Windows · 37 default keybinds
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.
All Fallout 4 controls
37 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Fallout 4's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Sneak / Crouch | Ctrl |
| Toggle Always Run | CAPSLOCK |
| Auto Move | C |
Favorites 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Favorites Menu | F |
| Use Favorite Item 1 | 1 |
| Use Favorite Item 2 | 2 |
| Use Favorite Item 3 | 3 |
| Use Favorite Item 4 | 4 |
| Use Favorite Item 5 | 5 |
| Use Favorite Item 6 | 6 |
| Use Favorite Items 7-0 | 7 |
Combat 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack / Fire Weapon | LMB |
| V.A.T.S. | Q |
| Aim / Block | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee / Power Bash | Alt |
| Holster / Ready Weapon (hold) | R |
| Throw Grenade (hold) | Alt |
Pip-Boy 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Pip-Boy | Tab |
| Pip-Boy Map Tab | M |
| Pip-Boy Inventory Tab | I |
| Pip-Boy Status / Stats Tab | C |
| Pip-Boy Data / Journal Tab | J |
| Pip-Boy Radio Tab | Z |
Interaction 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Activate / Interact | E |
| Look / Camera | Mouse |
| Toggle View (1st / 3rd Person) | V |
| Open Workshop (hold, in settlements) | V |
Interface 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quicksave | F5 |
| Quickload | F9 |
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
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Movement 7
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Sprint | LS | L3 |
| Jump | Y | ▲ |
| Sneak / Crouch | RS | R3 |
Combat 7
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Attack / Fire Weapon | RT | R2 |
| V.A.T.S. | LB | L1 |
| Aim / Block | LT | L2 |
| Reload | X | ■ |
| Melee / Power Bash | RB | R1 |
| Holster / Ready Weapon (hold) | X | ■ |
| Throw Grenade (hold) | RB | R1 |
Pip-Boy 1
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Open Pip-Boy | B | ● |
Interaction 4
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Activate / Interact | A | ✕ |
| Look / Camera | R-Stick | R-Stick |
| Toggle View (1st / 3rd Person) | View | Share |
| Open Workshop (hold, in settlements) | View | Share |
Interface 1
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | Menu | Options |
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