolved.
   

Console players can also choose HYPEREV. With this gaming router, you don't need to additionally turn on a PC to accelerate your console—you can control it directly via a mobile app. You can watch the video below or click the button to visit the store to learn more about HYPEREV.

Fix Your Home Network

1. Place your router next to your PC or console. Don't connect through several walls, as that will weaken the signal.
2. Of course, we still recommend using a wired connection, as nothing is more stable and reliable.
3. Turn off live streams, media streams, and files being downloaded. Don't let them compete with Apex Legends for bandwidth. Your ping will fluctuate repeatedly, most likely because of them.
4. Turn off the system's power-saving mode. Are you willing to sacrifice your computer's performance just to save power?

Check for Network Restrictions

If you're using a professional gaming router, please go to the router's backend to check relevant settings. See if your current device has its data transfer speed restricted, or if Apex Legends has restricted access.

We recommend canceling all router settings and letting GearUP and HYPEREV handle traffic allocation. They can provide the best solutions, and you won't need to worry about network failures caused by incorrect settings.

Questions About High Ping in Apex Legends

Q1: Why is my ping consistently above 100ms?

If you’ve already optimized your setup following this guide, the most likely reason is that you’re connecting to a server that’s physically far from you. This physical distance causes higher ping.

Q2: Can using a VPN lower my ping in Apex Legends?

Hardly. In fact, a VPN may sometimes increase your ping. This is because all your data must pass through the VPN’s encrypted nodes, which could be located far away from the game server.

Q3: What’s the relationship between distance and ping?

Ping is influenced by many factors, and physical distance is just one of them. In theory, every additional 1,000 km of distance may increase ping by about 10–15 ms. In practice, the increase is often higher than that.

Q4: If I use HYPEREV, do I still need to connect to a router?

Yes. HYPEREV currently functions only as a secondary router. However, it can connect to any regular primary router and will deliver the same excellent optimization results.

Summary

Don't be alarmed by sudden ping spikes in Apex Legends—the reason is often quite simple. More often than not, it could be your own internet usage. If it's a public network issue, you can also easily resolve it with GearUP. With just a few simple checks and optimizations, making Apex Legends smooth isn’t hard.