Half Sword Controls & Keybinds

Master Half Sword's physics-based combat with our complete control reference for PC and controllers.

PC Keyboard & Mouse Controls

Action Key Binding
Move Forward W
Move Left A
Move Back S
Move Right D
Run / Sprint Left Shift
Crouch Left Ctrl
Kick Spacebar
Right Hand Swing LMB (Left Mouse)
Right Hand Grab E
Left Hand Swing RMB (Right Mouse)
Left Hand Grab Q
Thrust Attack RMB x2 (Double Click)
Thrust Mode Toggle Left Alt
Sheathe Right Weapon Hold E
Sheathe Left Weapon Hold Q
Swap Hands X
Inventory R
Arrow Time (Slow-Mo) F
Lock on Target Z
Surrender / Give Up G
Photo Mode C
Switch View V

How to Customize Controls

Change any keybind to match your preferred setup:

  1. 1 Launch Half Sword and open the main menu
  2. 2 Navigate to Options
  3. 3 Select Controls, then choose Key Binds
  4. 4 Click on the control you want to change, then press your preferred key
  5. 5 Save your changes to apply the new layout

Note: Controller support is not yet available in Half Sword Early Access. The game currently supports keyboard and mouse only.

Essential Control Tips

Kick Finishers

Use Spacebar on downed enemies to deliver a brutal finishing blow to the head.

Dodge & Sprint

Hold Shift while moving to sprint. Tap it while moving sideways to perform quick dodges.

Thrust Attacks

Double-click RMB for piercing thrusts, excellent for targeting the neck and chest.

Surrender to Survive

Press G to surrender when badly wounded. Lose some progress, but avoid the Abyss.