Does PingAim work with Dark and Darker?
Yes. PingAim auto-detects DungeonCrawler.exe and routes its traffic through your optimal network interface using a WFP kernel driver. It is fully compatible with IronShield (Ironmace's custom anti-cheat) — PingAim operates at the Windows network stack level and does not modify or inject into the game process.
Why does my character rubberbands in Dark and Darker?
Rubberbanding in Dark and Darker is caused by the gap between your client's view of the game world and the server's actual state. When your ping is high or unstable (jittery), the server corrects your position to match its authoritative record, snapping your character back. This is worst during PvP encounters when multiple clients are interacting simultaneously. Using a more stable connection — Ethernet over WiFi, 5G tethering over congested broadband — reduces the frequency and severity of rubberbanding.
What anti-cheat does Dark and Darker use?
Dark and Darker uses IronShield, a proprietary kernel-level anti-cheat developed in-house by Ironmace. It runs as Tavern.exe and TavernWorker.exe. It is not EasyAntiCheat or BattlEye. IronShield installs a kernel driver on game launch and performs disk sector scanning, which has been controversial among players due to privacy and performance concerns.
Can I get banned for using a network optimizer in Dark and Darker?
No. IronShield does not flag network optimization tools. The community widely uses tools like LagoFast, GearUP Booster, and Mudfish without ban incidents. VPNs are also commonly used to access specific server regions (such as Korean servers). Ironmace has not published a ban policy against network-level tools.
What server regions does Dark and Darker have?
Dark and Darker has servers in NA East, NA West, South America (Brazil), Europe, Europe Central, Asia East (Korea/Japan), Asia Southeast (Singapore), and Oceania (Australia). Server region is assigned automatically based on your location. Low-population regions like Oceania and SEA often show as 'unavailable' during off-peak hours.
What is a good ping for Dark and Darker?
Below 60ms gives smooth gameplay with minimal rubberbanding. 60-100ms is playable but you will notice positional snapping during intense PvP. Above 100ms causes significant rubberbanding that can result in unavoidable deaths and gear loss. Players in Oceania, Southeast Asia, and non-Brazil South America frequently experience 100-200ms baseline latency to their nearest server.
Further reading
PingAim detects Dark and Darker automatically
No manual config. PingAim identifies Dark and Darker by process name and routes it through your fastest connection using a kernel-level WFP driver.