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Apex Legends Keyboard & Controller Controls
Master Apex Legends on PC with this reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls. Covers movement, combat, Legend abilities, inventory, and the all-important ping system so you can drop in and play faster.
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All Apex Legends controls
34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Apex Legends's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
34 shortcuts
Combat/Weapons 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack / Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Down Sight (toggle) | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Equip Weapon 1 | 1 |
| Equip Weapon 2 | 2 |
| Melee | V |
| Cycle Weapon | MMB |
| Toggle Fire Mode | B |
| Holster Weapons | 3 |
| Inspect Weapon | N |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch (toggle) | C |
| Crouch (hold) | Ctrl |
Inventory/Loot 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory (toggle) | Tab |
| Interact / Pick Up | E |
| Use Selected Health/Shield Item | 4 |
| Health Item Wheel (hold) | 4 |
| Alternate Interact | X |
Communication/Ping 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ping (hold for ping wheel) | MMB |
| Ping Enemy / Enemy Here | F |
| Push to Talk (hold) | T |
| Text Chat | Enter |
| Open Quip Wheel | F1 |
Abilities/Tactical 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Tactical Ability | Q |
| Ultimate Ability | Z |
| Equip Grenade (hold for wheel) | G |
| Equip Survival Item | Alt |
UI/Menus 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Map (toggle) | M |
| Menu / Back | Esc |
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28 shortcuts
Combat/Weapons 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack / Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Aim Down Sight (toggle) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload | X■XY |
| Melee | RSR3R3RS |
| Cycle Weapon | Y▲YX |
| Toggle Fire Mode | D-Pad ← |
| Holster Weapons | Y▲YX |
Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Back | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Crouch (toggle) | B●BA |
| Crouch (hold) | B●BA |
Inventory/Loot 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Inventory (toggle) | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Interact / Pick Up | X■XY |
| Use Selected Health/Shield Item | D-Pad ↑ |
| Health Item Wheel (hold) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Alternate Interact | X■XY |
Communication/Ping 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Ping (hold for ping wheel) | RBR1R1R |
| Ping Enemy / Enemy Here | RBR1R1R |
Abilities/Tactical 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Tactical Ability | LBL1L1L |
| Ultimate Ability | LBL1L1LRBR1R1R |
| Equip Grenade (hold for wheel) | D-Pad → |
| Equip Survival Item | D-Pad ← |
UI/Menus 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Map (toggle) | ViewShareView− |
| Menu / Back | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Apex Legends controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Apex Legends?
- Apex Legends, a shooter game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Apex Legends controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Apex Legends's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Apex Legends support a controller?
- Yes — Apex Legends has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Apex Legends controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Apex Legends also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Apex Legends resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apex Legends or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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