These are the defaults. Change any of them in Options → Controls; the game always shows the current binding in its prompts.
| Action | Keyboard & mouse | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Move | A / D or ← / → | Left stick or D-pad |
| Jump | Space or ↑ | A |
| Crouch / drop through a platform | S or ↓ (hold ↓ + Jump to drop) | Down |
| Aim | Mouse | Right stick |
| Shoot (default spell) | Left click or J | X |
| Defensive spell | Right click or L | B |
| Ultimate spell | U | Right bumper |
| Traverse (use your movement ability) | Shift or M | Left trigger |
| Switch movement ability | Q | Right trigger |
| Grapple Shot | R or middle click | Back / View |
| Spell crafting | I | Left bumper |
| Interact / talk / enter a gate | E or W | Y |
| Pause menu | Esc | Start |
| Previous / next pause tab | , / . | Paddles |
Keyboard only? Spells fire the way you are facing — tap the opposite direction to turn first.