High ping and packet loss feel exactly like bad mechanics. Fix the path before you rewrite your sensitivity.
Wired first
Ethernet beats Wi‑Fi for ranked. If you must use Wi‑Fi, prefer 5GHz, get closer, and pause downloads during matches.
Region honesty
Pick the closest stable region. A “lower number” on a bad route can feel worse than a slightly higher ping on a clean path.
Quick checklist
- Pause cloud sync / updates mid-session
- Restart modem when spikes become constant
- If ping is fine but frames hitch, look at GPU/CPU — not the ISP