Sword Art: Eternity on Roblox—developed by MOTE Games—offers a native first-person perspective alongside a traditional third-person camera. While first-person provides an immersive simulation of Aincrad, switching between viewpoints changes how you perceive enemy telegraphs, check weapon sheathing, and browse interface menus.
How to Switch Camera Views in Sword Art: Eternity
On PC using keyboard and mouse, you can toggle between first-person and third-person perspectives at any time:
- Press the O key to switch from first-person to third-person mode.
- Press the O key again to return to the first-person perspective.
The original game design was built around first-person immersion, but developers added the toggle so players can adjust based on their combat and navigational needs. Mobile and console support exists according to the official game page, though control layouts differ by device.
First-Person vs. Third-Person Comparison
Both perspectives offer distinct mechanical advantages and disadvantages depending on whether you are navigating complex UI menus or engaging aggressive mob packs.
| Feature | First-Person Mode | Third-Person Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Default Perspective | Yes (original build design) | Accessible via the O key |
| Menu Browsing | Clearer alignment and readable text | Can feel distant depending on zoom |
| Weapon Status | Difficult to notice when a weapon is sheathed | Instantly shows weapon drawn or sheathed |
| Combat Visibility | Narrower field of view for flanking mobs | Easier to track multiple enemies and bosses |
| Parrying & Telegraphs | Requires watching close-range hit markers | Easier to anticipate wind-ups and wide swings |
In first-person mode, players occasionally encounter issues where their character automatically sheathes their weapon after certain actions, preventing attacks until it is manually drawn again via Q or directional keys. Third-person view helps mitigate this visual blindspot during multi-enemy skirmishes.
Basic Controls and Movement
Sword Art: Eternity pairs its camera perspectives with an action combat layout. You must manage stamina, parrying, and weapon states during all encounters.
- Draw / Equip Weapon: Press Q (or use directional keys such as W / S in certain menu contexts).
- Normal Attack (M1): Left-click.
- Heavy Attack: Right-click.
- Block / Parry: Press F (spamming or timing parry negates damage, but consumes stamina; parrying while stamina is empty will fail).
- Dash: Press Left Control or C.
- Sprint: Hold Shift (drains stamina while in motion, but actively trains your Stamina stat).
- Night Vision: Press N to brighten dark environments or nighttime exploration.
- Mount Summon: Press C while out of combat (once a horse is purchased).
- Main Menu: Press M to view equipment, inventory, skills, stats, party, guilds, and the floor map.
Navigating Menus and Stat Progression
Opening the main menu with M brings up interactive tabs where players can spend points or monitor passive skill gains. In first-person mode, the menu hovers directly in front of the character model, making keyboard navigation straightforward:
- Use W, A, S, and D (or directional keys) to browse through lists, select items, and confirm choices.
- Stats level up passively through specific actions: sprinting trains Stamina, attacking trains weapon mastery (such as Longsword or Katana), and taking damage trains Vitality.
- Reaching Vitality level 5 unlocks an out-of-combat health regeneration passive, reducing your reliance on safe zones and health potions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you change keybinds in Sword Art: Eternity?
In-game control reassignment is currently not supported in the settings menu. Actions like drawing weapons (Q) and dashing (Left Control or C) remain locked to their default keys.
What is the death penalty in Sword Art: Eternity?
When defeated by monsters or bosses, you lose your accumulated progress bar XP toward your current level and stat increments. However, you do not lose overall completed character levels. The game also features a dedicated Permanent Death mode for hardcore players seeking higher risks.
How do you heal in the early game?
Before reaching Vitality level 5 for out-of-combat regeneration, you must either return to a town safe zone, consume health potions (such as Feeble or Weak Healing Potions bought from merchants), or cook meat at campfires to restore HP.
