What are the default controls for Final Fantasy XIV?

Final Fantasy XIV, a rpg game, uses 31 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 Final Fantasy XIV controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Final Fantasy XIV's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Final Fantasy XIV support a controller?

Yes — Final Fantasy XIV 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 Final Fantasy XIV controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Final Fantasy XIV resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Final Fantasy XIV or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · Mac · 31 default keybinds

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Final Fantasy XIV Keyboard & Controller Controls

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A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Final Fantasy XIV on PC. Covers movement, targeting, hotbar action slots, UI windows, and communication so you can navigate combat and menus efficiently.

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All Final Fantasy XIV controls

Layout

31 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Final Fantasy XIV's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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+ 7 more controls in the table below

UI/Windows 10

Action	Shortcut
Inventory	`I`
Character Window	`C`
Actions & Traits	`P`
Map	`M`
Open Main Menu	`NUMPLUS`
Journal	`J`
System Menu	`Esc`
Armoury Chest	`CtrlI`
Confirm / Select	`NUM0`
Cancel	`NUMPERIOD`

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward / Turn / Back	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Jump	`Space`
Strafe Left / Right	`Q`then`E`
Auto-run	`R`
Rotate Camera	`ARROWS`
Zoom Camera In / Out	`PgUp`then`PgDn`
Toggle First / Third Person	`HOME`

Targeting 7

Action	Shortcut
Cycle Enemies (Nearest to Farthest)	`Tab`
Cycle Enemies (Farthest to Nearest)	`ShiftTab`
Target Nearest Enemy	`F11`
Target Self	`F1`
Target Party Members	`F2`then`F3`then`F4`then`F5`then`F6`then`F7`then`F8`
Target of Target (Assist)	`T`
Face Target	`F`

Hotbars 4

Action	Shortcut
Hotbar 1 Action Slots	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`
Hotbar 2 Action Slots	`Ctrl1`
Hotbar 3 Action Slots	`Shift1`
Draw / Sheathe Weapon	`Z`

Communication 2

Action	Shortcut
Chat Prompt	`Enter`
Text Command	`/`

Misc 1

Action	Shortcut
Screenshot	`PRINTSCREEN`

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UI/Windows 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Open Main Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Confirm / Select	`A✕AB`
Cancel	`B●BA`

Movement 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move Forward / Turn / Back	`L-Stick`
Jump	`Y▲YX`
Rotate Camera	`R-Stick`

Targeting 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Cycle Enemies (Nearest to Farthest)	`D-Pad →`
Cycle Enemies (Farthest to Nearest)	`D-Pad ←`

Hotbars 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Hotbar 1 Action Slots	`LTL2L2ZL`then`RTR2R2ZR`
Draw / Sheathe Weapon	`LBL1L1LRBR1R1R`