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Walking into Half Sword feels a bit like trying to juggle while hopping on one foot—it’s confusing but surprisingly enjoyable. Your character will miss swings and look silly doing them, but that’s part of the fun. Every kick, swing, dodge, and awkward stumble is important. As you learn the controls, what seems like chaos transforms into strategic play.
The game rewards practice with actions such as sprinting, crouching, hitting enemies with both hands, executing thrusts, and even spinning for dramatic kicks. This guide provides a clear table of all movement and combat controls so you can stop flailing blindly and start fighting with style, maybe even winning a battle or two.
### What Are All the Mechanics and Controls?
This table outlines all default movement and combat controls to help you get started confidently.
| Action | Key / Input | Description |
|——————–|———————————-|———————————————————-|
| Move Forward | W | Walk forward |
| Move Left | A | Walk left |
| Move Backward | S | Walk backward |
| Move Right | D | Walk right |
| Run | Left Shift | Sprint while moving |
| Crouch | Left Ctrl | Lower stance for dodging or fitting into tight spaces |
| Jump | Hold & Release Spacebar | Jump over obstacles or attacks |
| Kick | Tap Spacebar | Perform a quick melee kick |
| Spin Kick | Shift + Spacebar + Mouse swing | Execute an advanced kick using the back leg |
| Right Hand Attack | Left Mouse Button (LMB) | Attack with the right-hand weapon |
| Right Hand Grab | E | Grab or interact with objects |
| Left Hand Attack | Right Mouse Button (RMB) | Attack with the left-hand weapon |
| Left Hand Grab | Q | Grab or interact with objects |
| Thrust | Double-tap LMB / Alt + LMB + Mouse forward | Quick or controlled forward stab |
| Thrust Mode | Left Alt | Enter a mode for precise thrusting attacks |
| Sheathe Right | Hold E | Put away the right-hand weapon |
| Sheathe Left | Hold Q | Put away the left-hand weapon |
| Swap Hands | X | Switch your weapon to the off-hand |
| Open Inventory | R | Access your inventory |
| Arrow Time | F | Slow-motion effect for precise actions |
| Lock on Target | Z | Focus on an enemy |
| Give Up | G | Surrender or exit combat |
| Photo Mode | C | Enter photo mode |
| Switch View | V | Change camera perspective |
| Grab / Loot | E (right), Q (left) | Pick up items or weapons |
| Stand Up | Hold W (back), Hold S (front) | Get up from the ground |
| Half Sword Grip | RMB | Engage in a close combat stance |
| Manual Block | Position weapon | Physically block attacks by moving weapon or shield |
| Shield Block | RMB + Move Shield | Block attacks using your shield |
| Dodge | Shift + WASD | Lunge in a direction; backward dodge is safer |
| Throw Weapon | Swing + Drop (LMB/RMB) | Throw weapon from either hand |
Mastering these moves will turn chaos into calculated combat, making you more effective in every fight.
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