APM Test
Actions per minute counter
APM (Actions Per Minute) is the total number of keyboard and mouse inputs you perform in one minute. It is the primary performance metric in real-time strategy games (StarCraft, Age of Empires) and MOBAs (League of Legends, Dota 2). This test measures your raw APM.
How to Use
- 1Click Start to begin the 1-minute timer
- 2Perform as many keyboard presses and mouse clicks as possible
- 3Your total actions and APM are counted in real time
- 4View your final APM score when the timer ends
Good APM Looks Different in Every Game
There is no single good APM number because each genre demands a different input rhythm. A StarCraft II pro juggling three bases needs constant camera jumps and unit commands, while a League of Legends player channels fewer inputs into tighter timing windows:
| Game / Level | Typical APM |
|---|---|
| StarCraft II, casual | 50-100 |
| StarCraft II, ranked grinder | 150-250 |
| StarCraft II, professional | 350-500+ |
| League of Legends, average player | 100-200 |
| League of Legends, pro mid/ADC | 250-400 |
| FPS games (CS2, Valorant) | 50-150, precision beats volume |
Raw APM vs Effective APM
Watch any StarCraft pro replay and you will notice a chunk of their actions are repeated box-selects and rapid-fire camera cycling. Trackers separate this into raw APM and EAPM (effective actions per minute), which only counts inputs that change the game state. Pros often show an EAPM around half to two-thirds of their raw number.
For your own training, that distinction is the whole point. Spamming a hotkey to inflate this counter teaches your hands rhythm and keyboard familiarity, which has some value. But the skill that wins games is making each action a decision. Benchmark your raw speed here, then grind effectiveness in-game.
What is a Good Score?
Casual RTS players typically average 50–100 APM. Intermediate players reach 150–250 APM. High-level players sustain 300+ APM. Professional StarCraft players often exceed 400–500 APM during complex micro-management.
Tips to Improve
- →Practice common key sequences until they become automatic — "muscle memory" APM costs no thinking time
- →Use hotkeys for everything instead of clicking menus — this alone can double your effective APM
- →Aim for consistent, purposeful actions rather than spamming — "effective APM" matters more than raw APM
Physical training with A-Champs ROX sensors develops reaction speed faster than screen-only drills.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good APM for RTS games?
For casual play, 100–200 APM is fine. Competitive play requires 200–350 APM. Professional StarCraft II players average 400+ APM, with spikes above 600 during intense fights.
Does high APM equal better gameplay?
Not necessarily. Effective APM — purposeful, non-redundant actions — matters more than raw APM. Spamming irrelevant keys inflates APM without improving gameplay.
How can I train to increase my APM?
The most effective approaches: (1) practice specific multi-step hotkey sequences until they are automatic, (2) drill unit production and camera cycling in an RTS game in isolation, (3) use typing speed training to increase baseline keyboard speed, and (4) run warm-up APM drills for 5 minutes before competitive sessions.
What is a good APM for gaming?
Casual gamers average 50-100 APM. Competitive players average 150-250 APM. Pro StarCraft players exceed 300-400 APM. FPS games require lower APM than RTS games since accuracy matters more than raw speed.
Sixty seconds of full-speed inputs tells you your raw ceiling. Hit start above and burst it out.
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