# Controls

Full keyboard controls for the Worldforge game.

Movement

Key
Action

W / Arrow Up

Move up

A / Arrow Left

Move left

S / Arrow Down

Move down

D / Arrow Right

Move right

Your character faces the direction you move. Movement is tile-based on a 2D canvas.

Combat

Key
Action

SPACE

Attack (melee, directional)

Attacks hit in the direction your character is facing. You can dodge enemy attacks by moving out of range and kiting. Damage numbers float above enemies and the player.

Interaction

Key
Action

E

Interact (talk to NPCs, activate shrines, inspect points of interest)

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Select dialogue options when talking to an NPC

Walk up to an NPC or interactable object and press E to engage. Dialogue choices appear numbered — press the corresponding key to respond.

Building (World Owner Only)

Key
Action

B

Open/close the build menu

R

Rotate selected item (0° → 90° → 180° → 270°)

Click

Place the selected item at cursor position

Only the world owner can build. Press B to open the build menu with three tabs: Structures, Props, and Decoration. Select an item, position it on walkable tiles, and click to place. Press R to rotate before placing.

Camera

The camera follows your character automatically, keeping you centered on screen.

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