1.8.0 Optimization Guide

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This comprehensive guide will help you maximize FPS and achieve smooth gameplay in Perfect World, even on lower-end systems. We'll cover essential Graphics Settings, Optimization Setting, and other tips, such as driver configurations, and system-level tweaks to eliminate lag during mass battles, Territory Wars, and everyday gameplay.

Graphic Settings​

Proper configuration of graphics settings is the key to comfortable gameplay in the Perfect World. Even on a weak PC, you can achieve smooth performance if you prioritize wisely and disable the most resource-intensive options. Graphics settings can be opened by pressing the K, or accessed through the game interface.
For quick graphics optimization, you can use the shortcut button, which can be found here:

The recommended graphic settings for best performance (maximum FPS) during large-scale events (for example, large battles and Territory Wars) with many players are as follows:

You can also fine-tune all graphics parameters depending on the performance of your gaming device. However, to do this effectively, you need to understand how each parameter affects performance (FPS). Let's examine all graphics settings elements in more detail.

1. Display Settings​

• Overall. Sets a global graphics preset with 5 levels (preset 1 disables everything, preset 5 maxes out all settings). Decrease this to the minimum if you want to quickly achieve a maximum FPS boost. Recommended for quick setup.
• Res. (Resolution). Determines the number of pixels on the screen and heavily loads the video card. Lower the resolution if the game lags even on minimum settings.
• HD Mode. Replaces models and gear for Blademaster, Wizard, Archer, Barbarian, Venomancer, Wildwalker, and Edgerunner classes with improved versions and enables the advanced appearance editor. Disable this option to reduce load on your system if you do not play these classes or need better performance.
• UI Size. Scales interface elements for better readability on high-resolution monitors. This setting does not affect FPS, so adjust it based on your personal comfort.

2. Environment Sliders​

• Gamma. Adjusts the brightness and color reproduction of the image. Changing this parameter has almost no impact on the frame rate.
• Textures. Controls the level of detail on the surfaces of all objects in the game. Lower this to the minimum if you have limited VRAM or experience stutters when rotating the camera.
• Distance. Determines the rendering distance for characters, monsters, and the landscape. Significantly lower this slider for stable performance in crowded cities and mass PvP.
• Water. Manages the quality of reflections and the detail of the water surface. Set this to the minimum to eliminate frame drops near bodies of water.
• Trees. Controls the density and rendering distance of trees. It is recommended to lower this if you experience lag while traveling through forested areas.
• Plants. Responsible for displaying grass and small bushes on the ground surface. Lower this parameter to reduce the load on your system when in the open world.
• Cloud. Adjusts the quality and volume of clouds in the sky. Disable or lower this for a small FPS boost without sacrificing core gameplay visuals.
• Terrain. Affects the complexity of landscape geometry at a distance. Lower this value to reduce CPU load when flying at high altitudes.

3. Effects and Toggles​

• Anti-Aliasing. Smoothes jagged edges on 3D models for a softer look. Select Disable if you want to remove unnecessary load from the graphics chip.
• Shadows. Creates dynamic shadows for objects and characters. Be sure to uncheck this, as it is one of the most resource-intensive settings in the game.
• Warp. Enables air distortion effects around spells and portals. Disable this if your FPS drops sharply during combat when skills are used.
• Sharpen. Makes object contours sharper and more distinct. This setting barely affects performance; use it according to your preference.
• Soften. Gives the image a soft glow (Bloom effect). Disable this if you prefer a crisp image and want to save a small amount of system resources.
• Sun/Moon. Adds visual effects for celestial bodies and dynamic lighting changes. Uncheck this for a minor increase in frame stability.
• V-Sync. Limits FPS to your monitor's refresh rate to eliminate screen tearing. Disable this to remove input lag and see the true performance potential of your system. It is recommended to disable V-Sync in areas with high player concentration.

Optimization Settings​

Optimization settings can be opened by clicking the wrench icon in the upper left corner (above your character's HP bar).

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For quick optimization, you can use the shortcut button, which can be found here:

Let's take a closer look at each settings element and determine the recommended values for each of them.
The recommended optimization settings for best performance (maximum FPS) during large-scale events (for example, large battles and Territory Wars) with many players are as follows:

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You can also configure advanced optimization parameters for even better performance during large-scale PvP. These settings give you precise control over which visual elements are displayed and at what distance. Let's examine all optimization settings elements in more detail.

1. Optimization Mode​

Normal Mode – no optimization settings are applied.
Quick Optimization – automatically sets optimal optimization parameters.

2. Model and Effect Display​

Selection of model and effect display mode. 5 modes available (from minimal to maximum):

• Standard Mode. All models and effects are displayed with maximum quality. Performance optimization is not performed.
• Simple Mode. Simplified character models are displayed. All equipped gear and additional costumes are hidden to improve performance. Recommended for: small/local battles, solo gameplay.
• Recommended. All character models are displayed, but only key visual effects. Genies are hidden. Important effects include: skills, statuses, flights, attack/hit/spell animations, as well as NPC and item actions. Recommended for large battles, GvG.
• Important players. Costumes and detailed faces are displayed only for characters you interact with directly: in trade, combat, hugs, marriage, or while in the same party. Recommended for 1v1 battles, group dungeon runs.
• Self Mode. Maximum resource saving. Only your character's model is visible, as well as the character you have currently targeted. Recommended for 1v1 battles.

