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Fix lag and rubber-banding in Marvel Rivals

May 6, 2025 · 7 min read

If your frames feel inconsistent in Marvel Rivals, the problem is rarely a single setting — it's the stack. This guide walks the full chain from Windows to GPU to peripherals so the gains actually hold under load.

Tighten the network path

Ping spikes and packet loss read as 'lag' but feel like death-behind-walls in Marvel Rivals. Wired beats wireless every time for consistency.

Use Ethernet, pick the closest reliable server region, and enable QoS on your router to prioritise game traffic over downloads on the same line.

  • Ethernet over Wi-Fi (or 5GHz + DFS channel if you must)
  • Closest stable server region, not just lowest ping
  • Router QoS / gaming mode prioritising your PC
  • Disable background updates and cloud sync while playing

Start with a clean Windows baseline

Before touching anything game-side, get the OS out of the way. A bloated startup and aggressive background services steal CPU time exactly when you're mid-fight.

Set the power plan to High Performance (or Ultimate), disable startup apps you don't need, and turn off Memory Integrity if you're chasing every last frame — re-test after each change.

  • Power plan → High Performance / Ultimate
  • Disable non-essential startup apps in Task Manager
  • Turn off Game Bar + background recording
  • Set Graphics preference → High Performance for the game's .exe
// The TL;DR
  • Ethernet over Wi-Fi (or 5GHz + DFS channel if you must)
  • Power plan → High Performance / Ultimate
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