Controls
This page will serve as a basic how to play guide for Caves of Qud. While there is very little information available at this time, we urge you to check back often, as new information is being added all the time! Feel free to edit this guide with any tips, tricks, and suggestions.
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Basic Gameplay
Caves of Qud is a Rougelike, which means that characters are represented by characters on a grid. It is turn-based, so the player is free to think over every move.
Controls
These actions can be remapped by pressing Escape > Key Mapping > press enter at the action you want to bind, and then the button you want to bind it to. When the game refers to one of the D0-9 keys, it is referring to the numbers that are above the letters. They are not the same as Numpad0-9.
Basic Directionals
NW
7 |
N
8 |
NE
9 |
W
4 |
Wait 1 turn
5 |
E
6 |
SW
1 |
S
2 |
SE
3 |
0 (autoexplore) | Wait 20
. |
On laptop: (todo)
Hotkeys
key | key(laptop) | action |
---|---|---|
L | ; | Look. Looking at any monster will give you a brief description, what they have equipped, their basic health status, and their difficulty. |
L space | ; space | Opens up the interaction menu. |
L, PgUp or PgDn | (none) | Scrolls through each item if there are multiple things on the same tile. Currently not rebindable for laptop players. |
W, then a direction | W, then a direction | walk in a straight line until seeing a hostile creature or hitting a wall. |
G | G | Get what you are standing on |
Ctrl + Space | Ctrl + G | Distant interaction. Opens a list of everything in a square nearby. |
Space | Space | Smart use. Defaults to Chat or petting. |
< and > or - and + | < and > or - and + | Auto walks you to the stairs. |
Numpad0 | (not set) | Autoexplore. This automatically collects items flagged as autoget, opens chests, and collects fresh water until you see a hostile creature. |
Tilde(~) | ~ | Wait until healed |
Alt | Alt | Highlights interactable objects. (Main: Alt Display) |
Menu Hotkeys
key | key(laptop) | action |
---|---|---|
Ctrl + J | Ctrl + J | Journal. Lists recipes, quests, and lets you mark noted locations on the overworld. |
I | I | Inventory |
Q | Q | Quest list |
E | E | Equipped |
P | P | Skills |
X | X | Character screen |
A | A | Abilities |
Ctrl + A | Ctrl + A | Current status.This menu gives a brief explanation of any status ailments you're currently affected with. |
Shift + F | Ctrl + F | Factions |
Ctrl + M | Ctrl + M | Message Log |