Gloria Victis uses a standard WASD control scheme for movement. Here are the essential controls:

- W, A, S, D: Move Forward, Left, Backward, Right.
- Spacebar: Jump. Useful for navigating terrain and dodging.
- Shift: Sprint (consumes stamina). Essential for covering ground quickly and escaping danger.
- Left Mouse Button (LMB): Attack (hold for heavy attack, tap for light attack).
- Right Mouse Button (RMB): Block (hold). Crucial for defense.
- Mouse Wheel: Switch weapons/tools.
- E: Interact with objects, loot bodies, gather resources.
- Q: Use equipped consumable (e.g., healing potion).
- R: Reload (for bows/crossbows).
- Tab: Target nearest enemy (optional, as combat is mostly free-aim).
- Ctrl: Crouch.
Practice these controls in a safe area to get a feel for the combat and movement system before venturing into dangerous zones. Mastering blocking and attacking is key to survival.