Q
Q has 4 meanings
- 1.First champion ability
- 2.Coupon
- 3.Every
- 4.Question
First champion ability
Example
Yo, did you see that? I hit him with my Q right as he dashed in—totally stunned him
Nice! Your timing was perfect. Are you maxing Q first this game?
Yeah, it's my main damage early on. W’s good for the slow, but Q just melts people right now
Makes sense. Just don’t miss it in the next teamfight—we’re counting on that burst
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In League of Legends and other multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, "Q" is a shorthand term players use to refer to their champion's first ability. The name comes from the default keybinding for that ability—pressing the Q key on the keyboard activates it. The Q terminology is part of a broader control scheme where abilities are mapped to Q, W, E, and R, making it fast and intuitive for players to reference and use their champion's skills in the heat of battle.
Origin of Q
The slang term "Q" originated in 2009 with the emergence of League of Legends (LoL). It is now widely used among the game's community, including streamers, professional players, and casual gamers. For example, someone might say "max Q first" to suggest leveling up the first ability early or "hit them with the Q" to describe using that skill in combat. While common in LoL, this shorthand is also used in other games with similar ability-mapping systems.