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Dragon Quest Builders Keyboard & Controller Controls
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Dragon Quest Builders is Square Enix's block-building RPG in which a lone builder restores a ruined Alefgard, and its 2024 PC release adds a pointer mode for placing and breaking blocks at a distance with the mouse. These are the defaults from the PC version's own Key Config screen, which lists each action's keyboard key, mouse button and controller button side by side.
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All Dragon Quest Builders controls
44 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dragon Quest Builders's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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42 shortcuts
Menus 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Confirm | Enter |
| Back | Esc |
| Stow/Take Out | R |
| Previous Category | E |
| Next Category | Q |
| Tidy Up | Space |
| Sort | Tab |
| Discard | Del |
| Store | H |
| Take Photo | Enter |
Crafting & Blueprints 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Craft Quantity Up | 1 |
| Craft Quantity Down | 2 |
| Craft Maximum | F1 |
| Craft Minimum | F2 |
| Raise Blueprint Slice | E |
| Lower Blueprint Slice | Q |
| Show/Hide Blueprint | Tab |
| Remove Blueprint | Enter |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forwards | W |
| Move Backwards | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Dash | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Walk | Ctrl |
Building & Items 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Inventory | Tab |
| Item Menu | H |
| Toggle Pointer Mode | T |
| Remote Destroy (Pointer Mode) | LMB |
| Remote Place (Pointer Mode) | RMB |
| View Blueprint | Z |
Camera 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Camera | V |
| Look Around | M |
| Look-Up Movement Mode | 3 |
| Look-Down Movement Mode | 1 |
| Level Movement Mode | 2 |
Combat & Tools 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| Use Item | RMB |
| Hammer | F |
| Charged Hammer Smash (While Holding Hammer) | Shift |
| Switch Attack/Build Weapon | MMB |
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29 shortcuts
Menus 6
| Action | PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Stow/Take Out | ■XY |
| Tidy Up | ▲YX |
| Sort | R2R2ZR |
| Discard | ShareView− |
| Store | R2R2ZR |
| Take Photo | ●BA |
Crafting & Blueprints 5
| Action | PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Craft Quantity Up | L1L1L |
| Craft Quantity Down | L2L2ZL |
| Craft Maximum | R1R1R |
| Craft Minimum | R2R2ZR |
| Raise Blueprint Slice | R1R1R |
Movement 6
| Action | PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forwards | L-Stick |
| Move Backwards | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Dash | R1R1R |
| Jump | ✕AB |
Building & Items 4
| Action | PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | ●BA |
| Inventory | D-Pad ↑ |
| Item Menu | D-Pad ↓ |
| View Blueprint | ShareView− |
Camera 4
| Action | PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Switch Camera | R3R3RS |
| Look Around | ShareView− |
| Look Up | L1L1L |
| Look Down | L2L2ZL |
Combat & Tools 4
| Action | PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack | ■XY |
| Use Item | ▲YX |
| Hammer | R2R2ZR |
| Charged Hammer Smash (While Holding Hammer) | ■XY |
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Dragon Quest Builders controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dragon Quest Builders?
- Dragon Quest Builders, a survival & sandbox game, uses 44 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 Dragon Quest Builders controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dragon Quest Builders's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dragon Quest Builders support a controller?
- Yes — Dragon Quest Builders has full gamepad support. The PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Dragon Quest Builders controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dragon Quest Builders also released on PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Dragon Quest Builders resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dragon Quest Builders or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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