Honkai: Star Rail Keyboard & Controller Controls
RPG games →Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Honkai: Star Rail, HoYoverse's turn-based space-fantasy RPG. Covers overworld movement and exploration, the menu hotbar, and the fixed turn-based battle commands. Note that movement (WASD) and core battle keys cannot be remapped in-game.
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All Honkai: Star Rail controls
27 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Honkai: Star Rail's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Menus & UI 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Phone / Back | Esc |
| Character Screen | C |
| Team Setup | T |
| Map / Navigation | M |
| Inventory | B |
| Missions / Quests | J |
| Message Hub | P |
| Events | F1 |
| Nameless Honor (Battle Pass) | F2 |
| Warp (Gacha) | F3 |
| Interastral Peace Guide | F4 |
| Tutorials | G |
| Store | F5 |
Exploration 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | F |
| Use Technique | E |
| Show Cursor | Alt |
| Navigate to Mission | V |
| Mission Item | R |
| Reset Maze / Puzzle | I |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Q |
| Use Skill | E |
| Cast Ultimate (Character 1-4) | 1thenSpace |
| Switch Active Character | 1 |
| Gain Initiative / Enter Battle | Enter |
Movement 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint / Dash | Shift |
| Rotate Camera | RMB |
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Combat 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Switch Active Character | RBR1R1R |
Movement 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Rotate Camera | R-Stick |
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Honkai: Star Rail controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Honkai: Star Rail?
- Honkai: Star Rail, a rpg game, uses 27 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Honkai: Star Rail controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Honkai: Star Rail's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Honkai: Star Rail support a controller?
- Yes — Honkai: Star Rail has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Honkai: Star Rail controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Honkai: Star Rail resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Honkai: Star Rail or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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