struggling to start on this game. Whos the best character to play?

Garen top would definitely be a very solid option top lane, which you should probably start with. If you want something different, try jungle, Master Yi and Warwick are both really easy champions to learn, and they're really good low ELO.

Depends on what role you prefer to play, I think camps like lux, master yi, blitzcrank are the best for beginers sine they are some of thefirst champions in the game.

Jhin is easy to control and gives lots of fun :3
He cost 6300 BE

I am gonna suggest asche tbh if u want a simple yet effective starter hero

I've been playing Singed since Season 1... he's the most fun even when you're losing, because you fight by running away.

It's also easier to farm minions with his poison until you master last hitting (because he's made to push so you don't need to worry about freezing the lane)

Support is also a good way to learn, try Yuumi, as she rides another champion, so you don't need to farm or move, giving you the chance to practice abilities and map awareness.

ARAM is a good way to not get yelled at as much and learn many champions quickly.

Easy ADC: Ashe/Sivir
Easy Support: Morgana/Blitzcrank
Easy Top: Garen
Easy Mid: Annie/Veiger
Easy Jungle: Yi/Warwick

does anyone know if scripts still work or is no longer functional? for new comers, I would say you should play she, cause it is kinda easy to play her