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Windows · 19 default keybinds

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Absolum Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Absolum is Guard Crush Games and Dotemu's roguelite beat-'em-up set in the fantasy world of Talamh, where every hero shares a core kit of Strike attacks, heavy Skills, mana-fueled Arcana magic, and a Dash used to both dodge and deflect. These default keyboard and controller bindings cover movement, combos, jumping, dashing, and menus. All inputs are fully rebindable in-game.

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MOVEMENT06Move UpUPMove DownDOWNMove LeftLEFTMove RightRIGHTJumpSpaceDash / SprintCDEFENSE02Dodge (hold direction + Dash)DOWNCDeflect (dash into attack)CINTERFACE03InventoryDPause MenuEscMapMATTACK05StrikeZSkill (Heavy)XStrike Combo (chain)ZZZStrike into SkillZXClash Counter (timed Skill)XARCANA02Arcana 1LCTRLArcana 2LSHIFTINTERACTION01Interact / ThrowableAGAME CONTROLSACTIONABSOLUMKEYBOARD CONTROLS · WINDOWS · 19 BINDSshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ABSOLUM · WINDOWS

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All Absolum controls

Layout

19 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Absolum's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
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/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl

Movement 6

Action Shortcut
Move Up UP
Move Down DOWN
Move Left LEFT
Move Right RIGHT
Jump Space
Dash / Sprint C

Attack 5

Action Shortcut
Strike Z
Skill (Heavy) X
Strike Combo (chain) ZthenZthenZ
Strike into Skill ZthenX
Clash Counter (timed Skill) X

Interface 3

Action Shortcut
Inventory D
Pause Menu Esc
Map M

Defense 2

Action Shortcut
Dodge (hold direction + Dash) DOWNC
Deflect (dash into attack) C

Arcana 2

Action Shortcut
Arcana 1 LCTRL
Arcana 2 LSHIFT

Interaction 1

Action Shortcut
Interact / Throwable A

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Absolum controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Absolum?
Absolum, a action game, uses 19 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Absolum controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Absolum's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Absolum support a controller?
Yes — Absolum has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Absolum controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Absolum resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Absolum or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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