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Basic Controls & Movement
Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Basic Controls & Movement

Master the basic controls and movement mechanics in Half-Life 2: Episode Two. Learn how to navigate the world, interact with objects, and effectively use your weapons.

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Basic Controls & Movement

Master the basic controls and movement mechanics in Half-Life 2: Episode Two. Learn how to navigate the world, interact with objects, and effectively use your weapons.

This guide covers the essential controls and movement mechanics for Half-Life 2: Episode Two, helping you navigate the game world and interact with your environment.

ActionDefault Key/Button
ForwardW
BackwardS
Strafe LeftA
Strafe RightD
JumpSpacebar
CrouchCtrl
Move MouseLook around
Primary FireLeft Mouse Button
Secondary FireRight Mouse Button
Reload / UseR
Use Tool (Gravity Gun)E
Weapon WheelQ
FlashlightF
SprintShift
Crouch (Toggle)C
Melee AttackV
Use (Interact)E
Jump (Hold)Spacebar
Crouch (Hold)Ctrl
Look Up/DownMouse Movement
Turn Left/RightMouse Movement
Fire WeaponLeft Mouse Button
Aim Down Sights / Secondary FireRight Mouse Button
ReloadR
Use Item / InteractE
Holster WeaponG
Throw GrenadeLeft Mouse Button (after selecting grenade)
Switch WeaponMouse Wheel Scroll / Number Keys (1-9)
Zoom (Sniper Rifle)Right Mouse Button
Crouch / SlideCtrl
ProneZ
SprintShift
Melee AttackV
Flashlight ToggleF
Use / InteractE
JumpSpacebar
CrouchCtrl
LookMouse Movement
FireLeft Mouse Button
Alternate FireRight Mouse Button
ReloadR
Weapon SelectQ / Mouse Wheel
UseE
FlashlightF
SprintShift
CrouchCtrl
MeleeV
JumpSpacebar
LookMouse Movement
FireLeft Mouse Button
Secondary FireRight Mouse Button
ReloadR
UseE
Weapon WheelQ
FlashlightF
SprintShift
CrouchCtrl
MeleeV
JumpSpacebar
LookMouse Movement
FireLeft Mouse Button
Secondary FireRight Mouse Button
ReloadR
UseE
Weapon WheelQ
FlashlightF
SprintShift
CrouchCtrl
MeleeV
JumpSpacebar
LookMouse Movement
FireLeft Mouse Button
Secondary FireRight Mouse Button
ReloadR
UseE
Weapon WheelQ
FlashlightF
SprintShift
CrouchCtrl
MeleeV

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