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Grim Dawn Keyboard Controls

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A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Grim Dawn on PC, Crate Entertainment's action RPG. Covers click-to-move combat, the skill quickbar, potions, and the character and map windows so you can dive into Cairn without rebinding.

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All Grim Dawn keyboard controls

Layout

18 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Grim Dawn's control settings.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
MMB · Rotate Camera

+ 1 more control in the table below

UI & Windows 6

Action Shortcut
Character Window C
Skills Window S
Map Window M
Game Menu Esc
Codex / Journal J
Party Window K

Skills & Combat 5

Action Shortcut
Skill Quickbar Slot 1 1
Stationary Attack (hold to attack in place) Shift
Skill Quickbar Slot 2 2
Skill Quickbar Slot 3 3
Skill Quickbar Slot 4 4

Misc 3

Action Shortcut
Pause (single player) P
Zoom In / Out SCROLL
Rotate Camera MMB

Movement 2

Action Shortcut
Move / Attack LMB
Evade Space

Potions 2

Action Shortcut
Health Potion R
Energy Potion T

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Grim Dawn controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Grim Dawn?
Grim Dawn, a rpg game, uses 18 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Grim Dawn controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Grim Dawn's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Grim Dawn controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Grim Dawn resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grim Dawn or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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