Learning the Control Buttons in WoW

Learning the control buttons (or Hot Keys) in WoW can seem frightening at first to new players. You use your mouse and computer keyboard. Each race and class has unique skills from the very start which have hot keys automatically programmed onto your characters toolbar. Learning how to control your direction and movement, while attacking a foe, using both your mouse and keyboard can be annoying at first. Add to that, you have people talking to you while youre trying not to get slaughtered by rabid animals, life-draining wraiths or other forms of nasty beasties.

The specific functions of your keyboard and mouse can be found in the Key Bindings on the Options menu. This is found by hitting the Escape button. You can customize which keys and mouse settings will control which actions. When your character screen is loading there is also a Tips message across the screen which gives you tips on using your controls and other helpful information.

Each race and class gets functions automatically set on their beginning toolbar. These are your first spells, ranged and/or melee attack methods, racial and/ or class bonuses, food items and your handy backpack. Before you go on your first mission, take the time to get to know your controls. Learn how to run in a strafing pattern using your Q and E keys or change them out for some other keys. Learn your attack keys and what the recharging time is. What can you use for defense until it recharges? Find a body of water and learn how swim and dive with your mouse before you have to deal with water creatures. Know how to get to the surface or how far from shore you can get before you drown.

Learning the control buttons in WoW as you advance in level is an on-going process. Every time you train, every new skill you learn, each new type of weapon you wield will have a button. Mastering the controls takes patience and practice. Dont be afraid to practice on your friends.

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