Need help with better hand placement on keyboard and such.

Ep Dread·4/29/2015, 11:48:04 PM·1 votes·2,593 views

I've been playing this game for some time now (around 2 years) and i'm not much for computer games except this one. So from what i understand how i play on my keyboard isn't really all that good. I keep a finger on Q W E with my pinky just kinda on the shift. I play with the screen locked and i click to level up my ability's so from what i've seen this isn't the correct way to do it. I play with a Moba mouse so i have 1-6 on it so my click those for items is great. But basically what i want to know is how you guys play and what i can do to get better at more useful methods. Because i still like to look down at my keyboard so just looking at methods to get better at keybindings and such because i don't understand them. Hope this is the right section to post btw.

6 Comments

LegacyYogaPants4/30/2015, 12:18:12 AM2 votes

First things first you need to play w/o screen lock

Deep Terror Nami4/30/2015, 12:03:34 AM1 votes

Have you considered a gaming keypad, such as a Razer Nostromo/Orbweaver or Logitech G13? I use a Nostromo and find it more comfortable to use for a MOBA over my keyboard.

Ep Dread4/30/2015, 12:15:26 AM1 votes

I have a Razer Black Widow but my issue is mainly i can't seem to not mess up where my hand is placed if i move it off the normal spot without looking so i just tend to play it safe and not do so. It's frustrating because i have plenty of keyboard experience lol

Shiroi Kitsune4/30/2015, 12:55:22 AM1 votes

Alright so here are some of the more important things.

1.) The finger placement is fine, that is actually how I and many others play

2.) To quick level your abilities press ctrl+(ability key). For example, ctrl+q levels up your q.

3.) To smart cast your abilities (instantly cast with one key stroke), hold shift and tap the ability you want to cast.

4.) To self cast, hold alt and tap the ability you want to cast on yourself.

5.) If you are interested in any other key bindings, they can be found here http://leagueoflegends.wikia.com/wiki/Hotkeys_and_commands

Gym Leader Yaki4/30/2015, 11:48:22 AM1 votes

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I've been playing this game for some time now (around 2 years) and i'm not much for computer games except this one. So from what i understand how i play on my keyboard isn't really all that good. I keep a finger on Q W E with my pinky just kinda on the shift. I play with the screen locked and i click to level up my ability's so from what i've seen this isn't the correct way to do it. I play with a Moba mouse so i have 1-6 on it so my click those for items is great. But basically what i want to know is how you guys play and what i can do to get better at more useful methods. Because i still like to look down at my keyboard so just looking at methods to get better at keybindings and such because i don't understand them. Hope this is the right section to post btw.

My middle finger is on Q, my index on E and thumb on space bar. I always play with unlocked screen, but hold space bar in moments were the action is nearby. To level up abilities I press CTRL + Q/W/E/R. It might feel weird at first, but you'll get the hang of it by practicing.

Horn Scrub5/3/2015, 3:26:40 AM1 votes

Yeah you need to play screen unlocked and quick cast. Also, whats shift doing for you? Keep pinky on Q, ring W, Middle E, and Index R. That way 1, 2, 3, 4 are at your disposal. I think having higher FPS and less lag is more important than the positioning of your hand though. Where do you keep your summoner spells?