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Fallout 4 Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Fallout 4 on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, V.A.T.S., the Pip-Boy, favorites, and settlement building so you can survive the Commonwealth wasteland with confidence.
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All Fallout 4 controls
51 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Fallout 4's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
51 shortcuts
Favorites 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Favorites Menu | F |
| Favorite Slot 1 | 1 |
| Favorite Slot 2 | 2 |
| Favorite Slot 3 | 3 |
| Favorite Slot 4 | 4 |
| Favorite Slot 5 | 5 |
| Favorite Slot 6 | 6 |
| Favorite Slot 7 | 7 |
| Favorite Slot 8 | 8 |
| Favorite Slot 9 | 9 |
| Favorite Slot 10 | 0 |
| Favorite Slot 11 | − |
| Favorite Slot 12 | = |
Movement 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Look | Mouse |
| Sneak | Ctrl |
| Run / Walk | C |
| Toggle Always Run | Caps Lock |
| Auto-Move | X |
V.A.T.S. 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accept (in V.A.T.S.) | E |
| Apply Critical (in V.A.T.S.) | Space |
| Next Target (in V.A.T.S.) | D |
| Previous Target (in V.A.T.S.) | A |
| Next Body Part (in V.A.T.S.) | W |
| Previous Body Part (in V.A.T.S.) | S |
| Leave V.A.T.S. | Tab |
Pip-Boy 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pip-Boy | Tab |
| Pip-Boy Map Tab | M |
| Pip-Boy Inventory Tab | I |
| Pip-Boy Stat Tab | K |
| Pip-Boy Data Tab | J |
| Pip-Boy Radio Tab | O |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| V.A.T.S. | Q |
| Aim / Block | RMB |
| Ready Weapon / Reload | R |
| Melee | Alt |
Interface 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quicksave | F5 |
| Quickload | F9 |
| Pause | Esc |
| Screenshot | PrtSc |
| Console | ` |
Interaction 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Activate | E |
| Toggle POV | V |
| Zoom Camera In | Wheel ↑ |
| Zoom Camera Out | Wheel ↓ |
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Movement 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
| Jump | Y▲YX |
| Look | R-Stick |
| Sneak | RSR3R3RS |
V.A.T.S. 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Accept (in V.A.T.S.) | A✕AB |
| Apply Critical (in V.A.T.S.) | X■XY |
| Leave V.A.T.S. | B●BA |
Pip-Boy 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pip-Boy | B●BA |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack | RTR2R2ZR |
| V.A.T.S. | LBL1L1L |
| Aim / Block | LTL2L2ZL |
| Ready Weapon / Reload | X■XY |
| Melee | RBR1R1R |
Interface 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Activate | A✕AB |
| Toggle POV | ViewShareView− |
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Fallout 4 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Fallout 4?
- Fallout 4, a rpg game, uses 51 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 Fallout 4 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Fallout 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Fallout 4 support a controller?
- Yes — Fallout 4 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Fallout 4 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Fallout 4 also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Fallout 4 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fallout 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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