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Windows · 39 default keybinds

DayZ Keyboard Controls

A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for DayZ on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, stances, combat, weapons, inventory, interaction, and communication so you can survive Chernarus from your very first spawn.

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All DayZ keyboard controls

39 default keybinds across 9 categories. Most can be reassigned in DayZ's control settings.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
MMB · Aim Down Sights / Zoom (hold)
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←
↓
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+ 2 more controls in the table below

Combat 10

Action Shortcut
Fire Weapon / Swing Melee LMB
Raise / Ready Weapon RMB
Reload / Chamber Round R
Aim Down Sights / Zoom (hold) MMB
Toggle Firing Mode X
Firearm Melee Attack F
Hold Breath (hold) Ctrl
Adjust Zoom Level Wheel ↑
Increase Zeroing PgUp
Decrease Zeroing PgDn

Movement 7

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Backward S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Sprint (hold) Shift
Jump / Vault Space
Walk / Jog Toggle Ctrl

Stance 4

Action Shortcut
Crouch (tap) C
Prone (hold) C
Lean Left Q
Lean Right E

Inventory 4

Action Shortcut
Open / Close Inventory Tab
Use Hotbar Slot 1 1
Use Hotbar Slot 2 2
Use Hotbar Slot 3 3

Gestures 4

Action Shortcut
Gesture: Hello F1
Gesture: Hands Up F2
Gesture: Surrender F5
Gesture: Point F6

Interaction 3

Action Shortcut
Use / Action F
Throw Item (tap) G
Drop Item (hold) G

Camera 3

Action Shortcut
Free Look (hold) Alt
Toggle First / Third Person Enter
Toggle First / Third Person (alt) V

Interface 2

Action Shortcut
Toggle Map M
Open Menu / Pause Esc

Communication 2

Action Shortcut
Text Chat Enter
Voice Chat (hold to talk) CAPSLOCK

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