APM Test
Actions per minute counter
What is the APM Test?
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
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
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.