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Controls and Keybinds
March 2, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Fix: Dodge/Dash key is CTRL (not Space). Space is for jump.
This page lists the default keyboard and mouse controls for Windrose on PC. Controls may change as the game progresses through Early Access.
Action | Key |
|---|---|
Move forward | W |
Move backward | S |
Strafe left | A |
Strafe right | D |
Sprint | Shift (hold) |
Dodge / Dash | CTRL |
Jump | CTRL (while moving) |
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 |
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 |
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 | CTRL (when alongside) |
Switch ammo type | Scroll wheel or number keys |
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 |
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.
