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