Half Sword: How to Pick Up Weapons
Picking up weapons in Half Sword uses arm specific grab keys, not a single grab button. You must use the correct key for the arm and tap it at the right moment, or nothing will happen. Once you know the exact inputs, weapon pickup becomes consistent and reliable.
This guide focuses only on how to pick up weapons correctly and why the grab input sometimes feels broken.
How To Pick Up Weapons In Half Sword
Weapon pickup is tied to each arm. On a standard QWERTY keyboard, Q controls the left arm and E controls the right arm.
You need to tap the key, not hold it. Holding the input will sheath or unsheathe a weapon instead of grabbing one.
Press Q to grab with the left arm
Press E to grab with the right arm
Tap the key, do not hold it
Timing Matters When Grabbing Weapons
Timing is very important, especially if you are moving. If you are running toward a weapon, press the grab key slightly before you reach it.
Pressing the key too late often causes the grab to fail. This is most noticeable during fast fights like the early Gauntlet bosses.
Why Grab Sometimes Does Nothing
Most failed grabs come from holding the key instead of tapping it. Holding Q or E tells the game to sheath or unsheathe instead of picking something up.
Another common issue is using the wrong arm key. Each arm works independently, so the correct input must match the arm closest to the weapon.
Keyboard Layout Differences
On AZERTY keyboards, the left arm key is A instead of Q. This causes confusion when reading guides or comments.
If you are on QWERTY, use Q and E. If you are on AZERTY, use A and E.
Final Blurb
To pick up weapons in Half Sword, use Q for the left arm and E for the right arm and always tap the input. Good timing matters more than speed, especially while moving. Once you stop holding the key, grabbing weapons suddenly works like it should.
FAQ
How do you pick up weapons in Half Sword
Tap Q for the left arm or E for the right arm when close to the weapon.
Why does holding the grab key not work
Holding the key triggers sheath or unsheathe instead of picking up the weapon.
Does movement affect grabbing
Yes. Press the grab key slightly before reaching the weapon if you are running.
What if I use an AZERTY keyboard
Use A for the left arm and E for the right arm.
Is there a single grab button
No. Each arm has its own grab input.
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