Starbound
Starbound

Basic Controls & Movement — Starbound Guide

Understand Starbound's fundamental controls for movement, interaction, mining, and combat to navigate the game world effectively.

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Mastering the controls is crucial for survival. Use W, A, S, D for movement. Spacebar jumps. Left-click uses your primary tool/weapon, while Right-click uses your secondary. The Matter Manipulator (default hotkey 1) is your primary tool for mining and placing blocks. Use E to interact with objects and NPCs. Q drops items. Shift allows for precise block placement. Experiment with these controls to get a feel for navigating the environment.

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Basic Controls & Movement