Gaming on a VPN when it helps your ping

You will see a lot of big claims about VPNs and gaming. The honest answer is it depends on your route to the game server.

When a VPN can help

Sometimes your provider sends traffic on a long route to the game server. A VPN server with a better route can cut that down.

It can also help if your provider slows down certain traffic at busy times.

If your route is already good, a VPN adds a small extra hop and your ping goes up a little.

Weak Wi-Fi is the most common cause of lag. A cable to the router usually beats any app.

Check your ping in game with the VPN off. Connect to a location near the game server and check again.

Keep it on if it helps, turn it off if it does not. Split tunnelling lets you leave the game out of the VPN if you prefer.

Will a VPN always lower my ping?

No. It only helps when your normal route is poor. Often it adds a few milliseconds.

Can I use a VPN only for some apps?

Yes. Split tunnelling in ROOT lets you choose what goes through the VPN.

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