GUNZ is based on a so-called "WASD" keyboard, often used for FPS games on PC.
Players can, however, change the key layout anytime desired as all keyboards can be adjusted by
the player.
| Name | Default Key | Description |
| Forward | W, Up Arrow | Moves forward |
| Backward | S, Down Arrow | Moves backward |
| Strafe Left | A | Moves left while still facing forward |
| Strafe Right | D | Moves right while still facing forward |
| Jump | Space Bar | Makes a jump |
| Shoot/Slash | LMB*, Left Ctrl | Shoot a gun or slash the weapon selected |
| Reload | R | Reload the currently selected weapon |
| Melee Weapon | 1 | Selects your melee weapon |
| Primary Ranged Weapon | 2 | Selects your primary weapon |
| Secondary Ranged Weapon | 3 | Selects your secondary weapon |
| Item #1 | 4 | Selects your first item |
| Item #2 | 5 | Selects your second item |
| Prev. Weapon/Item | Q, Scroll Wheel Up | Selects your previous weapon or item |
| Next Weapon/Item | E, Scroll Wheel Down | Selects your next weapon or item |
| Chat | Return | Open or close the chat dialogue box |
| Team Chat | ' | Open the chat dialogue box for your team only |
| Game Menu | ESC | Open the game menu |
| Game Status | Tab | Shows the score of players currently in the game, their levels, and whether they are killed or not. |
| Taunt | ` | Taunts other players |
* In the table above, LMB stands for Left Mouse Button.
