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League of Legends Adds WASD Controls
15 Apr
Summary
- WASD controls are now officially rolling out to ranked matches.
- Riot Games ensured alternate control scheme wasn't more powerful.
- New accessibility features include custom inputs and keybind flexibility.
League of Legends has officially launched WASD controls, allowing players to navigate the game using keyboard movement instead of the traditional mouse. This significant update is now available in ranked matches as part of patch 26.9.
Riot Games initially announced its pursuit of WASD support last August. The development team dedicated considerable effort to ensuring this new control scheme was balanced against point-and-click movement, aiming for minimal impact on win rates. Current data indicates a slight advantage for point-and-click, but Riot expects this delta to decrease as players adapt.
This update also brings enhanced accessibility options. Players will benefit from custom inputs for mouse cursor control and increased flexibility in keybinding. Although official gamepad support remains absent, the WASD controls can be utilized in conjunction with a joystick.
