My Biggest Early Noob Habit in League of Legends
When I first started playing League of Legends, I had what I now fondly think of as my biggest early noob habit. I’m talking about those awkward, awkward moments that every beginner goes through before they finally get the hang of it.
For me, it was clicking each spell icon directly with my mouse every time I wanted to cast it. Imagine this: instead of using the hotkeys like Q, W, E, and R like the pros do, I would slowly move my cursor, click the ability, then click the target or the spot on the map. Every time. It made me slow, clumsy, and honestly a bit of a hindrance to my team.
Why Did This Happen?
Back then, I didn’t even think about using hotkeys. I was overwhelmed by everything happening on screen and thought clicking was the “safe” way to not press the wrong key. Plus, I wasn’t aware of how much faster and efficient it is to use hotkeys. No wonder I used to get outplayed so easily!
Other Classic Noob Habits
Reading through a Reddit thread where players share their biggest early noob habits, I found plenty of hilarious and relatable stories:
- Buying multiple pairs of boots. Like, all the shoes. Because someone thought faster movement meant stacking boots stats… nope.
- Misunderstanding attack speed mechanics. Some believed attack speed bonuses stacked multiplicatively and started buying tons of recurve bows in hopes of maxing DPS. Spoiler alert: That didn’t work.
- Ignoring warding. Just relying on luck, hoping not to get ambushed in the jungle.
These little quirks remind me how new players are just figuring things out by playing. It’s all part of the learning curve.
Why Embracing Your Biggest Early Noob Habit Helps You Improve
Why not just feel bad about these mistakes? Because recognizing these quirks is the first step to getting better! Everyone starts somewhere, and the biggest early noob habit is often a stepping stone towards mastery.
For example, once I realized the hotkeys would speed up my gameplay, I made a conscious effort to practice them each game. Eventually, it became second nature. The speed difference felt like night and day.
Plus, laughing at ourselves helps keep the game fun and reduces the stress of getting better. If you want to see some hilarious noob moments, check out [Link to related post] where newer players share their early gameplay stories.
How to Avoid the Biggest Early Noob Habit
If you’re just starting, here are some quick tips to dodge that slow clicking habit and other common newbie mistakes:
- Learn hotkeys early. Assign keybindings for spells and practice them, even if awkward at first.
- Watch beginner tutorials. There are plenty of videos that cover the basics of mechanics and item builds.
- Ask questions in community forums. Places like the official League of Legends support page or your favorite subreddit are great for tips.
- Play practice games. Use bots or custom games to focus on one skill at a time.
Final Thoughts on the Biggest Early Noob Habit
Looking back, my biggest early noob habit was a mix of confusion and surprise at the complexity of League of Legends. It’s easy to judge yourself harshly as a beginner, but honestly, everyone’s been there.
If you’re still making some of these same mistakes, relax—this too shall pass. Just keep playing, learning, and having fun.
And if you want to read more on improving your gameplay, check out [Link to related post].
Image Alt Text: A gamer practicing League of Legends spell hotkeys showing the biggest early noob habit
