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Controlling Your Javelin on PC

Check out the keyboard layout for flying and fighting in your javelin in Anthem.

As a Freelancer, your survival in the wilds of Anthem depends on your ability to master every feature of your javelin. To help you understand the totality of the power you’ll wield as a lancer, we have created this guide to those controls.

NOTE: As the game is still in development, all game features and controls may be subject to change. We’ll update as necessary.

Keyboard Layout

W Key: Move Forward

A Key: Move Left

S Key: Move Back

D Key: Move Right

Left Shift: Sprint/Fly While in Air

Left Ctrl/Middle Mouse Button: Evade

Mouse: Rotate Camera

C Key/Thumb Mouse Button: Hover

Space Bar: Jump/Exit Flight While Flying

Space Bar (multiple times): Double Jump (Ranger)/Triple Jump (Interceptor)/Thrusters (Colossus)

R Key: Reload

Mouse Wheel: Switch Weapons

F Key: Interact

V Key: Melee Attack

Right Mouse Button: Aim Weapon

Left Mouse Button: Fire Weapon

Q Key: Use Ability 1

E Key: Use Ability 2

Z Key: Use Ability 3

X Key: Use Ultimate Ability

Comma Key (,): Activate Emote 1

Period Key (.): Activate Emote 2

Slash Key (/): Activate Emote 3

J Key: Go to Cortex

Esc Key: Go to Menu

T Key: VOIP Push-to-talk

Keyboard key assignments are customizable to give you the freedom to tailor your layout however you see fit. Anthem also has gamepad support on PC for those who prefer to use a gamepad when they play.

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Anthem launches February 22, 2019 for Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, and PC. Early Access begins on February 15 for Origin Access and EA Access members.**

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