Final Fantasy XIV generally runs smoothly, but occasional lag can occur, especially when interacting with retainers, NPCs, or using emotes. This guide helps troubleshoot and resolve these lag issues.

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What Causes Lag in FFXIV During Retainer Interactions and Emotes?How to Resolve Lag in FFXIV What Causes Lag in FFXIV During Retainer Interactions and Emotes?

Several factors can contribute to lag in FFXIV, particularly during interactions with retainers or NPCs, or when using emotes:

• High ping or unstable internet connection: A poor internet connection directly impacts responsiveness.
• Server congestion or overload: High server traffic can lead to delays. Emote lag can also stem from the game synchronizing animations across players in the same instance, which is further hampered by server delays. In most cases, emote lag points to either overloaded servers or a PC that no longer meets the game's minimum requirements.

How to Resolve Lag in FFXIV

Assuming your PC meets FFXIV's recommended specifications, several steps can help resolve lag:

1. Verify internet stability: Ensure a stable and strong internet connection.
2. Check server proximity: Playing on a server geographically distant from your location can result in high ping and lag. Consider transferring to a closer server if necessary. While high ping doesn't always cause problems, it can contribute to lag spikes.
3. Account for server overload: Server overload is common during major patches, expansions, or after hacking incidents. In such cases, patience is key; the issue should resolve itself.

This concludes the troubleshooting guide for lag in FFXIV during retainer interactions or emote usage. For more FFXIV tips and information, including the Dawntrail patch schedule and coverage of the Echoes of Vana'diel Alliance Raid, visit The Escapist.