Keybinds Reference

Keybinds Reference for Gloria Victis

Gloria Victis relaunched June 17, 2026 as a free-to-play medieval MMORPG on Steam under gamigo, restoring directional combat where attack angles, blocks, and stamina management decide fights across Ismir, Midlander, and Sangmar territory wars. Unlike tab-target MMOs, Gloria Victis expects you to aim swings with the mouse—toggled via Alt—while keyboard keys handle movement, stance changes, and UI shortcuts.

This reference documents default PC keybinds at v2026.06 Relaunch, explains combat-critical bindings, lists UI and social shortcuts, and covers rebinding best practices for arena duels and large partial loot zone battles. Pair with Combat Controls for mechanic depth, Chat Commands for /unstuck and /capital, and UI & Interface for menu navigation.

The Alt Mouse Toggle: Foundation of Combat

The single most important binding is Alt—mouse toggle for combat aim.

State	Behavior
Mouse toggle off	Camera follows standard MMO controls; UI clicks work
Mouse toggle on	Mouse position influences attack direction and block facing
Typical workflow	Hold or tap Alt before swing or block sequences

Directional combat means a horizontal slash aimed at an opponent’s open flank connects; a block must face the incoming angle. Players who forget Alt toggle swing into shields and wonder why damage is nil. Practice in safe hubs before carrying valuables into partial loot zones—see Partial Loot System.

Some players rebind Alt to a side mouse button for ergonomics. Ensure the binding does not conflict with push-to-talk voice keys.

Movement and Camera Defaults

Action	Default Key	Notes
Move forward	W	Hold for continuous
Move backward	S	Slower retreat speed
Strafe left	A	Used for circle strafing in duels
Strafe right	D	Combine with mouse aim
Sprint	Shift (hold)	Consumes stamina; limits attack options
Jump	Space	Terrain navigation; limited combat use
Crouch / dodge context	Ctrl or C	Verify per patch in settings
Free look	Hold middle mouse	Camera without turning character

Mounted movement uses the same WASD baseline—horses add gallop stamina and combat restrictions—Horse Taming and Mount Tier List.

Combat Keybinds

Combat bindings overlap with Combat Controls mechanics.

Action	Default Binding	Combat Notes
Toggle mouse aim	Alt	Required for directional attacks
Light attack	Left mouse	Fast, lower stamina cost
Heavy attack	Hold left mouse / modifier	Breaks blocks if angle correct
Block	Right mouse (hold)	Must face threat; stamina drain
Kick / special	Middle mouse or F	Interrupts blocks at timing window
Weapon swap	Z or number row	Secondary weapon readiness
Sheathe / draw	R or dedicated key	Social hubs vs combat readiness

Exact heavy attack implementation may use hold-to-charge or modifier keys—confirm in Settings after Patch Notes combat tuning.

Ranged and Secondary Weapons

Archers and crossbow users mirror mouse aim requirements. Switching between melee and ranged via weapon swap keys must be muscle memory before border skirmishes—Weapon Tier List.

Stamina and Status Awareness

Gloria Victis does not use a separate key for stamina display—it is always visible on the HUD. However, bindings affect stamina indirectly:

• Sprinting during combat bleeds stamina needed for blocks
• Heavy swings commit stamina—feint by releasing early
• Food buffs from crafted meals extend effective stamina pools—Consumables & Food

Monitor HUD elements documented in UI & Interface.

Interaction and Gathering

Action	Default Key	Use
Interact	E	NPCs, objects, gathering nodes
Gather / mine	E or repeated use	Tool in hand required
Loot corpse	E	Partial loot timer applies in zones
Mount / dismount	X or dedicated	Near owned horse

Tool durability affects gather speed when neglected—Tool Durability. Nearly 1,000 recipes depend on gathered mats—Recipes Overview.

UI and Menu Shortcuts

Action	Default Key	Opens
Inventory	I or B	Gear, weight management
Character / stats	C	Attributes, passive skills
Map	M	Stoneholm navigation
Quest log	L	Tutorial and regional chains
Guild	G	Roster, permissions, fief info
Social / friends	O	Party invites
Chat focus	Enter	Slash commands—Chat Commands
Escape menu	Esc	Settings, logout, controls rebind

Capital depot access is via NPC or UI tab in hub—UI & Interface and Depot & Economy.

