Blackthorn Arena: Reforged PC Keyboard Controls & Shortcuts Guide

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Game Controls & Hotkeys / 02 Oct 2024

Blackthorn Arena: Reforged is a deep dive into gritty arena combat and intense management gameplay. This tactical RPG, set in a dark, merciless world, lets you take on responsibilities for recruiting, training, and equipping fighters to advance through brutal gladiatorial battles. Every fight will be a test of one’s strategic skill and shape one’s legacy based on skill, strength, and reputation. This is the Reforged edition of the original, remastered with improved graphics, rebalanced mechanics, and additional tweaks to gameplay. Following its release, new bugs were reported by some players, so mixed feedback on Steam was not unexpected. Below is an overview of the full control list to help you make the most of your experience. Whether commanding your gladiators within an arena or behind the scenes with training and gear management, these controls will let you streamline your gameplay, keeping you in top fighting shape.

All PC Settings

PC Keyboard Controls & Keybindings

Movement & Actions

Sneak Mode: Z

Steal: V

Walk/Run: Left Shift

Switch Game Speed: Y

Wait For Time / Setup Camp: R

Camera Control

Switch Camera Mode: O

Rotate Left: Q

Rotate Right: E

Free Camera

Roll Up: W

Roll Left: A

Roll Down: S

Roll Right: D

Movement

Walk Up: W

Walk Left: A

Walk Down: S

Walk Right: D

Party Controls

P1: F1

P2: F2

P3: F3

P4: F4

Switch Character: Tab

Hold/Follow: F

Group Stop/Follow: G

System Controls

Auto Combat: U

Quick Save: F5

Quick Load: F8

Menu: Escape

Windows

Character: C

Inventory: I

Local Map: M

World Map: N

Skill Tree: K

Quest Log: L

Party: P

Tactics: J

Interaction

Highlight Around: Left Alt

Hide/Show UI: H

Pause/Resume: Space

Force Attack: Left Control

Sheath/Unsheath: X

Switch Weapon: /

Action Slots

Action Slot 1 through Action Slot 10: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0

Action Slot 11: ‘

Action Slot 12: =

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