Controls

While this Dead Cells lends itself to controller-style gameplay, it is also possible to play using a keyboard and mouse. Controls can be rebound in Settings.

Advanced Maneuvers
Down + Jump: Drop through platforms (if standing on a platform), Jump attack (if in mid-air and not too close to the ground)

Jump + Roll: Mid-air roll (sometimes necessary to squeeze through certain single-block openings)

Up or Down: While on a chain or vine, climb up or down

Special Action 1: Swap weapons (in pause menu), Change sort order (in Collector's interface)

Special Action 2: Swap skills (in pause menu), Toggle visibility of unavailable items (in Collector's interface)