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Fallout 3 Keyboard & Controller Controls

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The default keyboard, mouse and controller controls for Fallout 3, taken from Bethesda's own PC and Xbox 360 manuals. Covers movement, combat, V.A.T.S., the Pip-Boy 3000, maps and lockpicking so you can make it out of Vault 101 and across the Capital Wasteland.

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MOVEMENT09Move ForwardWMove BackwardSStrafe LeftAStrafe RightDRun (hold)ShiftJumpSpaceSneak / Stealth ModeCtrlToggle Always RunCaps LockAuto MoveQMAP04Fast Travel to LocationLMBZoom Map In / OutWheelMove Around MapLMBPlace / Remove Custom Map…RMBLOCKPICKING & HACKING04Rotate Bobby PinMouseApply Torque with ScrewdriverWExit Lockpicking / TerminalEForce LockFCOMBAT04Attack / Fire WeaponLMBAim / BlockRMBReady / Reload WeaponRAim / Block (Keyboard)AltINTERACTION07Activate / UseEChange View (1st / 3rd Person)FLook / TurnMouseGrab ObjectZWaitTToggle View (Mouse)MMBZoom View (3rd Person)WheelMISC03Quick SaveF5Quick LoadF9Pause / Options MenuEscV.A.T.S.06Enter V.A.T.S. (hold to scan)VSelect V.A.T.S. TargetLMBAccept V.A.T.S. TargetingETarget Specific Body PartsMouseExit V.A.T.S. / Cancel Queued…RMBSwitch Between TargetsLMBPIP-BOY08Open / Close Pip-Boy 3000TabEquip / Use Selected ItemLMBDrop Selected ItemRMBRepair Selected ItemRPip-Boy Light (hold)TabScroll Through ListsWheelAssign Item to Hotkey1LMBUse Hotkeyed Item 11GAME CONTROLSRPGFALLOUT 3KEYBOARD CONTROLS · WINDOWS · 45 BINDSshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH FALLOUT 3 · WINDOWS

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All Fallout 3 controls

45 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Fallout 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

Layout
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 · Toggle View (Mouse)
↑
←
↓
→

+ 3 more controls in the table below

45 shortcuts

Movement 9

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Backward S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Run (hold) Shift
Jump Space
Sneak / Stealth Mode Ctrl
Toggle Always Run Caps Lock
Auto Move Q

Pip-Boy 8

Action Shortcut
Open / Close Pip-Boy 3000 Tab
Equip / Use Selected Item LMB
Drop Selected Item RMB
Repair Selected Item R
Pip-Boy Light (hold) Tab
Scroll Through Lists Wheel
Assign Item to Hotkey (hold 1–8) 1LMB
Use Hotkeyed Item 1 1

Interaction 7

Action Shortcut
Activate / Use E
Change View (1st / 3rd Person) F
Look / Turn Mouse
Grab Object Z
Wait T
Toggle View (Mouse) MMB
Zoom View (3rd Person) Wheel

V.A.T.S. 6

Action Shortcut
Enter V.A.T.S. (hold to scan) V
Select V.A.T.S. Target LMB
Accept V.A.T.S. Targeting E
Target Specific Body Parts Mouse
Exit V.A.T.S. / Cancel Queued Attacks RMB
Switch Between Targets LMB

Combat 4

Action Shortcut
Attack / Fire Weapon LMB
Aim / Block RMB
Ready / Reload Weapon R
Aim / Block (Keyboard) Alt

Map 4

Action Shortcut
Fast Travel to Location LMB
Zoom Map In / Out Wheel
Move Around Map LMB
Place / Remove Custom Map Marker RMB

Lockpicking & Hacking 4

Action Shortcut
Rotate Bobby Pin Mouse
Apply Torque with Screwdriver W
Exit Lockpicking / Terminal E
Force Lock F

Misc 3

Action Shortcut
Quick Save F5
Quick Load F9
Pause / Options Menu Esc

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Fallout 3 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Fallout 3?
Fallout 3, a rpg game, uses 45 default keybinds across 8 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Fallout 3 controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Fallout 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Fallout 3 support a controller?
Yes — Fallout 3 has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Fallout 3 controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Fallout 3 resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fallout 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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