Game Crashing After Attack? Here's How To Fix It

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Hey guys! Running into game crashes can be super frustrating, especially when you're just trying to dive into the action. If your game is crashing whenever you try to attack, whether it's an auto-attack or a skill, you're definitely in the right place. Let's troubleshoot this issue together and get you back in the game!

Understanding the Game Crash Issue

First off, let's break down what's happening. You're loading into the zone just fine, which means your game can handle the initial environment. But the moment you try to initiate an attack, the game throws a fit and crashes. This usually points to a few potential culprits:

  • Software Glitches: Sometimes, the game's code might have a temporary hiccup, causing it to crash when certain actions are performed.
  • Hardware Conflicts: Your system's components might not be playing nicely with the game, especially during resource-intensive actions like attacks.
  • Driver Issues: Outdated or corrupted drivers, particularly for your graphics card, can lead to crashes.
  • Game File Corruption: A critical game file might be damaged, causing the game to crash when it tries to access it.

Initial Steps to Take

Before diving into more technical fixes, let's try some quick and easy solutions that often resolve the issue:

  1. Restart Your Game: It sounds simple, but restarting the game can clear temporary glitches that might be causing the crash. Think of it as a quick system reboot for your game.
  2. Reboot Your Computer: A full system restart can resolve conflicts between the game and your operating system. It's like giving your entire setup a fresh start.
  3. Check Game Files: If you're using a platform like Steam, you can verify the integrity of the game files. This process checks for and replaces any corrupted or missing files. Here’s how to do it on Steam:
    • Right-click on the game in your Steam library.
    • Select "Properties."
    • Go to the "Local Files" tab.
    • Click "Verify integrity of game files."
  4. Close Background Applications: Other applications running in the background might be hogging resources or conflicting with the game. Close any unnecessary programs before launching the game.

Diving Deeper: Advanced Troubleshooting

If the basic steps didn't do the trick, let's get into some more advanced troubleshooting. Don't worry, we'll take it one step at a time!

Update Your Graphics Drivers

Graphics drivers are essential for your game to communicate with your graphics card. Outdated or corrupted drivers can lead to crashes, especially when the game tries to render complex animations and effects during an attack. Here’s how to update your drivers:

  1. Identify Your Graphics Card: Press Win + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, go to the "Display" tab to find your graphics card manufacturer (Nvidia, AMD, or Intel) and model.
  2. Download the Latest Drivers: Visit the official website of your graphics card manufacturer:
  3. Install the Drivers: Follow the instructions on the website to download and install the latest drivers. Make sure to choose the drivers that are compatible with your operating system and graphics card model.
  4. Perform a Clean Installation: During the installation, you might see an option for a clean installation. This removes any previous driver files, ensuring a fresh start.

Updating your graphics drivers is one of the most crucial steps in resolving game crashes. By ensuring your graphics card is running on the latest software, you’re optimizing its performance and compatibility with the game. This can significantly reduce the likelihood of crashes, especially during graphically intensive actions like attacks.

Check System Compatibility

Make sure your system meets the game's minimum and recommended requirements. If your hardware is below the minimum specs, you might experience crashes and other issues. Check the game's official website or the platform you downloaded it from (like Steam) for system requirements.

  1. Operating System: Ensure your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) meets the game's requirements. If the game requires a newer version of Windows, consider upgrading if possible.
  2. Processor (CPU): The CPU is the brain of your computer, handling the game's calculations and logic. Check if your CPU meets the game's minimum or recommended specifications. If it's below the minimum, it might struggle to run the game smoothly, leading to crashes.
  3. Memory (RAM): RAM is your computer's short-term memory. The game uses RAM to store temporary data and assets. If you don't have enough RAM, the game might crash due to memory errors. Check the game's requirements and ensure you have sufficient RAM.
  4. Graphics Card (GPU): The GPU is responsible for rendering the game's visuals. If your GPU doesn't meet the game's requirements, you might experience graphical glitches and crashes. Ensure your GPU is compatible and meets the minimum or recommended specs.
  5. Storage: Make sure you have enough free storage space on your hard drive or SSD. Games often require a significant amount of space for installation and temporary files. If your storage is full or nearly full, it can lead to performance issues and crashes.

By verifying that your system meets the game's requirements, you can rule out hardware incompatibility as a potential cause of the crashes. If your system is below the minimum specs, consider upgrading your hardware to improve performance and stability.

Adjust Game Settings

Lowering your in-game graphics settings can reduce the load on your system, potentially preventing crashes. Here's how to do it:

  1. Launch the Game: Start the game and go to the settings menu. This is usually found in the main menu or the options section.
  2. Navigate to Graphics Settings: Look for the graphics or video settings. This section controls the visual quality of the game.
  3. Lower the Graphics Presets: Many games have preset graphics levels like "Low," "Medium," "High," and "Ultra." Try setting the preset to "Low" or "Medium" as a starting point.
  4. Adjust Individual Settings: If you want more control, you can adjust individual settings like:
    • Resolution: Lowering the resolution reduces the number of pixels the game needs to render, which can significantly improve performance.
    • Texture Quality: Lowering the texture quality reduces the detail of the game's textures, which can save memory and improve performance.
    • Shadow Quality: Shadows can be resource-intensive. Lowering the shadow quality or turning shadows off can improve performance.
    • Anti-Aliasing: Anti-aliasing smooths jagged edges in the game, but it can also be demanding. Try turning it off or setting it to a lower level.
    • Effects Quality: Lowering the quality of visual effects like explosions and particle effects can reduce the load on your system.
  5. Apply and Save Changes: After making adjustments, apply the changes and save them. You might need to restart the game for the changes to take effect.

By reducing the graphical demands of the game, you can prevent your system from being overloaded during intense moments, such as using skills or engaging in combat. This can lead to a more stable gaming experience and fewer crashes.

Disable Overlays and Background Apps

Overlays from apps like Discord or Steam can sometimes interfere with games, causing crashes. Background apps can also hog resources. Try disabling these to see if it helps.

  1. Close Unnecessary Applications: Before launching the game, close any applications that you don't need running in the background. This includes web browsers, media players, and other programs that might be consuming system resources.
  2. Disable Overlays: Overlays from applications like Discord, Steam, and Nvidia GeForce Experience can sometimes interfere with games. Here’s how to disable them:
    • Discord: Go to User Settings > Overlay and toggle off “Enable in-game overlay.”
    • Steam: Go to Steam Settings > In-Game and uncheck “Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.”
    • Nvidia GeForce Experience: Open GeForce Experience, go to Settings, and toggle off “In-Game Overlay.”
  3. Use Task Manager to Close Background Processes: Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and go to the “Processes” tab. Look for any unnecessary processes that are consuming a significant amount of CPU or memory. Right-click on the process and select “End task” to close it.

Disabling overlays and background apps can free up system resources and reduce potential conflicts with the game. This can lead to a more stable and crash-free gaming experience.

Run the Game as Administrator

Running the game as an administrator gives it the necessary permissions to access system resources, which can prevent crashes. Here's how:

  1. Locate the Game Executable: Find the main executable file for the game. This is usually a .exe file located in the game's installation directory. You can find the game's installation directory by right-clicking on the game in your Steam library (if you're using Steam), selecting "Properties," going to the "Local Files" tab, and clicking "Browse."
  2. **Right-Click and Select