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Guild Wars 2 Keyboard Controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Guild Wars 2, ArenaNet's action-combat MMORPG. Covers movement and dodging, the weapon, healing, utility, elite and profession skill bar, targeting, panels and windows, and social commands.

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All Guild Wars 2 keyboard controls

Layout

39 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Guild Wars 2's control settings.

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
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Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
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Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
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/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl

Skills 11

Action Shortcut
Weapon Skill 1 1
Weapon Skill 2 2
Weapon Skill 3 3
Weapon Skill 4 4
Weapon Skill 5 5
Healing Skill 6
Weapon Swap `
Utility Skill 1 7
Utility Skill 2 8
Utility Skill 3 9
Elite Skill 0

Movement 9

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Dodge V
Move Backward S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Jump Space
Auto-Run R
Turn Left Q
Turn Right E

Targeting 6

Action Shortcut
Next Enemy Tab
Interact / Revive / Loot F
Take Target T
Call Target CtrlT
Previous Enemy ShiftTab
Alert Target ShiftT

UI/Windows 6

Action Shortcut
Inventory I
Hero Panel H
World Map M
Guild Panel G
Black Lion Trading O
Pets Panel K

Social 4

Action Shortcut
Chat Message Enter
Contacts Y
Party P
Chat Command /

Misc 3

Action Shortcut
Show Enemy Names Ctrl
Show Ally Names Alt
Toggle UI CtrlShiftH

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Guild Wars 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Guild Wars 2?
Guild Wars 2, a rpg game, uses 39 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Guild Wars 2 controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Guild Wars 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Guild Wars 2 controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Guild Wars 2 resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Guild Wars 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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