This page lists the default keyboard and mouse controls for Windrose on PC. Controls may change as the game progresses through Early Access.
Movement
Action | Key |
|---|---|
Move forward | W |
Move backward | S |
Strafe left | A |
Strafe right | D |
Sprint | Shift (hold) |
Dodge / Roll | Space |
Jump | Space (while moving) |
Combat
Action | Key |
|---|---|
Light attack | Left Mouse Button |
Heavy / Special attack | F |
Block / Guard | Right Mouse Button (hold) |
Perfect Block (Parry) | Right Mouse Button (timed) |
Lock on target | T |
Switch target | Mouse movement while locked on |
Use consumable / Heal | Hotbar keys |
Interaction
Action | Key |
|---|---|
Interact / Pick up | E |
Open inventory | Tab or I |
Open build menu | B |
Open building panel | Right-click (in build mode) |
Character customization | O |
Open map | M |
Open Curios menu | J |
Ship Controls
Action | Key |
|---|---|
Summon ship to shore | K |
Steer left | A |
Steer right | D |
Increase speed | W |
Decrease speed / Reverse | S |
Aim cannons | Right Mouse Button (hold) |
Fire cannons | Left Mouse Button |
Board enemy ship | Space (when alongside) |
Switch ammo type | Scroll wheel or number keys |
Building
Action | Key |
|---|---|
Open build menu | B |
Place structure | Left Mouse Button |
Rotate structure | R or Mouse wheel |
Cancel placement | Right Mouse Button or Escape |
Duplicate last placed | Hold Shift + Place |
Switch to dig mode (shovel) | Context-dependent |
Tips
Always lock on (T) before fighting. Without target lock, your dodges and guard will not track the enemy correctly.
Use K liberally. Summoning your ship to any coast saves enormous amounts of walking time.
Press O to change appearance. Character customization is available anytime, not just at character creation.