Which keys are you using for class specials?

[Jeob]

So not too long ago a newb asked me which keys should he use for class specials, and I said it's up to him, whatever he feels comfortable with. Aaaand I got the idea for this thread. Maybe there should be tips for new players for key configuration somewhere in the game or here on the forums.

Basically just say what you use for class special 1 and 2, perhaps tell why you chose those keys and are there any disadvantages for using those keys in any situations. Do you change your binds for different classes?

Then here I go: I use "v" for class special 1, and "b" for class special 2.
Reasons: Didn't really think about it, those buttons are not bound by default (if I'm not mistaken), and it's also because I started with clonetrooper, actually I think I started with soldier and ET but you don't use class special with them (though you can switch on/off the rally effect as soldier). So if I remember correctly, clone was my first class which required me to bind the class special 1. "v" felt totally comfortable for that. Because "b" is next to it I bound that as class special 2. I find them ok to use. The only exceptions are using wrist blaster with mando and tracking darts with bh. (I'm more comfortable with poison darts for v) "b" feels far for those things. However for using slap, I'm totally fine with "b".
I never change my keyboard configuration, cba with it.

 

[LoU]

F1 special 1
F12 special 2

tbh ctrl and alt

 

[Supa]

Q for special 1, E for special 2, L for class configuration, and used to use B for weapon mode back when weapon mode/saber style weren't tied to the same hotkey.

 

[Helix]

Q - reload
E - use
R - class special 2
F - class special 1
C - crouch
Alt - walk
L - class config

 

[kvinto]

R- reload
E - class special
mouse3- class special
ctrl - crouch
shift -walk
b - class config
mouse5 - pull
mouse4 -push
Q - style change

 

[NERO]

Z and X for Class Special 1 and 2.
Used to have weapon mode in < (left of Z on my keyboard)
Crouch in C, reload in F.
No special advantages really. Z and X are quite easy and fast to press and you rarely have to use them when moving so it doesn't matter how you fingers are. All that matters is that you can hit it fast. I usually use my thumb.

 

[BigBossBigTeef]

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Mouse 4 and 5.

 

[AgentGibbs]

1 for class special 1 and E for class special 2 i originally had them set to Q and E respectively but found it more important to bind push to Q since i support jedi/sith a lot

 

[Damn Polak]

Q for special 1, E for special 2

same here

postin the rest of my binds just in case:

bind "MOUSE1" "+attack"
bind "MOUSE2" "+altattack"
bind "MOUSE3" "vstr toggle_fov"
bind "MOUSE4" "weapprev"
bind "MOUSE5" "weapnext"
bind "MWHEELUP" "forceprev"
bind "MWHEELDOWN" "forcenext"
bind "SHIFT" "+speed"
bind "CTRL" "gloat"
bind "ALT" "+useforce"
bind "TAB" "+scores"
bind "F1" "voice_cmd spot_gren3"
bind "F2" "voice_cmd bns_chrg"
bind "F3" "voice_cmd att_attack3"
bind "F4" "voice_cmd def_position3"
bind "F5" "voice_cmd reply_yes3"
bind "F6" "voice_cmd reply_no3"
bind "F7" "voice_cmd tac_together2"
bind "F8" "voice_cmd tac_split3"
bind "F9" "voice_cmd bns_tmy1"
bind "F10" "voice_cmd reply_yes"
bind "F11" "vstr toggle_run"
bind "F12" "RAGEQUIT"
bind "SPACE" "+moveup"
bind "B" "ui_opensiegemenu ingame_playerforce"
bind "C" "+movedown"
bind "D" "+moveright"
bind "E" "+button14"
bind "F" "cg_thirdperson !"
bind "G" "+button2"
bind "J" "meditate"
bind "K" "screenshot"
bind "Q" "+button13"
bind "R" "+button12"
bind "S" "+back"
bind "V" "voicechat"
bind "W" "+forward"
bind "X" "+use"
bind "Z" "saberAttackCycle"

 

[DeshieL]

lol nubs real pros use class special 1 and 2 on left shift & ctrl

 

[Phelps]

L-Ctrl for 1 and L-Alt for 2.

 

[DeshieL]

L-Ctrl for 1 and L-Alt for 2.

We are brothas once more.

 

[LanceOfLonginus]

Q for special 1
3 for special 2
R for reload
X for weapon mode change

 

[Anakin]

3 for USE
G for special 1
H for special 2
R for reload
middle mouse for weapon mode change
at least my is somewhat unique than the others!

 

[SeV]

Q special 1
E Special 2
R Reload
F Force power (rebind between grip/lightning/MT)
C Speed
Mouse5 +use
mouse4 saber style switch
2 weapon next

 

[Buczek]

B class special 1
N class special 2
Q taunt
R Reload
F current forcepower
; next forcepower
. use item

 

[Evian]

shift = walking
v=special 1
b= special 2
2-5= taunt, gloat etc.
r = reload
f = current forcepower
f13 muffin button

 

[Gargos]

my binds vary a bit depending on class and build I play

as jedi/sith
mouse 3 = pull (a lot easier to aim)
ctrl = class special 2
f = speed/lighting
3 = seeing
x = mindtrick
r = push

Basic:
c = crouch
e = use
< = weapon mode switch/saber style

when I use to gunner I switch mouse 3 to class special 2, while it is also in ctrl. But if I play hero I have dash on alt and mouse3, because then I can dash while holding walk and also be blasting at the same time, so it is the only smart place to bind it (except if you use mouse3 with your middle finger, but I find that awkward).

also the idiot binds aka taunts:
i = taunt
j = gloat
k = flourish


Btw kudos to helix for standing with me and also having reload on Q! (and class config on L). I remember when I started mb2 the first time and I had binded R as my push in jka so I couldn't use it. Q was the next option.

 

[Onysfx]

WASD for movement
C for Crouch
G for class special 1
X for class special 2
Z for weapon switch
B for class config
F5 for reload

 

[Chaos the Chaotic]

Wasd Vermin.

Numpad 4 and 7 for the specials.
Numpad 5 for reload.

And arrow keys for direction. As it should be. As it was. As it will be again once the extermination has begun.