Last Epoch WASD Movement: Is It Available? Controls Guide

Last Epoch does have an official WASD movement scheme. It sits alongside the classic click-to-move control style, and the developers have continued to refine it through patches rather than leaving it to community mods. This guide explains what the mode does, which settings interact with it, and how to get the most out of it.

Does Last Epoch have WASD movement?

Yes. WASD movement is an official control scheme in Last Epoch, selected in the game's settings rather than added by a mod. It was already established enough during the 1.2 patch cycle that the official 1.2.2 patch notes list bug fixes against it: "Fixed a conflict between WASD movement and enabled Move & Attack option, improving WASD functionality" and "Fixed a bug with WASD movement where holding down a movement input would prevent abilities from being buffered as intended."

Because the control mode is part of the game, it receives the same patch-level support as the rest of the input system. The 1.2.3.1 hotfix fixed an issue that blocked abilities in WASD mode after interacting with objects, the 1.2.4 patch adjusted the WASD "Short ranged follows movement" setting for skills that replace Evade, and the 1.4.2.2 hotfix (2 April 2026) added a dedicated setting that decides whether Evade is directed by character movement or by the cursor, defaulting to character movement.

Choosing between WASD and click-to-move

Both schemes are supported, and the better one depends on how you like to aim.

The official patch notes describe WASD-specific settings such as "Move & Attack" and "Short ranged follows movement", which is the clearest sign that the mode is meant to be tuned rather than simply switched on.

Settings that change how WASD behaves

• Move & Attack: Combined with WASD mode, this option decides what happens when you move and attack at the same time; the 1.2.2 notes specifically fixed a conflict between the two.
• Short ranged follows movement: Referenced in the 1.2.4 patch notes for skills that replace Evade. It controls whether short-ranged behaviour is measured from the direction you move.
• Evade direction (1.4.2.2): A dedicated setting decides whether Evade is directed by character movement or by the cursor. Character movement is the default.
• Keybinds: The default skill keys are functional, but in WASD mode your left hand is already on the movement keys, so move your most-used skills and your traversal skill somewhere reachable.
• Force Move: Binding Force Move to a key or a side mouse button keeps your character from stopping to attack when you click an enemy instead of the ground.

Getting the most out of WASD mode

1. Keep a traversal skill on the bar. Movement skills remain the fastest way to dodge telegraphed boss attacks, whatever control scheme you use.
2. Check your Evade direction setting first. If Evade keeps going somewhere unexpected, the 1.4.2.2 option is the first thing to look at.
3. Re-test "Move & Attack" after a patch. The interaction between the two options has been fixed and adjusted more than once, so re-check it after any control-related patch.
4. Use map travel for long distances. Right-clicking a destination on the map still saves time outside combat, regardless of how you move.

Tip

Controller is still an option If you want analogue movement without the keyboard, Last Epoch has full controller support. Some players find it more comfortable for long sessions than either mouse-and-keyboard scheme.

Warning

Avoid third-party input tools You no longer need AutoHotkey or similar software to fake keyboard movement, because the game provides an official setting. Using unauthorised tools to manipulate inputs can violate the game's terms or interact badly with anti-cheat, so it is safer to stay with the in-game options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is WASD movement official in Last Epoch? A: Yes. It is an official control option in the game's settings, and the official patch notes reference "WASD movement", "WASD mode" and WASD-specific settings from the 1.2 patch cycle onward.

Q: Where do I turn WASD movement on? A: In the game's input settings, which is also where the "Move & Attack" option lives. Settings screens can be rearranged between patches, so check the input section after a major update.

Q: Can I change how Evade works in WASD mode? A: Yes. The 1.4.2.2 hotfix added a dedicated setting for whether Evade is directed by character movement or by the cursor, with character movement as the default.

Q: Should I use a controller instead? A: Controller support is a fully supported alternative and worth trying if the keyboard layout does not suit you. Both schemes play the same content.

For the current list of input changes, check the official Last Epoch Steam news page.