How do you decide which ability of a champion binds to the Q/W/E keys, Riot?

Cicote·5/29/2015, 5:24:50 PM·1 votes·624 views

I've been wondering if there's a deeper meaning behind the keybinds.

  • Most dashes or mobility abilities are bound to E (Azir Bard Caitlyn Ekko Ezreal Gnar Gragas Graves Hecarim Katarina Leona Lucian RekSai Renekton Shen ...)
  • Q is often used for hooks (Blitzcrank Thresh Nautilus Amumu )
  • (Spell-)Shields are on E too (Braum Janna Karma Sivir Morgana Orianna ...)
  • important/damaging/stacking abilities are usually on Q (Ahri Caitlyn Draven Ezreal Gangplank Graves Morgana Sion Sivir Veigar Ziggs Nasus Yasuo ...)

Why are Q/W/E used in that way, is it a part of the game design or a coincidence?

But there are irregularities: Following this pattern Cassiopeia's E should be on Q, because it's a damaging ability. But it isn't, is there a reason for that? LeeSin's dash/shield is on W, but most dashes are on E. Why did you choose to do that?

However, thank you for reading! summoner 31

4 Comments

Strawberrycocoa5/29/2015, 5:37:15 PM1 votes

I feel like most Qs are the low cooldown spammy abilities, for farming poking and trading.

1000angrybees5/29/2015, 6:11:46 PM1 votes

Q seems like the main ability. W's and E's seem more towards utility/movement/cc abilities, but are generally just a mixed bag.