Mastering the controls in Gladihoppers is key to surviving the arena. Below is a full guide to the default keyboard setup for browser-based gameplay.
| A / D | Move left / right |
| W / S | Jump / Crouch |
| J | Primary attack (left swing) |
| K | Secondary attack (right swing) |
| L | Block / Parry |
| Space | Switch stance / special attack |