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Basic Controls and Movement — EverQuest Guide
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Basic Controls and Movement — EverQuest Guide

Navigate the world of EverQuest with ease. This guide covers essential controls, movement mechanics, and interface tips for a smooth gameplay experience on all servers.

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Basic Controls and Movement — EverQuest Guide

Navigate the world of EverQuest with ease. This guide covers essential controls, movement mechanics, and interface tips for a smooth gameplay experience on all servers.

This guide provides essential information for navigating EverQuest. It covers basic controls, movement, and interface elements crucial for new and returning players.

ActionKey/Button
Movement (Forward, Backward, Left, Right)W, S, A, D (or Arrow Keys)
Turn Left/RightQ, E (or Mouse Look + A/D)
JumpSpacebar
CrouchC
Auto-RunDouble-tap W
Target Nearest NPC/PCTab
Target Nearest EnemyCtrl + Tab
Target SelfF1
Target PetF2
Target Group Member 1-6F3-F8
Camera Zoom In/OutMouse Wheel
Toggle First/Third Person CameraV
Open InventoryI
Open Character SheetC
Open SpellbookP
Open Social WindowO
Open Combat Skills WindowK
Open Emote WindowY
Open MapM
Open Chat WindowEnter
Send Chat MessageEnter
Say/say [message]
Group Chat/ குழு [message]
Guild Chat/guild [message]
OOC (Out of Character) Chat/ooc [message]
Emote/emote [action]
Sit/StandAlt + 5 (or click character portrait)
Use Hotbar Slot 1-101-0
Use Hotbar Slot 11-20Shift + 1-0

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