VV Ultimatum Controls & Keybinds

Full control reference for PC and controller. All keybinds up to date as of June 2026.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

⚔️ Combat

ActionKeyDescription
Light AttackLeft ClickBasic melee strike
Heavy AttackScroll Wheel PressSlower, more powerful strike
BlockRight ClickHold to reduce incoming damage
Deflect / CounterFTime it right to deflect attacks; counter red-glowing unblockables
Equip WeaponXDraw or sheathe your weapon
ExecuteBExecute a downed enemy
MaimVDeals additional posture damage
Power UpGIncrease power level during combat
Power DownHDecrease power level during combat
Form ActivationEActivate your race-specific form

🏃 Movement

ActionKeyDescription
Move ForwardWMove forward
Move LeftAStrafe left
Move BackSMove backward
Move RightDStrafe right
JumpSpaceJump or double-jump
Dash / DodgeQQuick dash in movement direction
SprintShiftHold to sprint
Air WalkSpace (Air)Walk on air after unlocking

📱 UI & Menu

ActionKeyDescription
Menu / Skill TreeTabOpen the menu and skill tree
Sense / PerceptionCDetect nearby enemies through walls; show quest objectives
Faction PortalUOpen the faction travel portal menu
Meditate / SpecialLRace-specific meditation or special action
InteractTTalk to NPCs and interact with objects

🔧 Other

ActionKeyDescription
CameraMouse MoveLook around / rotate camera

⚡ How to Z-Step

Z-Step is a chase-down move that lets you follow up on airborne enemies. Here's how to do it:

  1. 1Knock an enemy into the air with an upward attack or launch move
  2. 2Immediately use a Z-Step compatible move
  3. 3Follow up with Shift + Q rushdown to chase them
  4. 4Continue your combo as they land

Related Guides

Combat

Combat mechanics explained

Skills

Skill tree rankings

Beginner Guide

First-hour tips

Bosses

Boss fight strategies

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Go to Settings > Keybind to view and change your controls. You can assign any keyboard key, controller button, or input combination.

Z-Step is a chase-down move. Knock an enemy into the air, then immediately follow up with a Z-Step compatible move + rushdown (Shift + Q). The timing takes practice.

Press Tab to open the menu, then navigate to the Skill Tree section. Here you can allocate skill points (SP) across different skill trees.

Press C to activate Sense/Perception. This highlights nearby enemies and shows quest objectives and NPC locations.

Yes, VV Ultimatum supports controllers on PC. You can remap controller buttons in Settings > Keybind. Console players may find combat harder due to timing requirements.