Published in the official Roblox description and Discord FAQ.
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Forgotten Stories Controls
Forgotten Stories Controls use A, S, and D for directional dodges, Space for jump, and F for block or parry. The Forgotten Stories Controls page also explains Training Wheels, reaction Offset, and the current platform boundary without inventing mobile or controller inputs.
Verified3 primary source routes · checked 2026-09-13Published defensive direction.
Published defensive direction.
Space jumps; F blocks or parries.
Official evidence, practical consequences
Rules and clarifications to check before your next run
Latest evidence check 2026-09-06T03:10:47.686Z. Individual check dates are retained in the source ledger. Changelog statements, older FAQ edits and dated notices are labeled separately; these are not claims of in-game testing.
Question and evidence dateWhat the source establishesLimits and next step
The yellow orbs above Health are Posture
Official FAQ clarification · 2026-08-21 UTC · edited 2026-09-02
The Game Mechanics FAQ identifies the yellow orbs above the Health display as Posture, used to block attacks. If you are checking defensive resources, read those orbs as Posture rather than an extra Health or Mana pool.
This is an older FAQ clarification collected in this review, not evidence of a newly added HUD mechanic. The answer does not publish a universal Posture cost or recovery amount for every attack.
Message-level references are grouped in this page's source ledger.
Input memory drill
Dodge left
Select the published defensive key. This drill does not simulate timing or undocumented enemy attacks.
Source-linked records
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ControlsOfficial Roblox
A
Dodge
Dodge left.
Checked 2026-09-13ControlsOfficial Roblox
S
Dodge
Dodge down.
Checked 2026-09-13ControlsOfficial Roblox
D
Dodge
Dodge right.
Checked 2026-09-13ControlsOfficial Roblox
Space
Defense
Jump during the published defensive response.
Checked 2026-09-13ControlsOfficial Roblox
F
Defense
Block or parry.
Checked 2026-09-131 more source-linked records remain.
Input and timing reference
Forgotten Stories Controls response matrix
Use the visible attack prompt first. These are the published keyboard responses and calibration boundaries; they are not a replacement for the prompt shown by a specific enemy.
Visible promptPublished responseWhat to do next
Visible promptForgotten Stories Controls: dodge left / down / right
Published response
Press A / S / D respectively.
Visible promptForgotten Stories Controls: jump
Published response
Press Space.
What to do next
The source publishes the key, not a universal timing window.
Visible promptForgotten Stories Controls: block or parry
Published response
Press F.
Visible promptForgotten Stories Controls: grapple
Published response
Complete several prompted keys within the shown time frame.
What to do next
No fixed universal grapple sequence was published.
Visible promptForgotten Stories Controls: consistently early or late
Published response
Adjust Offset in the Lobby, then repeat the same drill.
What to do next
Staff recommended 300 ms in the checked FAQ, but latency and reaction time differ.
Visible promptForgotten Stories Controls: console or mobile setup
Published response
Use mouse and keyboard on console.
What to do next
Mobile and full controller support were planned, not verified as current.
Practical route
Putting it into practice
- 01
Leave Training Wheels on
The setting is enabled by default and shows the defensive response expected by an attack.
- 02
Practice direction before timing
Learn A, S, D, Space, and F as distinct responses before changing any timing option.
- 03
Adjust Offset only for consistent timing
The Lobby Offset changes reaction timing; it does not replace the required defensive input.
Limits to keep in mind
- The official description says console users currently need mouse and keyboard.
- Mobile and full controller support are planned but were not described as arriving soon.
- Weapon attack QTEs differ from defensive controls and belong in the QTE guide.
Keyboard responses depend on the prompt shown during combat; a published key list does not establish every attack window or enemy sequence.
Direct answers
Common questions
What are the Controls for dodging?
A dodges left, S dodges down, D dodges right, and Space jumps.
Which Controls block and parry?
F is the published block or parry input.
Can Controls use a controller?
The current official description tells console users to use mouse and keyboard; no full controller mapping was verified.
What does Offset change in Controls?
Offset changes reaction timing from the Lobby setting.
Primary evidence
Sources and check dates
RobloxOfficial Roblox game
Identity, description, controls, platform note, and game status.
Official DiscordCombat FAQDefensive inputs, grapples, Training Wheels, and Offset.
Official DiscordYellow-orb Posture explanationPosted 2026-08-21T18:02:46.754Z; edited 2026-09-02T15:36:00+08:00 (minute precision); checked 2026-09-06T03:10:47.686Z.
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