How To Determine Whether Honor Of Kings Has Korean Servers And Assess Connection Stability In Domestic And International Environments

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Overview and Preparation Work

- Prepare a device that can run Honor of Kings (Android/iOS/emulator).
- Prepare network diagnostic tools: On mobile phones, “PingTools” can be used; on PCs, the command line (ping/tracert/route) as well as third-party speed testing tools like Speedtest can be used.
- For cross-region testing, prepare a paid/free VPN or SS/SSR tool to ensure you can switch to the Korean node.

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The first step to confirming game server region information: View within the client

- Open Honor of Kings, go to Settings -> Account or About page, and check the server or region information (some international versions will indicate the server region).
- If the client does not specify, pay attention to the default language on the login screen, regional information in the announcements, or the server details on the customer service page.

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Determine server ownership based on network packets/domain names

- Capture packets on a PC or phone (use Packet Capture/HttpCanary for phones, and Wireshark for PCs). Locate the IP or domain name of the game connection (such as subdomains like match, gate, etc.).
- Check this IP on public IP lookup websites (such as ip.cn 、 ipinfo.io ) Query the location. If Korea or Korean operators (such as KT, SK) are displayed, it indicates the presence of Korean lines or nodes.

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Use ping/tracert to actually measure latency and routing

- PC: Open the command line and enter ping [Game server IP] -n 10 View average latency and packet loss ； Enter tracert [IP] View the routing hop count and which country nodes it is routed to.
- Mobile phone: Use apps like PingTools to send multiple Pings to the same IP address and save the results. Criteria for judgment: Domestic to domestic delivery delays are usually <100ms，跨国到韩国理想<200ms，若> If it’s 250ms or there’s significant packet loss, it’s unstable.

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Use a VPN to switch to the Korean node to verify if it’s connected to the Korean server

- Steps: First, disconnect from the game locally and clear the cache. Then, turn on the VPN for the Korean server, launch the game again, log in, and repeat steps 2–4 to capture packets/ping.
- If, after using a Korean VPN, the target IP still belongs to Korea and latency decreases significantly, it indicates that the game can access Korean servers via the network path or has nodes in Korea ； If there’s no change, it might be because the game server is located in China or routed through a CDN.

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Detailed procedures for testing connection stability and optimization suggestions

- Continuous testing: Record ping/tracert results and gameplay experience separately for different time periods (day/night/peak hours). Record the packet loss rate, latency fluctuations, and number of disconnections.
- Optimization suggestions: Use a VPN with quality assurance (Korean-specific connection with low packet loss and low jitter) ； Prioritize wired or 5GHz Wi-Fi within a local network ； Close background apps that consume bandwidth ； Enable QoS on the router and give priority to gaming devices ； For managed game accelerators, you can choose reputable dedicated server nodes based on experience.

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Points to note regarding differences between mobile and PC versions

- Mobile: Carriers can affect cross-sea routing; if using a mobile network, try switching to Wi-Fi or a SIM card from a different carrier for comparison ； Also note that your phone’s power-saving settings may affect the stability of background connections.
- PC/Emulator: Simulators may use different network stacks, making packet capture and IP determination more straightforward. It is recommended to perform precise routing testing on a PC.

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Common troubleshooting process (step by step)

- High latency or disconnection occurs: Step 1: Switch networks (Wi-Fi ↔ Mobile) ； Step 2: Check local bandwidth and packet loss (Speedtest + ping to gateway) ； Step 3: Use tracert to determine at which hop packet loss or abnormal jumps occur ； Step 4: Try a Korean VPN or game accelerator to see if it improves things ； Step 5: Contact the game’s customer support and provide the packet capture and tracert results.

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Ask: Does Honor of Kings have a dedicated server for South Korea?

- Answer: There are significant differences between the official regional versions. In China, “Honor of Kings” runs mainly on domestic servers, while the international version (such as Arena of Valor) has its own servers in different countries. To confirm whether there is one South Korean server It is necessary to check the IP ownership by capturing packets, or use a Korean node to test logging in and routing. If the IP belongs to South Korea or is routed to a South Korean operator, it indicates the presence of a South Korean connection or node.

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Ask: How can I determine if my current connection is stable and not experiencing delays due to routing or cross-border jitter?

- Answer: Ping the target IP multiple times in a row to check the average latency and packet loss ； Use tracert to observe which hop experiences a sudden increase in latency or packet loss ； Switch to a Korean VPN to test if latency decreases significantly ； If the hop count and latency for cross-border routing are stable with low packet loss ( <1%），基本可认为连接稳定。

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Ask: What practical tips are there to improve stability when playing the Korean server domestically?

- Answer: Use a high-quality, stable-bandwidth Korean dedicated VPN or rent an international accelerator ； Give priority to service providers with low packet loss guarantees ； Use a wired connection or high-quality Wi-Fi and enable router QoS ； If the issue persists, save the tracert/ping logs and submit them to VPN or accelerator support for route optimization.