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FTL: Faster Than Light Keyboard Controls
FTL: Faster Than Light is Subset Games' 2012 roguelike in which you command a single starship across a hostile sector, pausing to juggle power, crew and weapons. Its hotkeys let you fire weapons, shuffle crew, vent rooms and trigger systems without chasing the mouse around a crisis.
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All FTL: Faster Than Light keyboard controls
39 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in FTL: Faster Than Light's control settings.
39 shortcuts
Crew 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Crew 1 | F1 |
| Select Crew 2 | F2 |
| Select Crew 3 | F3 |
| Select Crew 4 | F4 |
| Select All Crew | Q |
| Return to Stations | Enter |
| Select Crew 5 | F5 |
| Select Crew 6 | F6 |
| Select Crew 7 | F7 |
| Select Crew 8 | F8 |
| Save Stations | / |
| Secret Alien Ability | P |
Weapons 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Weapon Slot 3 | 3 |
| Weapon Slot 4 | 4 |
| Cancel Targeting | RMB |
| Toggle Autofire | V |
| Depower Weapon Slot 1 | Shift1 |
| Depower Weapon Slot 2 | Shift2 |
| Depower Weapon Slot 3 | Shift3 |
| Depower Weapon Slot 4 | Shift4 |
| Autofire Modifier (hold + aim) | Ctrl |
Systems 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open All Doors | Z |
| Close All Doors | X |
| Activate Cloaking | C |
| Teleport - Send | T |
| Teleport - Return | R |
| Start Hacking | N |
| Mind Control | M |
| Activate Battery | B |
Menus 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Upgrades | U |
| Open Inventory | I |
| Open Options | O |
Drones 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Drone Slot 1 | 5 |
| Drone Slot 2 | 6 |
| Drone Slot 3 | 7 |
General 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause Game | Space |
| FTL Jump | J |
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FTL: Faster Than Light controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for FTL: Faster Than Light?
- FTL: Faster Than Light, a strategy game, uses 39 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap FTL: Faster Than Light controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from FTL: Faster Than Light's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these FTL: Faster Than Light controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official FTL: Faster Than Light resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FTL: Faster Than Light or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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