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A reference to Kenshi's default PC keyboard and mouse controls. Lo-Fi Games' open-world squad RPG is played from a pausable top-down camera, so pausing, game speed, squad selection, camera rotation and build-mode keys do most of the work.
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All Kenshi keyboard controls
38 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Kenshi's control settings.
+ 4 more controls in the table below
+ 4 more controls in the table below
38 shortcuts
Camera 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pan Camera Up | W |
| Pan Camera Left | A |
| Pan Camera Down | S |
| Pan Camera Right | D |
| Rotate Camera Left | Q |
| Rotate Camera Right | E |
| Rotate Camera (hold) | Ctrl |
| Rotate Camera (mouse, hold) | MMB |
| Zoom Camera In | Home |
| Zoom Camera Out | End |
General 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause Game | Space |
| Quicksave | F5 |
| Quickload | F9 |
| Normal Game Speed | F2 |
| Faster Game Speed | F3 |
| Fastest Game Speed | F4 |
| Pause Game (alternate) | ShiftSpace |
| Take Screenshot | F8 |
| Hide UI (Cinematic Mode) | F7 |
Squad 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move / Default Action | RMB |
| Select Character | LMB |
| Select Character 1 | 1 |
| Cycle Squads | Tab |
| Add Character to Selection | ShiftLMB |
| Select Character 2 | 2 |
| Select Character 3 | 3 |
| Highlight Items (Stealing) | Alt |
Building 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Build Mode | B |
| Rotate Building Left | , |
| Rotate Building Right | . |
| Undo Last Building | Bksp |
| Up One Floor | PgUp |
| Down One Floor | PgDn |
Menus 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory | I |
| Map | M |
| Character Stats | C |
| Technology | T |
| Crafting Queue | Y |
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Kenshi controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Kenshi?
- Kenshi, a simulation game, uses 38 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Kenshi controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Kenshi's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Kenshi controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Kenshi resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenshi or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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