🎮How to Play Honor of Kings CN Server Abroad (2026): Lower Ping
Updated 2026-07 · RiftVPN team
The problem
Logging into the Honor of Kings CN server from abroad, ping stays red above 200ms with teamfight stutter and rubber-banding, plus frequent "network error" disconnects and reconnects, and matchmaking and login often fail.
Why it's blocked
The Honor of Kings CN servers are located in mainland China. An overseas direct connection travels a long physical distance over detoured cross-border routes, causing high latency, heavy packet loss and frequent disconnects. A back-to-China game accelerator connects to a nearby optimized dedicated line and takes a shorter path back to the CN server data center, significantly lowering latency and packet loss for smoother, more stable matches.
How to unlock Honor of Kings (CN server) in 3 steps
- 1
Create a free RiftVPN account (unlimited data): sign up with your email on the website or in the app.
- 2
Download the app: get RiftVPN from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play (Android); desktop users can install the Chrome extension.
- 3
Open RiftVPN, tap to connect the "Smart route to China", then reopen Honor of Kings (CN server) and refresh — it works normally.
FAQ
Is RiftVPN free? Is there an extra charge to accelerate Honor of Kings CN?
You can use it free after signing up, with unlimited data. Game acceleration is demanding on latency and stability, so a VIP (from $1.99/mo) game-optimized dedicated line is recommended for noticeably better latency and packet loss.
How low can ping get when accelerating Honor of Kings CN?
It depends on your region and network, but a back-to-China game line can typically bring latency from over 200ms down to the 60–120ms range and clearly reduce disconnects — actual results vary, so test for yourself.
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