Windows · 37 default keybinds

DOOM: The Dark Ages Keyboard Controls

A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for DOOM: The Dark Ages on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, the new shield mechanics, combat, weapon swapping, and the interface so you can throw, block, and parry your way through the medieval war against Hell.

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All DOOM: The Dark Ages keyboard controls

37 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in DOOM: The Dark Ages's control settings.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 1 more control in the table below

Weapons 11

Action	Shortcut
Quick Switch Weapon / Weapon Wheel	`Q`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Shotgun	`1`
Swap to Class Weapon	`F`
Rail Spike	`2`
Plasma Rifle	`3`
Skullcrusher	`4`
Reaver	`5`
Launcher	`6`
BFC	`V`

Vehicles 8

Action	Shortcut
Mech (Atlan) Combo Punch	`LMB`
Mech (Atlan) Finisher	`RMB`
Mech (Atlan) Dash	`Space`
Dragon Autocannon	`LMB`
Dragon Assault Mode	`RMB`
Dragon Dodge	`Space`
Dragon Ascend	`E`
Dragon Descend	`Q`

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Jump	`Space`
Sprint (hold)	`Shift`
Aim / Look	`Mouse`

Interface 5

Action	Shortcut
Use / Interact	`G`
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Objective Ping	`H`
Dossier	`Tab`
Magnify / Zoom	`B`

Shield 4

Action	Shortcut
Shield Block	`RMB`
Shield Throw	`R`
Parry (timed block)	`RMB`
Shield Bash (hold block then fire)	`RMB`then`LMB`

Combat 2

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Melee Attack	`E`

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