Knife Arena Controls

Complete controls guide for all platforms with optimal settings for competitive play.

PC Controls

Movement
Move ForwardW
Move BackwardS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
SprintShift (hold)
Crouch/SlideCtrl or C
JumpSpace
Combat
Light AttackLeft Mouse
Heavy AttackRight Mouse
Inspect KnifeV
MenuM
Pro Tip

Use heavy attacks for opening shots (high damage) and light attacks for cleanup. Stop sprinting before throwing for better accuracy.

Mobile Controls

Touch Controls
Movement
  • • Left virtual joystick for movement
  • • Drag right side of screen to look around
  • • Sprint button to run faster
  • • Jump button for vertical movement
Combat
  • • Attack button for light attacks
  • • Heavy attack button for power shots
  • • Auto-aim assist available in settings
  • • Crouch button for sliding
Mobile Tips
  • • Enable auto-lock in settings to help with aiming
  • • Increase sensitivity for faster camera movement
  • • Play on WiFi for better connection
  • • Consider using a Bluetooth controller for advantage

Console Controls

Xbox Controls
MoveLeft Stick
LookRight Stick
SprintL3 (Click)
JumpA
Crouch/SlideB
Light AttackRT
Heavy AttackLT
InspectY
PlayStation Controls
MoveLeft Stick
LookRight Stick
SprintL3 (Click)
JumpX
Crouch/SlideCircle
Light AttackR2
Heavy AttackL2
InspectTriangle

Optimal Settings

Sensitivity
PC Mouse

Start at 0.4-0.5 for precision aiming

Controller

4-5 sensitivity for balanced control

Mobile

60-70% for responsive touch controls

Graphics
Quality Level

Medium (4-6) for stable FPS

Shadows

Off or Low for performance

FOV

85-95 for balance of vision and target size

Audio
Master Volume

70-100% for clear audio

Music

0-30% to hear footsteps

SFX

100% for maximum awareness