Movement: Dash, Turbo Boost and Wall Kick

The confirmed movement toolkit includes Dash, Turbo Boost, Wall Kick, aerial movement and Biped movement. Use these as separate tools: Dash changes position quickly, Turbo Boost supports sustained speed, and Wall Kick uses nearby surfaces to redirect movement.

A practical movement loop

1. Use Dash to leave an immediate threat area. Treat it as a repositioning action, not proof that every attack can be cancelled.
2. Use Turbo Boost when the route is open. Sustained speed is more useful when terrain and targets are visible.
3. Approach a wall with an exit direction in mind before using Wall Kick. Players specifically discussed speed, vertical behavior and momentum retention, so do not assume one demo version behaves exactly like another.
4. Switch to aerial movement only when you can still track the next landing or target. Community topics mention upward and diagonal dash boosts as well as extended flight behavior, but those reports do not define permanent final-game rules.

Biped movement

Bipeds were added in the July 14 demo update. That confirms a distinct movement context, alongside the Arena and other content added in the same update. Exact frame timing, speed values and optimal chains require a version-matched test; none are stated here as fixed numbers.

Known friction points

Player feedback also covered slippery low-speed movement and Wall Kick momentum. If a technique feels different from a clip or older discussion, first compare the game version and the RIG configuration. Movement and balance can change together, especially when parts or loadouts affect how a machine handles.

A safe practice sequence

Begin in an open section of the current demo where a missed input will not immediately end the run. Trigger Dash once and observe its direction, distance and recovery. Repeat while changing only the movement direction. Then use Turbo Boost on a visible straight route, stopping before the next hazard so you learn how much room the current version needs. Practice Wall Kick against one clear surface before combining it with aerial movement.

Once each tool is predictable, connect two inputs at a time. Dash into a reposition, Turbo Boost through a known lane, or use Wall Kick to redirect rather than simply gain height. Add Bipeds only after checking how the equipped leg type changes the movement you already practiced. This order makes it easier to identify which input caused a failed route.

Diagnosing a failed movement

If the RIG moves in an unexpected direction, confirm camera direction and target state before changing a binding. If Turbo Boost carries you into danger, shorten the commitment and choose a route with a visible exit. If Wall Kick does not trigger, verify surface contact and input timing in a simple location. If movement differs from a video, compare the game version and equipped parts rather than assuming either example is universal.

Targeting friction can also look like movement failure. Community discussions mention switching targets and selecting enemies behind terrain. Repeat the same movement with no target, then with a target, and record which state changes the result. The controls page keeps that distinction explicit.

Frequently asked questions

Should I copy an exact keyboard layout from an older guide?

Use it only as a starting point. The current in-game control screen is the authority for bindings, and preferences such as weapon-side inputs are personal rather than universal.

Which tool should I learn first?

Dash is the clearest first test because it teaches directional commitment in a small space. Add Turbo Boost for longer travel and Wall Kick for surface-assisted redirection.

Where can I confirm the named movement toolkit?

Check the official RIG Riot Steam page and dated posts in the developer devlog, then match those descriptions to the version shown in your game.