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ARK: Survival Ascended Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for ARK: Survival Ascended on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, survival, inventory management, whistle commands, and the interface so you can tame dinos, build bases, and survive the island with confidence. Defaults match ARK: Survival Evolved.
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All ARK: Survival Ascended controls
42 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in ARK: Survival Ascended's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
42 shortcuts
Whistle Commands 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Whistle Follow (All) | J |
| Whistle Stop (All) | U |
| Whistle Selection Menu (hold) | T |
| Whistle Follow (One) | T |
| Whistle Stop (One) | Y |
| Whistle Move To Position | , |
| Whistle Attack This Target | . |
| Whistle Attack My Target | = |
| Whistle Passive | ; |
| Whistle Neutral | − |
Inventory 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | I |
| Access Other's / Creature Inventory | F |
| Hotbar Slot 1 | 1 |
| Show Craftables | V |
| Drop Item | O |
| Transfer Stack | T |
| Hotbar Slots 2-9 | 2then3then4then5then6then7then8then9 |
| Hotbar Slot 10 | 0 |
| Transfer Half-Stack | ShiftT |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | C |
| Prone | X |
Interface 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | M |
| Place Map Marker | P |
| Extended HUD Info (hold) | H |
| Open Global Chat | Enter |
| Toggle HUD | Bksp |
| Toggle Orbit Camera | K |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Fire / Attack | LMB |
| Aim Down Sights / Alternate Fire | RMB |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Melee / Pistol Whip | Ctrl |
| Toggle Fists | Q |
Survival 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact | E |
| Mount / Dismount Creature | E |
| Extended Actions (hold) | E |
| Drag Body | G |
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26 shortcuts
Whistle Commands 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Whistle Selection Menu (hold) | B●B |
Inventory 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | B●B |
| Access Other's / Creature Inventory | X■X |
| Drop Item | LTL2L2 |
| Transfer Stack | A✕A |
| Transfer Half-Stack | Y▲Y |
Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | LSL3L3 |
| Jump | A✕A |
| Crouch | RSR3R3 |
| Prone | RSR3R3 |
Interface 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Map | ViewShareView |
| Place Map Marker | X■X |
| Open Global Chat | LBL1L1ViewShareView |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Primary Fire / Attack | RTR2R2 |
| Aim Down Sights / Alternate Fire | LTL2L2 |
| Reload Weapon | X■X |
| Melee / Pistol Whip | RBR1R1 |
| Toggle Fists | LBL1L1D-Pad ↑ |
Survival 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact | Y▲Y |
| Mount / Dismount Creature | Y▲Y |
| Extended Actions (hold) | B●B |
| Drag Body | Y▲Y |
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ARK: Survival Ascended controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for ARK: Survival Ascended?
- ARK: Survival Ascended, a survival & sandbox game, uses 42 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 ARK: Survival Ascended controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from ARK: Survival Ascended's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does ARK: Survival Ascended support a controller?
- Yes — ARK: Survival Ascended has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these ARK: Survival Ascended controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. ARK: Survival Ascended also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official ARK: Survival Ascended resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ARK: Survival Ascended or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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