Honkai: Nexus Anima PC Controls & Keybindings

Default Movement and Camera

Honkai: Nexus Anima on PC uses standard third-person action RPG controls for Iia town exploration. WASD moves your Animaster character, while the mouse controls camera orientation. Hold the right mouse button to rotate the camera independently of movement direction, essential for navigating narrow seaside alleys and rooftop traversal routes throughout the Reality Plane.

The scroll wheel adjusts camera zoom distance, letting you pull back for scenic views of Iia harbor or tighten the frame during precision platforming sections. Double-tap W to sprint when your stamina bar allows, consuming energy faster than walking but covering ground quickly between quest markers. Sprinting integrates with Anima companion abilities that provide temporary speed boosts during exploration sequences.

Combat and Interaction Keys

Left mouse button executes basic attacks during real-time exploration encounters and certain minigames. Right mouse button or dedicated ability keys trigger Animaster skills mapped to number keys 1 through 4 by default. The E key interacts with NPCs, quest objects, Anima capture points, and environmental puzzles scattered across Iia districts.

Press F to toggle Anima companion commands, switching between follow mode, stay mode, and contextual utility actions like Taileep lock-picking or Puddlipup bounce assists. Tab opens the quick Anima roster wheel for swapping active companions without opening full menus. Spacebar jumps, with hold-to-glide mechanics available once you unlock certain exploration Anima during the Evolution Test.

Nexus Battle Formation Controls

Nexus Battles use a separate control scheme focused on pre-battle preparation rather than real-time input. Before each auto-chess encounter, drag Anima from your roster panel onto the three-row formation grid using left-click. Right-click removes units from positions. Shift-click swaps two occupied slots without returning units to the bench.

During the preparation phase, Q and E cycle through available Aspects and Traits filters in the roster sidebar, helping you quickly locate synergy candidates. R resets the formation to your last saved preset. Enter confirms your lineup and begins the automated battle sequence. While combat plays out automatically, you select mid-battle buff cards using number keys 1, 2, and 3 when prompted between rounds.

For detailed formation strategy beyond controls, see our Nexus Battle auto chess guide and use the team formation planner tool to experiment with layouts before entering stages.

Menu and UI Navigation

Escape opens the main menu with access to inventory, Anima collection, quest log, map, and settings. M toggles the full world map showing Iia districts, fast travel points, and discovered Anima habitats. I opens inventory management for consumables, crafting materials, and bonding items. C displays your full Anima codex with Aspect and Trait filters.

P opens the party management screen where you assign Anima to exploration slots separate from your Nexus Battle roster. J jumps directly to the active quest tracker, highlighting objectives on the minimap. F1 through F3 switch between primary UI tabs in certain nested menus, though these bindings can be remapped in settings.

Remapping and Accessibility

All keybindings are remappable through Settings, Controls, Keyboard. Click any action slot and press your preferred replacement key. Conflicts highlight in red until resolved. Mouse sensitivity sliders adjust both camera speed and UI cursor movement independently. Toggle options include invert Y-axis, hold versus toggle sprint, and reduced camera shake for motion sensitivity.

PC players switching from mobile should review our cross-platform settings guide to sync preferences across devices. If you also test on phone or tablet, consistent control habits reduce errors when alternating platforms during the Evolution Test.