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Controls

Default keys and mouse actions, and how to rebind them.

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This page describes today's playtest build. Values may change during playtests.

Press F1 in game for the full list. Most keys can be rebound in Settings, under Controls.

Keys

ActionDefault key
MoveW A S D (arrow keys also work)
Walk instead of runHold Left Shift
War or peace modeTab
Abilities 1, 2, 31, 2, 3
Attack the nearest enemyF
Attack your current targetQ
Open the nearest corpseE
BackpackB
CharacterC
SkillsK
World mapM
Show names nearbyHold Left Alt
Reset the cameraH
TalkEnter
Close the top window, or open the menuEsc
Controls helpF1
Network statsF3

The arrow keys and M can’t be rebound.

Mouse

  • Click the ground to walk there.
  • Click a creature to see its name. In war mode, a click attacks it.
  • Double-click a creature to attack it.
  • Double-click a corpse to open it. A single click walks you to it.
  • Click a tree or rock to chop or mine it, if the tool is in your pack.
  • Double-click a plant to forage it.
  • Double-click a tool, then click a tree, rock or corpse, to use that tool.
  • Drag an item to move it. Shift-drag a stack to split it.
  • Double-click a bag to open it.
  • Double-click a trader to trade, or the banker to open your bank box.
  • Double-click a bandage to heal yourself.
  • Right-drag to turn the camera. The mouse wheel zooms.
  • Drag a window’s title to move it. Use the corner grip, or Ctrl and the wheel, to resize it.

The hotbar

The hotbar has three ability slots. Each slot holds an ability of the weapon in your hand. Only the short sword and the short bow have abilities today. See Swordsmanship and Archery.

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