Verity Companion controls reference
Every keyboard binding, mouse action, controller button, and mobile touch gesture — plus tips to rebind for one-handed play.
What this guide covers
The controls reference is the canonical cheat-sheet for Verity Companion. Verity Companion is a first-person Roblox horror adventure with light puzzle solving and companion-driven dialogue, so the controls mix movement, interaction, and dialogue choices. We document every binding the Roblox client exposes, the recommended mouse sensitivity, the touch layout for mobile, and the controller mapping that Roblox auto-generates. Pair this guide with the how to survive jumpscares walkthrough so you can react fast during Room 4 triggers.
Keyboard and mouse bindings (PC)
| Action | Key | Mouse | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move forward | W | — | Hold to walk; the run modifier is Shift |
| Move back | S | — | — |
| Strafe left | A | — | — |
| Strafe right | D | — | — |
| Run | Left Shift | — | Hold; increases jumpscare timer cost by 5% |
| Look | — | Mouse | Right-click toggles mouse look on Roblox |
| Interact | E | Left click | Pick up items, open doors, start dialogue |
| Open companion menu | C | — | Brings up the AI dialogue selector |
| Open wardrobe | V | — | Opens the cosmetic terminal |
| Open redemption overlay | R | — | Shortcut to the Twitter bird icon |
| Pause | Esc | — | Pauses the in-game timer |
| Quick save | F5 | — | Saves the current run; only works in the lobby |
| Screenshot | F12 | — | Opens the Roblox screenshot overlay |
The in-game menu also exposes a Settings → Controls panel where you can rebind any key. We recommend keeping E, C, and R on the home row because they trigger the most during a run.
Mouse and camera tips
Roblox defaults to a low mouse sensitivity for horror experiences. For Verity Companion, raise the slider to 0.4 to 0.6 so you can swing the camera fast enough to track the companion’s dialogue indicator. The how to progress fast guide times every moment where camera speed matters, especially during the Room 5 jumpscare window.
If you have a high-DPI mouse, the jump between sensitivities is non-linear. Test in the lobby before committing to a run. Lower DPI helps if you keep over-shooting dialogue targets.
Controller support
Roblox auto-generates a controller profile for any USB or Bluetooth gamepad. The mapping we recommend for Verity Companion:
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Switch Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Left stick | Left stick | Left stick |
| Look | Right stick | Right stick | Right stick |
| Interact | A | X | B |
| Companion menu | X | Square | Y |
| Wardrobe | Y | Triangle | X |
| Redemption overlay | RB | R1 | R |
| Pause | Start | Options | + |
| Run | Left stick click | L3 | Left stick click |
The wiki team tested with Xbox Series, DualSense, and Switch Pro controllers over Bluetooth. All three work without custom mapping. If your controller has paddles, bind Interact and Companion menu to the paddles for the cleanest Room 4 reactions.
Mobile touch layout (iOS and Android)
The Roblox mobile app overlays a virtual thumbstick on the left and three action buttons on the right. Verity Companion exposes:
- Left thumbstick — move.
- Right side — swipe — look around.
- Action button (centre) — interact / pick up.
- Action button (right) — companion menu.
- Action button (left) — redemption overlay.
- Two-finger tap — pause.
If your device has a notch, rotate to landscape mode before the run starts so the redeem overlay does not hide behind the camera cutout. The mobile tips guide documents the full landscape-friendly layout, plus battery-saving tips for long sessions.
Accessibility and remapping
Roblox exposes a built-in remapping tool. The most useful accessibility tweaks for Verity Companion are:
- Toggle vs hold run — switch from hold to toggle if holding Shift strains your wrist.
- Sticky interact — set Interact to toggle if your reaction time struggles during jumpscares.
- Reduced motion — Roblox’s reduced motion flag disables the camera shake on jumpscares. Enable it if the flashes trigger headaches.
- Subtitles — turn on Subtitles in the Roblox menu. The companion’s dialogue is essential for the pacifist ending.
These toggles do not break achievements or endings. Pair them with the how to use the AI companion guide for the full dialogue map.
Common control mistakes
- Skipping the opening monologue with E. The E key advances dialogue, but skipping the opening monologue costs trust points. See the how to unlock endings guide for the impact.
- Holding run through Room 4. Running increases jumpscare damage by 5%. Walk through Room 4 instead.
- Forgetting to rebind before a private server. Private servers reset on every restart, so your rebind settings return to default. Rebind each time you start a fresh private server.
- Binding Interact to a mouse side button. Side buttons can desync with the Roblox client during long sessions. Stick to the standard bindings.
Cross-reference with other guides
- Mobile tips — the touch layout in detail.
- How to survive jumpscares — timing windows that depend on the Run key.
- How to progress fast — full room-by-room control pacing.
- Getting started — your first run, with the recommended bindings for new players.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Can I remap every key in Verity Companion?
Yes. Open the in-game Settings → Controls panel and rebind any key. The wiki's recommended bindings live in the table above; we keep them on the home row so you never have to leave WASD during a jumpscare.
Does Verity Companion support keyboard and mouse on console?
Yes, on Xbox you can plug a USB keyboard and mouse and the Roblox client will switch to the desktop binding map. PlayStation requires a Sony-approved adapter.
Why does my controller drift during jumpscares?
Most controller drift comes from low battery. Charge to at least 50% before starting a run, or plug in over USB. The mobile tips guide also documents battery-saving techniques.
How do I open the redeem overlay faster?
Bind Redemption overlay to R on the keyboard or RB / R1 on a controller. The how to redeem codes page walks through the overlay once it opens.
Are there any hidden control tricks?
Two. First, holding C while the companion is mid-sentence lets you skip to the choice without losing trust. Second, double-tapping E in a hidden room triggers the dialogue that reveals the secret, but only on the first interaction — see the how to find secret rooms guide.