Reference
Controls & Keybinds
A quick reference for the default keyboard and mouse controls in The Isle: Evrima. Every binding below is a starting default — you can change any of them in-game under Settings → Key Bindings, so if a key feels awkward, remap it before you commit to a long life. Brand new? Pair this with our how-to-play guide.
Movement
| Move forward / left / back / right | W / A / S / D |
| Sprint (hold while moving) | Left Shift |
| Jump | Spacebar |
| Crouch (hold) | Left Ctrl |
| Crouch toggle (species that support it) | C |
| Look around / aim camera | Mouse |
| Zoom / adjust camera distance | Mouse Wheel |
Survival & Senses
| Scent / smell tracking (press & hold) | Q |
| Interact — eat, drink, grab (context action) | E |
| Rest (recover health, stamina & bleed faster) | H |
| Open status / character profile | Tab |
Communication & Calls
| Vocal calls — each number key triggers a different call | 1 – 6 |
| Open text chat | Enter |
Combat
| Primary attack / bite | Left Mouse Button |
| Secondary attack (varies by species) | Right Mouse Button |
Interface & HUD
| Open the map | M |
| Open the in-game menu / pause | Esc |
Good to know
- • These are factory defaults. Everything here is rebindable in Settings → Key Bindings, and some actions differ or are unavailable depending on the species you're playing.
- • The Isle has no built-in voice chat. In-game communication uses the call system — the number keys trigger different vocalizations, which broadcast to players in your immediate area rather than across the whole server.
- • Some legacy actions (like faking a broken leg) have been disabled or reworked between patches, so the live set of usable keys can shift with updates — check the in-game bindings screen if something doesn't respond.
Where these keys take you
- • Combat & damage types — pounce, grapple, and what your attacks actually do.
- • Diet & nutrients and growth — what the eat/drink key feeds into.
- • Courting & nesting — the call and interact keys in action.