Roblox Arcane Odyssey is an open world action-MMORPG game that will be releasing for the platform. In this experience, you will be embarking on an epic journey through the War Seas, taking part in the conflicts of kingdoms and organizations striving for power. Many will die, but only the strong survive in this harsh, magic-polluted world. From outcast to living legend, will people grow to fear your name, or worship it? If you want to know what the controls are in Arcane Odyssey, we’ll tell you what you need to know in this guide.
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Arcane Odyssey Controls List
If you open the Settings (N key), you can change the dodging method to the Shift key. You will then dodge in the direction you are running when you hit Shift. If you hold Shift without moving, you will recharge your Energy.
To open your Hotbar/Backpack, you need to press the ` or ~ (Tilde) key that is to the left of the 1 key and above TAB (if you’re on a 60% keyboard, try Fn+Shift Key + Esc – you might need to check the manufacturer settings on your keyboard). Once you press that key, your backpack will open and you can drag items from your hotbar to the backpack. You can also move your items around to different slots.
- W/A/S/D – Movement Keys
- Double Tap a Movement Key (W/A/S/D) – Dash in that direction (Uses Stamina)
- Left-Click (M1) – Attack (When weapon or hands are equipped)
- 0 – 9 – Select Item, Abilities, or Weapon in toolbar
- Z, X, C, V, F, R, E, Q – Spells with Magic Equipped
- Shift – Charge Energy / Dash (If changed in Settings)
- Tab – Open Inventory
- ` or ~ (Left of the 1 on your Keyboard) – Open Backpack/Hotbar
- Climb – Double tap Spacebar to cling to a wall/ship (Uses Stamina)
- Ctrl – Toggle Run
- G – Block/Guard
- T – Launch into the Air (Uses Stamina)
- ALT – Shift Lock (HAS TO BE ENABLED IN ROBLOX SETTINGS)
- N – Open Menu
- M – Open Map
- L – Open Message Inbox
- K – Open Quests menu
- J – Open Character Information
- B – Emote Menu
- P – Cinematic Camera
- Camera Zoom In – I
- Camera Zoom Out – O
- Chat – /
If you are having trouble with Shift Lock in the game, you will need to enable it in the Settings. Hit Escape on your keyboard or hit the Roblox logo button at the top left of your screen. Select the Settings option and make sure “Shift Lock Switch” is toggled to ON. Once you have this enabled, hit the Left-Alt key on your keyboard to enable Shift Lock.

That’s everything you need to know about the controls in the game! You can find more great guides in the Arcane Odyssey section of our website.
What is the key bind to imbue magic into weapons
You need to be a conjurer and do your first awakening
So… Alt isn’t working for shiftlock? And yes, I know, I already enabled it in settings and whatnot as I’m supposed to, but it just outright refuses to work entirely, for both me and my friend. What do?
How do I swim like quickly?
Press Ctrl, that is the fastest u can go in water (uses stamina)
For some reason, I can’t use shift lock even though i have done everything necessary
how to bring item from tab inventory to backpack
You can only put certain items in your backpack from your inventory, which are weapons, there are 3 weapon slots
How do you take off boxing gloves from your hands?
You probably have them on because of the boxing fighting style. Simply change said style back to basic, or whatever else is there, and that should fix the problem.
how do you cancel quests
I don’t believe that you can.
How do we even use the hotbar? I cant seem to place or remove any items from it.
You open it up as mentioned, click on an item, then drag it around to where you want it.
How do I place down notes
Made a guide for that: https://tryhardguides.com/how-to-place-a-note-in-arcane-odyssey/
How do i fish i dont knwo how to activate it
You need to place the fishing rod into your hotbar, select it, and then the left mouse button to cast your line into the water.
how can i remove fog and how can i change keybinds of high jump
how do i open the backpack with 60% keyboard
I added a bit about it in the post now!
this might be off topic and if it is im sorry D: but i just started playing and im confused on how the magic thing works? i can’t cast spells
You need to select it in your Hotbar and then press the Q key which should be your first spell.
i can’t shift lock with the alt but i have it turned on in settings. are there any other ways to shift lock?
Not that I’m aware of at the moment.
How do I get into boats? I understand the docking part but once im in the water with the boat I cant get in it or climb on it? what do I or how do I climb into the boat?
You need to hit spacebar twice to climb up the side of the ship.
If alt is nit able to shiftlock what do I do
I added this to the post, but here you go: “Hit Escape on your keyboard or hit the Roblox logo button at the top left of your screen. Select the Settings option and make sure “Shift Lock Switch” is toggled to ON. Once you have this enabled, hit the Left-Alt key on your keyboard to enable Shift Lock.”
how do you swap items in your hotbar?
I added this to the post, but here you go: “To open your Hotbar, you need to press the ` or ~ key that is to the left of the 1 key and above TAB. Once you press that key, your backpack will open and you can drag items from your hotbar to the backpack. You can also move your items around to different slots.”
If the alt key isn’t working for you, check if you have “shift camera lock on” roblox setting turned on.
died to starvation because the stupid inventory wont open and i cant drag to hotbar also that button doesnt work
You sure it doesn’t work? It’s the key to the left of the 1 on your keyboard: ` or ~ key.
I have the same issue. I started playing the game and everything worked perfectly. But at one point when I logged in my inventory wouldn’t open unless I clicked the backpack icons and I couldn’t drag items either. The shift lock key also stopped working at the same time
( I checked my settings it’s toggled and I am pressing the right alt key)
Must be a bug in the game, hopefully they fix it.
How do you remove and add things to your hotbar? I have no idea how to do that. I literally died of starvation due to that issue.
Open your backpack with the ` key and drag items from the hotbar into the backpack.
i have a 60% keyboard and i dont think i have this key on it. i dont know what to do
I just checked the layout on your keyboard, it’s the escape key. I assume you need to hold alt, ctrl, or shift to get it to function.
You can also use your mouse, by pressing the top left backback icon on your screen.