Controls
All keybinds are rebindable from the in-game settings (press H → Keybinds).
Movement
| Action | Default Key |
|---|---|
| Forward | ↑ / W |
| Backward | ↓ / S |
| Turn Left | ← / A |
| Turn Right | → / D |
| Strafe Left | Q |
| Strafe Right | E |
Mohawk strafe
On the Mohawk (Copter), strafe keys activate the special ability and turn simultaneously — it's built into the ship.
Combat
| Action | Default Key |
|---|---|
| Fire | Space |
| Special Ability | Ctrl / Shift |
Upgrades
| Action | Default Key |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Speed | 1 |
| Upgrade Defense | 2 |
| Upgrade Energy | 3 |
| Upgrade Missiles | 4 |
| Drop Upgrade | X |
See Upgrades & Items for more info on the upgrade system.
Communication
| Action | Default Key |
|---|---|
| Chat | Enter |
| Team Chat | T |
| In-Game "Say" | ` (Grave) |
| Reply | R |
Camera & UI
| Action | Default Key |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard | Tab |
| Main Menu | F1 |
| Show Games | F2 |
| Help | H |
| Fullscreen | F |
| Toggle Sound | G |
| Mouse Mode | M |
| Invite Friends | I |
| Spectate | V |
| Free Camera | C |
| Zoom In | = |
| Zoom Out | - |
| Default Zoom | 0 |
| Alternate Zoom | Backspace |
| Maximize Chat | Page Up |
| Minimize Chat | Page Down |
Mouse Mode
Press M to toggle mouse mode:
- Left Click → Fire
- Right Click → Special
- WASD → Move
Your ship will aim toward the cursor.
Air-Battle Additions
| Action | Default Key |
|---|---|
| Quick Respawn as Ship 1–5 | Shift + 1–5 |
| Free Camera (spectating) | C |
| Click to Spectate | Click on a player or the minimap |
Free Camera
While spectating, press C to enter free camera mode. Use the arrow keys / WASD to pan around the map freely. Press C again to snap back to following a player — it'll pick the nearest one to where your camera is.
Gamepad
Gamepad support is built in. When a controller is connected:
- D-Pad → Movement
- Left Stick → Steering & thrust
- A / X → Fire
- B / Y → Special
Flag Controls (CTF)
| Action | Default Key |
|---|---|
| Drop Flag | Y |