Learn the essential controls, weapons, and enemy strategies for Quake. Master movement, combat, and survival in id Software's classic FPS.
This guide covers the fundamental controls and gameplay mechanics of Quake, designed to help new players get started. We'll go over movement, combat, weapons, and common enemies.
| Action | Default Key |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Jump | Spacebar |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Fire Weapon | Left Mouse Button |
| Use Weapon | Right Mouse Button |
| Switch Weapon (Next) | Mouse Wheel Up / E |
| Switch Weapon (Previous) | Mouse Wheel Down / Q |
| Weapon 1 (Shotgun) | 1 |
| Weapon 2 (Super Shotgun) | 2 |
| Weapon 3 (Nailgun) | 3 |
| Weapon 4 (Super Nailgun) | 4 |
| Weapon 5 (Rocket Launcher) | 5 |
| Weapon 6 (Grenade Launcher) | 6 |
| Weapon 7 (Thunderbolt) | 7 |
| Weapon 8 (Hyperblaster) | 8 |
| Weapon 9 (Railgun) | 9 |
| Weapon 0 (BFG10K) | 0 |
| Use Item (Health) | H |
| Use Item (Armor) | A |
| Drop Item | G |
| Console | ~ (Tilde) |
| Screenshot | F5 |
| Pause Game | P |
Weapons Overview:
- Shotgun: Reliable close-to-mid range weapon.
- Super Shotgun: Devastating at close range, fires two shells.
- Nailgun: Rapid fire, good for sustained damage.
- Super Nailgun: Faster fire rate than the standard Nailgun.
- Rocket Launcher: High explosive damage, effective against groups and bosses. Watch out for splash damage.
- Grenade Launcher: Lob grenades that bounce, good for area denial and indirect fire.
- Thunderbolt: Continuous beam of lightning, drains ammo quickly but deals high damage.
- Hyperblaster: Rapid-fire energy weapon, consumes cells quickly.
- Railgun: Precise, high-damage sniper rifle. Requires precise aim.
Common Enemies:
- Grunt: Basic melee enemy.
- Zombie: Slow but durable, can throw grenades.
- Ogre: Larger, tougher enemy that throws grenades and uses a melee attack.
- Vore: Can pull players towards it and then explode, dealing heavy damage.
- Shambler: Fast, melee-focused enemy that throws lightning.
Tips for Survival
- Always be moving. Standing still makes you an easy target.
- Learn enemy attack patterns to dodge effectively.
- Conserve powerful ammunition for tougher enemies and bosses.
- Utilize the environment for cover and to gain tactical advantages.
- Mastering strafe jumping can significantly improve your mobility and survivability.
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