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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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Layout

Movement 6

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

Attack 5

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

Interface 3

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Inventory D
Pause Menu Esc
Map M

Defense 2

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

Arcana 2

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Arcana 1 L Ctrl
Arcana 2 L Shift

Interaction 1

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Interact / Throwable A

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

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Absolum controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Absolum?
Absolum, a roguelike 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, Switch 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. Absolum also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. 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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