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A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Avowed, Obsidian's first-person fantasy RPG set in the Living Lands. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, abilities, weapon swapping, items, and menus so you can explore Eora with confidence.
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All Avowed controls
35 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Avowed's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
35 shortcuts
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Jump / Parkour | Space |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Look / Aim Camera | Mouse |
| Crouch / Slide | Ctrl |
| Crouch / Slide (alt) | C |
Interface 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | I |
| Open Map | M |
| Open Menu / Back | Esc |
| Open Journal / Quest Log | J |
| Open Ledger / Character Stats | Tab |
| Confirm / Select (in menu) | Enter |
| Next Tab (in menu) | E |
| Previous Tab (in menu) | Q |
Abilities 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ability Radial / Wheel | E |
| Ability Slot 1 | 1 |
| Ability Slot 2 | 2 |
| Ability Slot 3 | 3 |
| Ability Slot 4 | 4 |
| Ability Slot 5 | 5 |
| Ability Slot 6 | 6 |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Main Hand Attack / Action | LMB |
| Off Hand / Secondary Action (Block, Cast) | RMB |
| Swap Weapon Set | Alt |
| Throw | Q |
| Sheathe / Draw Weapons | T |
| Swap Weapon Set (alt) | Wheel ↑ |
Items 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Drink Health Potion | Z |
| Drink Essence Potion | X |
System 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F8 |
Exploration 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Talk / Grab | F |
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Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Jump / Parkour | A✕A |
| Sprint (hold) | LSL3L3 |
| Look / Aim Camera | R-Stick |
| Crouch / Slide | B●B |
Interface 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Menu / Back | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Open Ledger / Character Stats | ViewShareView |
| Confirm / Select (in menu) | A✕A |
| Next Tab (in menu) | RBR1R1 |
| Previous Tab (in menu) | LBL1L1 |
Abilities 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Ability Radial / Wheel | LBL1L1 |
| Ability Slot 1 | D-Pad ↑ |
| Ability Slot 2 | D-Pad ↓ |
| Ability Slot 3 | D-Pad → |
| Ability Slot 4 | D-Pad ← |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Main Hand Attack / Action | RTR2R2 |
| Off Hand / Secondary Action (Block, Cast) | LTL2L2 |
| Swap Weapon Set | Y▲Y |
| Throw | RBR1R1 |
| Sheathe / Draw Weapons | Y▲Y |
Exploration 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Talk / Grab | X■X |
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Avowed controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Avowed?
- Avowed, a rpg game, uses 35 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Avowed controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Avowed's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Avowed support a controller?
- Yes — Avowed 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 Avowed controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Avowed 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 Avowed resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Avowed or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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