Solutions For High Ping in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact continues to release major updates that draw players back into Teyvat. With the release of "A Nocturne of the Far North", players are diving into new story quests, the introduction of Durin, fresh region updates, and seasonal events. But meanwhile, the updates also come with a familiar issue many travelers are reporting: high ping and unstable connections.

If your attacks feel delayed or your movement becomes sluggish, you’re not alone. This guide explains what high ping looks like in Genshin, why it happens, and how to fix it effectively.

What Does High Ping Look Like in Genshin Impact?

First, you can see the current network status and real-time ping in the upper-right corner of the screen; the distinct (green, orange, red) color coding lets you immediately tell whether the connection is normal. However, sometimes high latency is not only reflected in the numeric value, but also manifests in various ways during gameplay. Common symptoms include:

• Delayed character actions (skills and attacks respond late)
• Rubber-banding when running or dodging
• Teleporting enemies or late damage registration
• Stuttering when entering new areas
• "Network unstable" warnings on the screen

Even if the game doesn’t crash, these issues easily ruin combat timing and exploration, especially during co-op or boss fights in the new patch.

What Causes Ping to Spike in Genshin Impact?

Ping measures the time it takes for your device to communicate with the game servers. But many players have a misconception, thinking their internet speed is very fast, so they shouldn’t have high ping. In fact, internet speed can indeed help lower game ping to some extent, but the causes of high ping are more complex, and most are unrelated to your internet speed:

• Server distance — longer physical distance raises round‑trip time.
• Poor ISP routing/peering — inefficient routes add latency.
• Local Wi‑Fi/router issues — weak signal or bad hardware causes delays.
• Bandwidth use/packet loss — background downloads or lost packets cause high/jittery ping.

How to Lower Genshin Impact Ping?

1. Switch to a Wired Connection

Wired connections are more stable and efficient than Wi-Fi, as Wi-Fi is susceptible to electromagnetic interference and physical interference from other devices, which can disrupt data transmission. When possible, use Ethernet for a better gameplay experience.

But if you must use WiFi, we recommend:

• Connect to 5G if you are very close to the router and there are no other objects (especially metal or walls) blocking.
• Connect to 2.4G if there are obvious obstructions between you and the router.

2. Reduce Your Ping with GearUP

A wired connection can only help improve the stability of your local connection, but for connections across public network nodes you still need GearUP’s help. This network accelerator can automatically and quickly adjust nodes for you to connect to the Genshin servers via the best route, avoiding network jitter and congested segments, thereby reducing in‑game ping. GearUP’s advantages are:

• Automated — no need to adjust network settings
• Global service — over 7,500 nodes
• Targeted optimization — precise to each server
• Low performance impact — usable on the vast majority of devices

You can follow the steps to boost Genshin Impact:

Step 1: Click this button to download GearUP.

Step 2: Search for Genshin Impact.

Step 3: Select a server; if you choose "Auto", GearUP will connect you to the best available server.

Step 4: Start the boost, then launch the game — you’ll see real‑time network status and get a smoother connection.

If you're playing Genshin Impact on mobile and also experiencing high ping, don't worry—GearUP Mobile offers fast network optimization for mobile devices as well. It also supports one-click acceleration. You can scan the QR code below or click here to download it from the app store:

3. Update Your Network Drivers

Network drivers let your Ethernet or Wi‑Fi adapter communicate properly with your operating system. Outdated drivers, incompatibilities, or driver conflicts after a system update can cause unstable packet processing, leading to higher latency or jitter. To help reduce high ping in Genshin Impact, update to the latest drivers provided by your hardware vendor and reboot your PC.

Quick steps:

1. Identify your network adapter model in Device Manager → Network adapters, or check your computer/motherboard documentation.
2. Download the latest driver for your adapter and OS from the official vendor site (e.g., Intel, Realtek, Qualcomm) or your laptop/motherboard manufacturer. Avoid unknown third‑party sites.
3. Install the driver and restart your computer. If you have both wired and wireless adapters, update both if applicable.
4. Before updating, consider creating a system restore point or backing up the current driver so you can roll back if issues occur.
5. Keeping drivers up to date improves local network stability and can help lower in‑game ping and reduce jitter.

4. Close Background Apps

Try to shut down these tasks:

• Launchers
• Cloud sync tools
• Auto-updates
• Streaming apps

These kinds of programs may continuously send and receive data while running silently/in the background, consuming substantial network bandwidth, which can interfere with Genshin’s data transmission and cause ping to rise.

What Is a Good Ping For Genshin Gameplay?

Ideal ping for Genshin Impact: under 50 ms.

Quick guidance:

• <50 ms — Ideal: smooth, responsive gameplay.
• 50–100 ms — Good: generally fine for most play, minor latency possible.
• 100–150 ms — Acceptable: noticeable delay in fast actions.
• 150–250 ms — Poor: frequent lag and delayed interactions.
• >250 ms — Unplayable for many actions; severe delay.

Also watch jitter and packet loss: keep jitter <30 ms and packet loss at 0% for stable experience. To improve ping, use a wired connection, connect to the nearest server region, close background uploads/downloads, update network drivers, and contact your ISP if issues persist.

Genshin Impact High Ping Quick Q&A

**Q1: Can a VPN reduce ping in Genshin Impact? **

Almost not. VPNs are not designed to improve the efficiency of connecting to game servers; because of the encrypted nodes they can instead lengthen the transmission route and cause ping to increase.

**Q2: Why does Genshin still need low ping even though it is mainly single‑player? **

Because Genshin requires players to be online at all times to ensure game fairness and real‑time data synchronization. Even in single‑player mode, excessively high ping will cause your actions to lag and character interactions to be delayed.

Q3: Can higher bandwidth reduce ping?

Not necessarily. The amount of real‑time data sent and received during Genshin gameplay large, so the game does not have strict bandwidth requirements; this is true for most games. Instead, connection nodes have a significant impact, so bandwidth rarely has a substantive effect on ping.

Conclusion

Dear travelers, if you are experiencing high ping and lag in the game, please try the solutions that we provided above. If possible, switch Wi-Fi to a cable connection. If not, download a game booster like GearUP or simply shut down background apps and disconnect other devices that are using the same network. Wish you a totally smooth and enjoyable game experience!