Parry & Controls Guide

One of the most useful public beginner tips for Cursed Gear is also one of the simplest: make sure your controls actually support the way the game is played, especially around parry timing.

Core Keybinds To Know

W A S D

Movement and positioning

Q

Dodge

F

Block / Parry

R

Primary cursed technique or tool

Y

Secondary cursed technique or tool

Tab

Backpack

C

(Un)Sheathe weapon

K

Camera lock

Why Parry Setup Matters

Public beginner coverage repeatedly calls out the parry setup as one of the first things players should fix.

A commonly repeated recommendation is to assign the F key to the parry macro so your defensive input feels consistent.

If your route knowledge is weak, a solid parry habit will save more runs than a flashy loadout will.