Move with WASD or arrow keys. Select the active move with 1–4, or cycle with Q/E. Esc pauses in solo play. On mobile, use landscape orientation, drag to move and tap a move icon to switch attacks.
Desktop quick reference
| Action | Control | What to remember |
|---|---|---|
| Move | WASD / arrow keys | Movement and positioning are manual. |
| Select move | 1, 2, 3, 4 | The active slot attacks automatically. |
| Cycle moves | Q / E | Switch without looking for a number key. |
| Pause | Esc | A co-op world keeps running. |
| Touch movement | Drag anywhere | The virtual joystick appears at your touch. |
| Touch move switch | Tap move icon | Choose the active slot at the bottom. |
Why do my other attacks seem inactive?
This is not a game where every equipped attack fires at once by default. You choose the active move. Bonds can combine attacks in a linked slot; that is a separate system, not a reason to expect all slots to fire.
Before entering a crowd, practise switching between two attacks. An icon change is easier to spot in a quiet area than during a boss fight.
If the keyboard seems unresponsive
- When using embedded play, click inside the game so it receives keyboard focus.
- Close any open menu or level-up selection that is waiting for your choice.
- Try the official game in its own tab. Browser extensions and embedded focus can affect input.
- On a phone, turn the device sideways and use touch controls rather than expecting a desktop keyboard overlay.
Pause is different in co-op
The game’s pause screen explicitly warns that a group game continues while the menu is open. Move somewhere safer before opening settings, and coordinate with teammates rather than treating Esc as a team-wide pause.
Sources & version notes
Reviewed October 14, 2026. Mechanics refer to the original game; forks and later patches may differ. Advice is editorial, not a developer-endorsed build.
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