Communication Binds

Action	Default	Notes
Push-to-talk	Often unbound	Guilds assign V or mouse side
Text chat	Enter	/unstuck, /capital typed here
Emotes	Number pad or menu	Social hubs

Voice comms are external—Discord, Steam voice—but coordinate keybinds to avoid Alt conflicts.

Party and Group Controls

Action	Typical Binding	Context
Accept invite	Click or Y	Guild recruitment spikes at relaunch
Mark target	Not tab-target	Gloria Victis lacks traditional tab
Follow leader	Context menu	Logistics marches

Group mining veins grant bonuses—coordinate gather keys and voice—Material Farming.

Default Keybind Table: Complete Reference

Consolidated defaults for quick printing. Verify in-game after patches.

Category	Key	Action
Movement	W A S D	Move
Movement	Shift	Sprint
Movement	Space	Jump
Combat	Alt	Toggle mouse aim
Combat	LMB	Attack
Combat	RMB	Block
Combat	MMB / F	Kick or special
Combat	Z	Swap weapon
World	E	Interact
UI	I	Inventory
UI	M	Map
UI	G	Guild
UI	L	Quest log
UI	Esc	Menu
Chat	Enter	Open chat

Rebinding Best Practices

Duelist Layouts

Arena players often:

• Move Alt toggle to thumb button
• Duplicate block on keyboard for left-hand block experiments
• Lower sprint sensitivity to prevent accidental sprint-stamina drain

Test changes against sparring partners before ranked arena queues.

Crafter Layouts

Crafters rebinding less combat-critical keys:

• Map and inventory on fast access
• Interact on mouse wheel for rapid gathering sessions
• Chat enter on easy key for market price checks

Workshop crafting uses UI clicks more than combat keys—Workshops Guide.

Accessibility

• Larger key targets for motor difficulties
• Toggle sprint instead of hold if supported
• Sticky keys compatibility varies—test Windows accessibility settings

Report unbindable actions to developers via forums.

Keybinds vs Chat Commands

Keybinds trigger immediate client actions. Chat commands require typing:

Method	Examples
Keybinds	Attack, block, open guild panel
Chat commands	/unstuck, /capital

Do not expect a default key for /unstuck—memorize slash commands for stuck collision after falls—Chat Commands.

Nation and Hub Context

Keybinds function identically across Ismir, Midlander, and Sangmar. Hub safe zones allow practice without partial loot risk. Border zones demand combat bindings ready before engagement—Loot Zone Map.

/capital teleports to nation capital when available—shortcut for depot banking, not a combat key.

Patch Sensitivity

Combat patches from Patch Notes Hub may:

• Add new combat actions requiring binds
• Change default heavy swing input
• Introduce siege equipment operator keys during State of War—State of War Roadmap

After each combat patch, open Settings → Controls and scan for new rows.

New Player Training Drill

Spend fifteen minutes on this drill in a safe hub:

1. Toggle Alt, orient mouse toward training dummy or fence post
2. Light swing from four angles—high, low, left, right
3. Hold block, rotate mouse to catch dummy swings from partner
4. Kick at block-holding partner timing window
5. Sprint in, feint heavy, light swing exit
6. Sheathe, open inventory, re-draw without fumbling keys
7. Type /unstuck in chat without opening map accidentally

Graduate to Beginner’s Guide questing.

Hardware Notes

Keybind responsiveness ties to system performance—System Requirements. High latency plus wrong Alt state equals double frustration.

Mechanical keyboards improve repeat block reliability. Mouse DPI around 800–1600 with moderate sensitivity suits precise aim toggling.

Summary

Gloria Victis keybinds center on Alt mouse toggle for directional combat, with WASD movement, mouse buttons for attack and block, and standard MMO UI keys for inventory, map, and guild panels. Rebind for comfort but preserve combat muscle memory across patches. Learn slash commands separately. Master defaults, customize deliberately, and practice until Alt toggle is instinct—Stoneholm does not pause for you to check this page mid-duel.