# Controls & Movement

Master the art of navigation and evasion in Insomnus.

## Basic Controls

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| Action        | Input                       |
| ------------- | --------------------------- |
| Move          | WASD or Arrow Keys          |
| Health Potion | Click the green potion icon |
| Armor Potion  | Click the white potion icon |

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Combat is automatic. Skills are automatic, including dash. Only potions are manual.
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## Core Gameplay Loop

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### Enter Arena

Begin your run and prepare for incoming waves.
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### Navigate & Survive Waves

Use movement and positioning to handle increasingly difficult enemy waves.
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### Collect Resources

Gather pickups, XP, and resources to improve your chances.
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### Die

Run ends; each death is a learning opportunity.
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### Repeat

Start a new run and apply what you learned.
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Every run in Insomnus follows this cycle. The goal is simple: survive as long as possible against increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Death is inevitable, but each run sharpens your skills and reflexes.

## Advanced Movement Techniques

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{% tab title="Kiting" %}

* Move away from enemies while your automatic attacks engage.&#x20;
* Maintain optimal distance to stay safe while dealing damage.
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{% tab title="Circle Strafing" %}
Move in circular patterns around enemy groups to avoid being surrounded and to line up multiple targets.
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## Positioning Tips

| Situation          | Strategy                                          |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Surrounded**     | Keep moving. Create space before you get boxed in |
| **Ranged Enemies** | Close distance quickly                            |
| **Elite Enemies**  | Maintain max range, let auto-attack work          |
| **Boss Fight**     | Constant movement, never stop                     |

## Movement Best Practices

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#### Do

* Circle around enemy groups
* Use obstacles to block projectiles
* Stay near XP drops for faster leveling
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#### Don't

* Stand still for any reason
* Chase enemies into unknown areas
* Corner yourself against walls
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Fluid movement is the key to survival.
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