Crimson Desert Enhanced: Keyboard Controls & Combos

Steam Community guide by unboundlopez.

Basic

ActionKeyMoveW,A,S,DSprintLShiftJumpSpaceRoll/EvadeAltRoll/EvadeForward ButtonGuard/Aim LanternCtrlGuard/Aim LanternBack ButtonCrouch/SlideCStow WeaponTCall MountHDismount/Put DownRCancelELock-OnCapsUse GearBRunShiftSprintShift x2JournalJInventoryiSkillsK

Combat

Grapple > Lariat unlocks Vault variant: F(tap) then Space immediately
ActionKeyLight AttackMouse LeftHeavy AttackMouse RightPunch/KickFRanged WeaponQMark Focused ShotMouse RightSkill: FocusXSkill: Axiom ForceTabSkill: Force PalmMouse MiddleSkill: Aerial Force PalmPerform Jump + Mouse MiddleSkill: Ground Force PalmCrouch + Mouse MiddleSkill: Turning SlashMouse Left + Mouse RightSkill: Shield BashCtrl + Mouse RightSkill: StabLShift + Mouse RightSkill: Evasive SlashAlt + Mouse LeftSkill: Spinning SlashLShift + Mouse LeftSkill: VaultSpace + Mouse LeftSkill: ThrowF + Mouse LeftSkill: LariatF + Mouse RightSkill: Blinding FlashCtrl + Mouse LeftFocus Skill: Blinding FlashCtrlSkill: Quick SwapZSkill: Imbue ElementVSkill: Flame1Skill: Frost2Skill: Lightning3Skill: Wind4

Basic UI Controls

ActionKeyMain MenuEscQuick Slot 1 (Comrade)F1Quick Slot 2 (Gear)F2Quick Slot 3 (Food)F3

Interact

ActionKeyInteraction 1EInteraction 2RInteraction 3TInteraction 4GPreviousQNextEPushMouse LeftPullMouse RightAimMouse RightFireMouse Left

Combo

Combat & Combo Guide
All Skills: https://game8.co/games/Crimson-Desert/archives/585471
Tip: Rebinding your keys can make combos much easier to execute.
Core Rules

• You can buffer actions.
• Shielded enemies require their defense to be broken before certain techniques will work.
• Buffered inputs do not need to be perfectly clean for some techniques to activate.
• Some techniques require a Light Attack starter.
• Light attacks influence multiple follow-ups.
  Stab Mechanics
  There are two stabs: Normal and Powered-Up.
• Perform: LButton → LShift + RButton
• Or hold RButton to charge (can be done while running)After charging, you can perform a Swift Stab.
  Note: Light Attack → Stab does not always guarantee a powered-up stab.
  Unique Interactions
• LButton x2 → F(kick) → Leg sweep
• Ctrl + RButton(ShieldBash) (close range) → Throws enemy
• F → Space → Vault variant
  Combos
  Against Non-Shield / Non-Hyper Armor Targets
• LButton → LShift + RButton → LButton → F + RButton
  (Light Attack→ Stab → Swift Stab → Lariat)
• LButton → LShift + RButton → F + LButton
  (Light Attack → Stab → Restrain)
• LButton → Ctrl + RButton x2(Tap), Ctrl + RButton x2(hold)
  (Light Attack → Shield Bash x2(Tap), Shield Bash x2(hold)
• Alt + LButton → LButton → Ctrl + RButton x2
  (Spinning Slash → Light Attack → Shield Bash x2
  Xbox Controller: RB+A, RB, LB+RT 2x
  Against Shield / Hyper Armor Targets
• F(Jab) → Space → Light Attack(finisher animation) → Stab → Swift Stab
  Xbox Controller: Y, X
• Axiom Force
  You can buffer the next input early. As soon as the stab animation begins, you can already hold the restrain input.

Additional Tips

Blind Flash: Ctrl + Left Click Hold - works from stowed weapon (T) if you are having difficulty.
Natures Grasp: F + Left Click - must be close enough to the target
Sprinting: Sprinting still requires repeatedly tapping Shift. Improvements have been made, but if you want max speed tap shift.

Questionable tips

Use a MMO mouse I personally use the:re-dragon M908 and the RE – dragon atrox is also very good.
Use a macro program
For example, you can use voice attack or Auto Hot Key - both free.
Why use macros?
For example, you can macro your i key to open up your inventory with a single press of a button or your journal.