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Select your game mode to simulate realistic network traffic. Each game uses a specific tick rate (Hz) and packet size (Bytes) for client-server communication. For example, 'Pro Esports' mode sends 128 packets per second and 200 bytes each packet
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PINGPing (Latency) is the time it takes for a data packet to travel from your device to a server and back. A lower ping is better, resulting in a more responsive connection.
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JITTERJitter measures the variation in your ping over time. A stable connection has low jitter. High jitter means your ping is inconsistent, which can cause stuttering or lag spikes in online games and video calls.
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PACKET LOSSPacket Loss occurs when data "packets" traveling over the network fail to reach their destination. Any amount of packet loss can cause missing audio, video glitches, or disconnections.
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Valorant Ping & Packet Loss Test
Keep seeing the "Network Problem" warning? Shots not registering?
Valorant servers run at an incredibly fast 128Hz (128 ticks per second). Your PC and the Riot server exchange data every 7.8 milliseconds. This makes gunplay incredibly crisp, but it means your internet connection has zero room for error. A standard speed test misses micro-stutters. Our tool sends exactly 128 packets per second to simulate real Valorant traffic and catch hidden lag spikes.
128 Hz
one update every 7.8 ms
What this test sends:
128 packets per second of 200 bytes, matching Valorant rather than a generic ping.
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Riot Games: every match on 128 Hz servers, no tiered pools; 99.3% of servers met the 128-tick requirement as of patch 5.07.
How to Read the Valorant Network Graph
Run the 128Hz test above for at least 60 seconds. Here is what your results mean for Valorant:
Red Lines (Packet Loss)
Red vertical lines mean your connection dropped data. In Valorant, this causes bad hit registration. You shoot a Vandal, see the tracer hit their head, but no damage registers. It also causes weapon equip animations to glitch.
High Jitter (Stability)
Jitter is how much your ping fluctuates. If it jumps around, you will see the red "Network Problem" warning in the top right corner. Player models will micro-stutter when executing site pushes.
High Ping (Latency)
High ping creates a massive Peeker's Advantage. If your ping is high, an enemy swinging a corner will see you on their screen before your game client even updates. You die without being able to react.
How to Fix Valorant Stuttering & Lag
If the tool above shows packet loss or high jitter, try these specific fixes.
1. Ditch the Wi-Fi (Mandatory)
The Symptom: "Network Problem" text flashing on screen.
128-tick servers demand perfection. Wi-Fi drops packets due to walls and cell phone interference. Valorant will punish you for playing on Wi-Fi.
Fix Plug in a Cat6 Ethernet cable. This fixes the majority of hit registration issues immediately.
2. Change Valorant Network Buffering
The Symptom: The chart above shows red lines (Packet Loss).
Riot Games included a setting to help players whose ISP drops packets. It delays the game slightly to hide the missing data.
Fix Open Valorant Settings > General. Scroll to "Network Buffering". Change it from Minimum to Moderate or Maximum.
3. Fix Bufferbloat (Home Congestion)
The Symptom: The ping line randomly spikes into the yellow or red.
Your router is struggling because someone else in your house is streaming Netflix or downloading a file. This causes your game packets to wait in line.
Fix Log into your router and enable QoS (Quality of Service). This prioritizes Valorant's traffic over background downloads.
4. Riot Direct Routing Issues
The Symptom: High ping to your local server, but fine on others.
Riot uses their own backbone called "Riot Direct". Sometimes, your ISP has a bad route connecting to it.
Action Restart your modem to get a new IP route. If it persists, use a gaming VPN to force a different path to the Riot servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I get a Network Problem warning in Valorant?
The "Network Problem" warning appears when your game client stops receiving data from the server smoothly. This is caused by high jitter or packet loss on your end. Running a wired Ethernet connection usually fixes this instantly.
What is a good ping for Valorant?
Because Valorant uses 128-tick servers, a ping under 30ms is ideal. Anything above 60ms will start causing noticeable Peeker's Advantage, where enemies seem to instantly headshot you the millisecond they swing a corner.
Why are my shots not registering in Valorant?
Bad hit registration happens when your computer tells the server you fired, but that data packet is lost on the way. Your game draws the bullet tracer, but the server ignores it. Check the graph above for red vertical lines to confirm packet loss.
Does Network Buffering increase lag?
Yes, slightly. Setting Network Buffering to Moderate or Maximum adds a tiny amount of input delay. However, if your internet has packet loss, that slight delay is much better than enemies teleporting across your screen.
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