In FPS games, low latency is super important. If you don’t have it, you might run into problems like rubberbanding especially in VALORANT, where your agent keeps teleporting around, making it tough to plant or shoot. This can really mess up your match and cost you some serious RR. There are a bunch of reasons this happens, and we’ve got them all laid out below, along with some fixes to help you out.
What causes rubberband issues in VALORANT?
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One of the main reasons for facing rubberband problems is getting high ping in VALORANT or packet loss. This can be caused due to multiple reasons listed below:
- Bad Internet Connection: If your internet connection is slow or unstable, the ping will automatically increase. This will ultimately lead to rubberband issues.
- Not Choosing the Correct Server: In VALORANT, you can select different servers to play on. If you’ve chosen a server far from your location, this can cause packet loss and various gameplay issues.
- Background Data Consumption: If you have a high-resolution video playing in the background or are downloading the large files in the background, the data consumption will be quite high. In this case, VALORANT will not receive enough resources to run smoothly.
- Using VPN: When using a VPN, you’re connected to servers in other locations within or outside your country. This can lead to high ping and packet loss, causing rubberbanding.
How to fix rubberband issues in VALORANT?
After diagnosing the problem, you can try the following fixes to resolve rubberbanding in VALORANT:
- Check Internet Connection: Test your internet connection on websites like Speedtest by Ookla. If you experience slow download or upload speeds, or ping issues, contact your ISP to resolve them.
- Restart Wi-Fi/Switch to LAN: Unnecessary cache can sometimes cause packet loss. To fix this, turn off your Wi-Fi for about 30 seconds and then restart it. If the issue persists, try using a LAN cable to play VALORANT.
- Flush DNS: Flushing the DNS refreshes your connection to the servers and is simple to do. Open Command Prompt and run the command: ipconfig /flushdns.
- Choose the Nearest Server: Before starting a match, click on the network icon and select the server with the lowest ping.
- Contact ISP: If none of the above methods work, the issue might be on your ISP’s end. In that case, contact them to resolve the backend problems.