3. Limit Player Distance​

After checking the box, you can adjust the effect display distance by moving the slider:

• Measured in: meters
• Range: from 5 to 100 meters
• Recommended value: 50 meters

Very important parameter for mass battles. The smaller the distance, the better the optimization. It's recommended to set the distance based on your class gameplay (skill range) and role in the battle.

4. Limit Number of Displayed Players​

After checking the box, you can adjust the number of displayed characters by moving the slider.

• Two sliders: for enemies and allies
• Measured in: number of players
• Range: from 10 to 100 players
• Recommended value: 50 players.

Very important parameter for mass battles. The fewer players displayed, the better the optimization. Select the number you need based on the scale of the battle.

5. Limit Effect Quality​

After checking the box, you can adjust the quality of displayed effects by moving the slider. Four effect quality levels (from best for optimization to worst):

• Level 1. Display only basic effects.
• Level 2. Display some effects in simple version.
• Level 3. Display all effects in simple version.
• Level 4. Display all effects in full version.

Very important parameter for mass battles. The lower the level, the better the optimization.

6. No Effect Limits for Own Character​

After checking the box, restrictions on the type and distance of displayed effects will not apply to your character — only to other characters and NPCs. This parameter allows you to exclude your character from settings in sections (7) and (8), even if they are activated.
This feature allows you to optimize everyone around you. At the same time, your character's effects remain full.

7. Limit Effect Types​

After checking the box, you can adjust the type of displayed effects by moving the slider.
Four effect setting types (from best for optimization to worst):

• Level 1. No Special Effect (all effects, including skill effects, are hidden).
• Level 2. Display skill's flight lighting effects and status lighting effects.
  Recommended for optimization with noticeable quality loss.
• Level 3. Display skill's flight lighting effects, status lighting effects, attack action lighting effects, hit special effects, and channeling special effects.
  Recommended for optimization with minimal quality loss.
• Level 4. Display skill's flight lighting effects, status lighting effects, attack action lighting effects, hit special effects, channeling special effects, and presentation special effects (shows all effects, no optimization).

Very important parameter for mass battles. The lower the level, the better the optimization.

8. Limit Effect Display Distance​

After checking the box, you can adjust the character effect display distance by moving the slider.

• Measured in: meters
• Range: from 10 to 100 meters
• Recommended value: 50 meters

Very important parameter for large-scale PvP. The smaller the distance, the better the optimization. It's recommended to set the distance based on personal preferences.

To significantly improve performance during large-scale battles, it is also recommended to pay attention to the following settings:

• Close target display — Closes the target window of your current target.
• Hide Genie — Hides your genie model and the genies of nearby players.
• Disable display of fashion weapons — Disables the display of fashion weapons of nearby players, except for your own character.
• Disable flyers display — Disables the display of flying mounts for you and nearby players.
• Disable color nickname rendering — Disables colored nicknames.
• Disable star chart visual effect — Disables the visual effects of star chart of nearby players.

Additional Optimization Tips​

1. Installing up-to-date system drivers​

It helps improve FPS in most cases. Update your graphics card driver to the latest version. This is especially important for Intel graphics cards. Links:

• NVIDIA
• AMD
• Intel

2. Setting the power plan to "High Performance". ​

It also helps improve FPS. Relevant for Windows 7 and newer.

• How to set this mode: go to Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Power Options.
• In most cases, by default, the power saver (laptops) or balanced power plan is selected. In these modes, your PC resources are not fully utilized.
• Try setting the High Performance mode and compare the FPS. Additionally, it's recommended to customize it for yourself, since by default in this mode the computer does not enter sleep mode.

Note: High Performance mode leads to increased heating of your PC or laptop, so if you notice that your PC is "buzzing" too much or the fan is running too loud — switch back to the Balanced mode.

3. Changing the power management mode for graphics cards​

This method is only relevant for NVIDIA graphics cards. The latest driver version must be installed. What you need to do:

• Open the Windows system tray, find "NVIDIA Control Panel" there.
• In the NVIDIA Control Panel, open "Manage 3D Settings".
• Open the "Program Settings" tab, click the "Add" button and specify the path to elementclient.exe (MythPW180\element\elementclient64.exe).
• Set the following parameters:
  • Threaded Optimization: ON
  • Power management mode: Prefer maximum performance
• Apply the new settings.

Universal Windows Setting (Recommended for all GPUs):

• Open Windows Settings → System → Display → Graphics settings (or Graphics).
• Under "Choose an app to set preference," click Browse (for Desktop apps) and add elementclient64.exe.
• Click on the added game in the list and select Options.
• Choose High performance and click Save.

4. Installing the game client and operating system on an SSD drive​

This method does not increase FPS, but it solves the following problems:

• Constant stuttering when loading a large number of characters.
• Long location loading times.
• Constant "freezes" during gameplay even in empty locations.
• The operating system runs smoother overall.

On some systems, you may experience degraded performance when the game client is installed on an SSD. It varies case by case, but in most situations, installing the client and operating system on an SSD allows you to enjoy the game much more thanks to fast loading of all its components.

If you are new to Myth Perfect World or want a deeper understanding of game systems, currencies, and progression, be sure to also check out our Newbie Guide, where all core information about the server is explained in detail.