[3-5-9] How do I use stuff?

Learn how to use items and activate features in Quake by walking into switches or shooting them. Lifts can be time-delayed.

Unlike in DOOM, there is no dedicated 'use' key in Quake. To interact with features, you will need to walk directly into switches or shoot them. Some items, such as lifts, are activated simply by walking onto them. Be aware that certain items, including some lifts, may have a time delay before they activate.