01.Does DNS Lower Ping? The Definitive Truth
There is a huge myth that changing your DNS will lower your ping from 50ms to 20ms inside the game. This is false. The DNS (Domain Name System) is the internet's phonebook; it converts "riotgames.com" into an IP number.
Once the game connects to the match via the server's IP, the DNS is no longer used. HOWEVER, a bad DNS (usually the default from your ISP) causes delays in opening the game, "Failed to connect to chat" errors, login failures, and drops in the Lobby. Therefore, using a premium DNS is essential.
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02.The Major Players: 2026 Comparison
Which one should you choose?
Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)
Focused on privacy and raw speed. Usually the fastest in the world (14ms average global response).
- Primary: 1.1.1.1
- Secondary: 1.0.0.1
Google (8.8.8.8)
The most reliable. It never goes down. If Cloudflare fails, Google is the best backup option. Slightly slower, but extremely robust.
- Primary: 8.8.8.8
- Secondary: 8.8.4.4
03.How to Configure DNS in Windows 11 (Step-by-Step)
- Press Win + R to open Run.
- Type
ncpa.cpland press Enter. (This opens Network Connections directly). - Right-click your adapter (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) > Properties.
- In the list, look for Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Double-click it.
- At the bottom, check "Use the following DNS server addresses".
- Type the numbers (e.g., 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1).
- Click OK, and OK again.
- Open CMD (Prompt) and type
ipconfig /flushdnsto clear the old cache.
A1.DNS Over HTTPS (DoH): The Future
🔒 Browsing Encryption
Normal DNS sends your requests in plain text (your provider knows which sites you access). DoH encrypts this.
In Windows 11, you can enable this natively: Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > DNS server assignment > Edit > Select "Encrypted (DNS over HTTPS)" in the template. It improves privacy but adds a few milliseconds of latency. For competitive gaming, prefer the standard mode (unencrypted) for speed.
DNS Benchmark Tool
Don't trust blindly. Download free software like DNS Jumper or DNS Benchmark (Gibson Research). They test 50 DNS servers from YOUR home and show you which is fastest for your specific route. Sometimes, OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) beats Google in your region.
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Written by a verified expert
Douglas Felipe M. Gonçalves
Expert in Windows system optimization with years of experience in hardware diagnostics, kernel tuning, and advanced technical support. Founder of Voltris and developer of the Voltris Optimizer.
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