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Windows · 18 default keybinds
Gothic 3 Keyboard Controls
Gothic 3 turns rather than strafes — Q and E rotate the nameless hero where most RPGs of its era sidestep — and drawing a weapon is its own key rather than a mode. Piranha Bytes' manual prints the whole key map on one page, which is where these rows come from.
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All Gothic 3 keyboard controls
18 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Gothic 3's control settings.
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Walk / Walk Sideways | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Turn Left | Q |
| Turn Right | E |
| Run | Shift |
| Jump | Alt |
| Sneak | Ctrl |
Menus 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory | I |
| Character Overview | C |
| Spellbook | B |
| Mission Log | L |
| Documents | M |
| Game Menu | Esc |
Save & Load 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Save | F6 |
| Load | F10 |
Combat 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Draw Equipped Weapon | Space |
| Equip or Use Quick Slot Item | 1then2then3then4then5then6then7then8then9then0 |
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Gothic 3 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Gothic 3?
- Gothic 3, a rpg game, uses 18 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Gothic 3 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Gothic 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Gothic 3 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Gothic 3 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gothic 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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