League of Legends is a very fast paced game. Things move fast and there is a lot to get done in a few seconds. As you get better at the game, your Actions Per Minute (APM) increases and you get more done in less time.
Although Riot Games doesn't allow macros of any kind, keep in mind that macros provide all kinds of functionality. Simply using a macro to send a text in chat or display an emoticon is unlikely to result in a ban. However, macros that provide in-game benefits or cause disruptive behavior may result in you being banned.
Macros help you run a series of commands in a short amount of time. They are essentially shortcuts that can make up for your lack of APM. To learn more about Riot Games' stance on this topic, we first need to look at what macros are and what they can do.
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what are macros
macros
Macros are a sequence of commands assigned to a single key (or combination of keys). Each time you press the key(s), the assigned commands are executed seamlessly in a small window of time.
Macros act as shortcuts, allowing you to quickly perform multiple actions that you otherwise would not be able to perform manually. This puts macros in a gray area, and their uses can range from simple text commands to innovative combinations.
keyboard shortcuts
It's worth noting that unlike macros, which execute various commands via a key combination, hotkeys are legal and perfectly fair to use. Hotkeys and binding normal keyboard keys to mouse buttons, or simply changing keys for any action, do not give you an unfair advantage, unlike macros.
Disadvantages
Hotkeys and keys that are bound to a separate button (either mouse or keyboard) do not pose any risk. The increased convenience of having the mouse-bound keys can make the game even easier to play.
Macros, on the other hand, are very easy to spot. The players you play against can sue you for performing perfect combos or simply actions that are too difficult to perform with your mechanics. If there are enough reports, your account will be checked manually. If use of any third-party application, including macros, is detected, you will be banned.
For this specific reason, we recommend that you avoid using macros. Investing time in the game will improve your mechanics and APM, and you'll be able to complete difficult tasks much more easily without risking getting banned.
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types of macros
Macros can be used to accomplish a variety of functions that would otherwise be mechanically difficult to perform. But not all macros are created equal; Some offer innovative benefits, while others are just there for harmless fun.
Text Chat Macros
If you've been playing League of Legends for a long time, you've probably come across players quickly typing messages in chat. Macros can be programmed to enter any sequence of messages and used at the touch of a button.
The most common example would be the messages some players end up sending. It's usually a simple GG followed by a full sentence. As you can imagine, using this macro sparingly does not negatively impact gameplay. These serve only to save time.
Macros for mechanics
The other type of macro includes actions that a player should not or should not be able to perform easily. This includes macros to help you with mechanics like combos, pressing multiple keys, etc.
As you can imagine, this is the riskiest way to use macros and is used to gain an unfair advantage over your opponent or simply to perform a series of single key actions that would otherwise require multiple key presses.
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Which macros can be forbidden?
All types of macros can be prohibited by the rules. Riot Games has explicitly disallowed macros and operates in a gray area when it comes to banning players from using macros. While in theory any macro can be banned, in practice certain macros pose a greater risk than others.
Any third-party app that gives you an unfair advantage over your opponent can ban you. Such apps can be directly recognized by the game and you will be blocked from using third-party apps.
As you might have guessed, this includes macros used for combos and skill/item use. Using a macro to perform actions ranging from difficult Riven combos to simpler ones like wing jumps like Lee Sin puts your account at risk of being banned. If your actions are considered cheating, a few reports are enough to get you banned.
With everything else in place, we can now talk about the macros used for chat and text-based commands. It is highly unlikely that you would use macros to type a "GG" message or use it to completely silence your team. In fact, all macros that perform small, harmless actions, such as typing in certain phrases, have proven to be relatively safe. However, remember that if you use these macros to spam the chat or cause any kind of disruption, you will be reported and your chances of being blocked will increase significantly.
Script vs. In macros
Some players tend to mix up the terms "scripts" and "macros". Although they are similar in some ways, they differ in their differences. As described above, a macro is a series of keys that can be executed by pressing a single key. These are shortcuts that allow normal tasks to be performed in quick succession.
However, scripts often play a much more complex role. Scripts can range from simply landing skillshots to dodging all skillshots with perfect accuracy. It would not be an understatement to say that scripts are the most extreme version of macros. Scripts allow you to trick the system and perform actions that would otherwise not be possible, even with great mechanical skill.
Just as macros can and will ban you, scripts can and will. In fact, scripts take the lead when it comes to blatant fraud and report it more often than macros. Scripts are totally illegal in terms of Riot Games Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy. Accounts using scripts are subject to manual review and are often banned. So avoid using these unfair apps to be on the safe side.
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Macros can perform a variety of functions, we've talked about the different types of macros and the risk of them being banned. Although the comments are based on practical examples, a disclaimer is still necessary. Use macros only at your own risk and avoid them altogether if possible and focus on improving your APM and mechanics.
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