Thronefall - Controls for Keyboard and Controllers
In this guide we will present you controls in Thronefall. They are quite simple, you shouldn’t have problems to remember them.

Thronefall is a new minimalistic strategy game, which is a mix between Kingdom series and Bad North. The player takes a role of a king, who builds the kingdom. You have to create settlements and defend against more and more powerful waves of enemies. You will be able to use various perks to help you. The title is minimalistic, and very simple in its controls. However, they are not listed in the game. Don’t worry, we are here to help you.
Thronefall has been released as an early access version, it means that some elements of the gameplay, controls included, may change.
Thronefall – keyboard controls
![]() | Sprint |
![]() | Choose units (hold this button), when you do that, release it. Once your units follow you, press Ctrl again to order them to stay. If you hold it longer, soldiers will guard that position. |
![]() | Start the night / build constructions (hold this button near the building area) / select perks. Pressing Space during fight will activate your ability, too. |
Move | |
![]() | (Left) Use it to lock your target. |
Thronefall – controller controls
![]() | Sprint |
![]() | Choose units (hold this button), when you do that, release it. Once your units follow you, press X again to order them to stay. If you hold it longer, soldiers will guard that position. |
![]() | Start the night / build constructions (hold this button near the building area) / select perks. Pressing A during fight will activate your ability, too. |
![]() | Move |
![]() | Use it to lock your target. |
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