Full keybind list
The official Roblox description provides 13 primary keybinds covering movement, offense, defense, and interaction.
| Key | What it does | When you press it |
|---|---|---|
| L | equip your weapon | Draw your weapon once combat begins. |
| Tab | view the leaderboard | Check current player rankings and server presence. |
| Backspace | drop an item | Remove an item from your hand or pass it to another player. |
| J | devour a contained curse | Consume a spirit that has already been placed in containment. |
| M1 | attack | Deliver standard light strikes during close-range trades. |
| M2 or R | critical attack | Break guards or land heavy hits when an opponent pauses. |
| Q | dash, hold Q to lunge | Close distance quickly or evade incoming strikes. |
| F | block, tap F right before a hit to parry | Guard against incoming attacks or deflect them on contact. |
| E | infuse your attacks with cursed energy | Add cursed energy to your basic strikes for heavier impact. |
| X | uppercut, X again to rushdown | Launch an enemy upward and follow up while they remain in midair. |
| B | grip NPCs or players | Grab a downed NPC or player at close range. |
| V | carry NPCs, players or objects | Pick up and transport bodies or interactive objects. |
| P | summon your vehicle | Travel across larger distances without running on foot. |
Block first, parry second
The official control list defines parrying concisely: "tap F right before a hit to parry." Holding F keeps your guard raised to absorb incoming strikes, but tapping F right as an attack connects turns the defensive action into a parry.
The exact parry window in active frames was not read in creator clips or the official description. This mechanic reflects the written text from the developers rather than frame-by-frame measurement.
Relying on standard blocking protects your character from raw hits, but continuous pressure can leave you vulnerable. Practice timing your taps against predictable enemy swings so you can reset the neutral state without taking chip damage.
The uppercut follow-up
Offensive momentum centers on the X key, which executes an uppercut on hit. Hitting X a second time transitions directly into a rushdown attack while the opponent is helpless in the air.
- Connect with an initial strike or punish a missed heavy swing to create an opening.
- Press X to execute an uppercut, launching the target off the ground.
- Press X a second time while the target remains airborne to initiate the rushdown follow-up.
A server browser tip captured in one creator clip (4 Nov 2026) reinforces this mechanic: "If someone's already airborne, press X on them instead." If an opponent gets knocked into the air by another player or an environmental hazard, press X to intercept them instead of throwing grounded attacks.
Cursed energy and criticals
Pressing E infuses your attacks with cursed energy, while M2 or R delivers a critical attack. Combining these options allows you to break through defensive opponents, but the game description does not provide exact damage multipliers or cursed energy consumption rates.
Save your cursed energy infusions for moments when a hit is guaranteed, such as during a rushdown extension or immediately after a successful parry. Firing off critical attacks with M2 or R works best when your target turtles behind block, giving you an opening to crack their guard.
What still blocks new players
Three common mistakes prevent newer players from finding their footing in early combat.
- Spamming M1 attacks without watching enemy animations. Reckless swinging leaves you open to an immediate parry counter.
- Forgetting to block during trades. Taking unblocked strikes directly damages your health pool and leads to quick knockdowns.
- Chasing airborne enemies with basic ground swings. When a target flies upward, use X to intercept them rather than swinging under their feet.
Once you master this combat loop, read our Curse containment guide to learn how to capture defeated curses. If you need to review starting race options, visit our First hour walkthrough, or check our Map and modes page before entering active PvP servers.