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Fallout 4 Keyboard & Controller Controls
RPG games →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
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
+ 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 Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
| Jump | Y▲YX |
| Sneak / Crouch | RSR3R3RS |
Favorites 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Favorites Menu | D-Pad ↑ |
| Use Favorite Item 1 | D-Pad ↑ |
| Use Favorite Item 2 | D-Pad ↓ |
| Use Favorite Item 3 | D-Pad ← |
| Use Favorite Item 4 | D-Pad → |
Combat 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Attack / Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| V.A.T.S. | LBL1L1L |
| Aim / Block | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload | X■XY |
| Melee / Power Bash | RBR1R1R |
| Holster / Ready Weapon (hold) | X■XY |
| Throw Grenade (hold) | RBR1R1R |
Pip-Boy 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Pip-Boy | B●BA |
Interaction 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Activate / Interact | A✕AB |
| Look / Camera | R-Stick |
| Toggle View (1st / 3rd Person) | ViewShareView− |
| Open Workshop (hold, in settlements) | ViewShareView− |
Interface 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Fallout 4 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Fallout 4?
- Fallout 4, a rpg game, uses 37 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 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 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. 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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