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<h4>Controls & Settings </h4>
<h4><br>Movement Control Mode</h4>
<p>The game offers 2 modes: "Normal Mode" which is more akin to traditional MMORPGs, and "B&S Mode" which is more optimized for the action-style combat of <em>Blade & Soul NEO</em>.</p>
<p>When you start the game, the default setting will be in “Normal Mode”, which can be changed via <strong>[Camera]</strong> in Settings <strong>[O]</strong>.</p>
<p>You can also quickly switch modes by pressing the <strong>[Shift] + [F2]</strong> keys.<br><br></p>
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<p><strong>[1. Normal Mode]</strong></p>
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<li>In this mode your character moves to where you left-click, or you can use the <strong>[W]</strong>, <strong>[A]</strong>, <strong>[S]</strong>, and <strong>[D]</strong> keys.</li>
<li>In this mode, your cursor will be visible on the screen. You can move your camera with your mouse by holding right-click.</li>
<li>You can point-and-click to target enemies in range.</li>
<li>You can further customize your options according to your preferences in the Key Bindings menu.</li>
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<p><strong><br>[2. B&S Mode]</strong></p>
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<li>Use the <strong>[W]</strong>, <strong>[A]</strong>, <strong>[S]</strong>, and <strong>[D]</strong> keys to move your character.</li>
<li>In this mode, by default the camera will follow your mouse’s movement.</li>
<li>In this mode, you will target what is in front of your character.</li>
<li>Use the <strong>[ALT]</strong> key to bring up the mouse cursor and interact with the game’s interface.</li>
<li>You can change your preferences and hotkey assignments in Settings <strong>[O]</strong>.</li>
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<h4>Hotkeys</h4>
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<p><strong>Title</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Hotkeys</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Title</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Hotkeys</strong></p>
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<p>Guidebook</p>
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<p>F1</p>
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<p>Quest Journal</p>
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<p>J</p>
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<p>Showroom</p>
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<p>F2</p>
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<p>Martial Tome</p>
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<p>K</p>
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<p>Character Info</p>
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<p>F3</p>
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<p>Crafting Order</p>
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<p>L</p>
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<p>Friends</p>
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<p>F4</p>
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<p>Clan</p>
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<p>H</p>
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<p>Marketplace</p>
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<p>F5</p>
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<p>My Info</p>
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<p>P</p>
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<p>Mail</p>
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<p>F6</p>
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<p>Achievements</p>
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<p>U</p>
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<p>Party Finder</p>
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<p>F7</p>
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<p>Settings</p>
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<p>O</p>
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<p>Cross-Server Lobby</p>
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<p>F8</p>
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<p>Map</p>
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<p>M</p>
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<p>Hongmoon Store</p>
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<p>F10</p>
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<p>Insignia</p>
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<p>Ctrl + C</p>
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<p>Battle Pass</p>
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<p>F11</p>
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<p>Exploration Journal</p>
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<p>Ctrl + V</p>
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<p>Notifications</p>
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<p>F12</p>
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<p>Tailor Shop</p>
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<p>Ctrl + F2</p>
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<p>Inventory</p>
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<p>I</p>
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<p>Customer Support</p>
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<p>Ctrl + P</p>
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<p>-</p>
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<p>-</p>
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<p>Exit Dungeon</p>
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<p>Shift + B</p>
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<p>-</p>
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<p>-</p>
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<p>Hide Characters</p>
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<p>Ctrl + F</p>
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<h4>Windwalk Skills</h4>
<p>There are many Windwalk skills to master and you will unlock them all at level 1.</p>
<p>Master them all to achieve ultimate movement freedom and move in style in the vast world of <em>Blade & Soul NEO</em>!</p>
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<p><strong>Windwalk Skill</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Sprint</strong></p>
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<p>Run swiftly across the ground</p>
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<p>Use <strong>[SHIFT]</strong> while moving forward or <strong>[W][W] </strong>to Sprint.</p>
<p>Press <strong>[SPACE] </strong>during Sprint to Dash Jump.</p>
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<p><strong>Glide</strong></p>
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<p>Glide slowly through the air</p>
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<p>Press <strong>[SPACE] </strong>while jumping to Glide.</p>
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<p><strong>Air Dash</strong></p>
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<p>Soar quickly through the air</p>
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<p>Use <strong>[SHIFT]</strong> or <strong>[W][W] </strong>while Gliding.</p>
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<p><strong>Water Dash</strong></p>
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<p>Dash swiftly across water</p>
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<p>Use <strong>[SHIFT]</strong> or <strong>[W][W] </strong>while on water.</p>
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<p><strong>Wall Dash</strong></p>
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<p>Dash swiftly across a wall</p>
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<p>Automatically activated when touching a wall during Sprint, Dash Jump or Glide.</p>
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<p><strong>Dive</strong></p>
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<p>Descend quickly toward the ground</p>
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<p>Press and hold <strong>[S]</strong> during Glide.</p>
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<p><strong>Surge</strong></p>
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<p>Sprint following a Dive</p>
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<p>Activated when using Sprint after landing from a Dive</p>
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<h4>Windstride</h4>
<p>When doing a quest, you can click the green icon on the right to "Windstride" to a location where the quest is taking place.</p>
<p>Windstride requires a cost to use.</p>
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<h4>Escape</h4>
<p>If you find yourself immobilized, you can use the Escape function to relocate yourself.</p>
<p>Escape can be attempted via 'System <strong>[ESC]</strong> menu → <strong>Escape</strong>.'</p>
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<h4>Text Confirmation</h4>
<p>This option will force you to enter a text confirmation before you discard or sacrifice items of Superior rank or higher.</p>
<p>This offers a safeguard against making mistakes to prevent you from accidentally losing valuable items.</p>
<p>This option can be enabled via Settings <strong>[O] </strong>→ Game → Interface → Item</p>
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