# Controls
Full keyboard controls for the Worldforge game.
Movement
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
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
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)

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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