What is a good ping in Valorant?

The lower and steadier, the better. Spikes and packet loss hurt more than a slightly higher but stable ping.

Why does my ping rise at night?

Provider networks get busier in the evening. If ping only rises then, the problem is likely outside your home.

Do game boosters work in Valorant?

They can help when the problem is the route to the server. They don't fix weak Wi-Fi or a crowded home network.

Valorant High Ping: How to Fix It + GearUP Code LEAVEN

By Leonardo Araújo, CEO of Leaven Marketing · Code verified at checkout on October 21, 2026

In Valorant, a few milliseconds decide a duel. This guide shows how to measure ping and jitter in the game, how to tell a home-network problem from a route problem and what to do in each case. If you end up wanting a booster, the code LEAVEN takes 10% off GearUP Booster.

How to see ping and jitter in Valorant

Open Settings and go to the Video tab.
Under Stats, turn on Network Round Trip Time (your ping).
Turn on Network RTT Jitter and Packet Loss too, if available.
Start a match: the numbers show in the top-left corner.

Steady ping beats low ping with spikes.

Pick the right server

Choose the server closest to you in the game settings. If the problem shows up for many players at once, check Riot’s status page before changing anything at home.

Your network or the route?

Symptom	Likely cause	What to do
High ping in every game	your connection or Wi-Fi	cable, router, provider
Spikes only at night	busy provider network	test other times
Packet loss on cable	route to the server	try another network or a booster
Everyone lags at once	game server	wait and check Riot’s status

Fixes that help

Use an Ethernet cable: Wi-Fi is the most common cause of jitter.
Pause downloads and streaming during matches.
Update your network driver.
Restart the router when ping rises for no reason.

GearUP code LEAVEN for Valorant with less lag

If your network is fine and the problem only shows on the route to the server, a booster can help. According to GearUP, Valorant is on its supported games list, and its routing technology looks for steadier paths to the server. Results depend on your connection; no booster guarantees a fixed ping.

GearUP Booster has a 3-day free trial that turns into a paid subscription unless you cancel before it ends. If you subscribe, pick the 12-month plan, which has the lowest monthly price, and enter LEAVEN for 10% off. See the GearUP coupon code guide.

More network fixes in how to use GearUP Booster and the GearUP review.

Sources

GearUP: how to test Valorant ping (October 21, 2026)
GearUP: supported games (October 21, 2026)

Valorant high ping: how to fix the lag