Windows · 35 default keybinds

Helldivers 2 Keyboard Controls

A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Helldivers 2 on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, calling in stratagems, equipment, and squad communication so you can spread managed democracy across the galaxy with confidence.

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All Helldivers 2 keyboard controls

35 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Helldivers 2's control settings.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Switch Aim Mode

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Movement 10

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Sprint (hold)	`Shift`
Dive / Dodge	`Alt`
Move Camera / Look	`Mouse`
Crouch	`C`
Prone	`Z`
Jump / Climb (hold)	`Space`

Equipment 9

Action	Shortcut
Interact / Use (hold)	`E`
Select Primary Weapon	`1`
Select Secondary Weapon	`2`
Select Support Weapon	`3`
Select Grenade	`4`
Open Weapon Wheel (hold)	`R`
Select Backpack / Special	`5`
Enter / Exit Vehicle	`E`
Take Control of Turret	`F`

Combat 6

Action	Shortcut
Fire	`LMB`
Aim (hold)	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Throw Grenade	`G`
Melee	`F`
Switch Aim Mode	`MMB`

Stratagems 4

Action	Shortcut
Open Stratagem List (hold)	`Ctrl`
Navigate Stratagem Input	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Call Reinforcement	`Space`
Cancel Stratagem / Action	`Esc`

Communication 3

Action	Shortcut
Mark / Ping Target	`Q`
Voice Chat / Push-to-Talk (hold)	`CAPSLOCK`
Emote	`B`

Menus/UI 3

Action	Shortcut
Open Map	`Tab`
Pause / Options Menu	`Esc`
Zoom Map	`Wheel ↑`

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