What are the default controls for Pillars of Eternity?

Pillars of Eternity, a rpg game, uses 26 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Pillars of Eternity controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Pillars of Eternity's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Pillars of Eternity controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Pillars of Eternity resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pillars of Eternity or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · Mac · Linux · 26 default keybinds

Pillars of Eternity Keyboard Controls

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Pillars runs on the space bar: pause, give every order, unpause. S and D slow and speed time without stopping it, Alt scouts and Tab lights up everything you can click. These are Obsidian's defaults from the game manual it ships through Steam.

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All Pillars of Eternity keyboard controls

26 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Pillars of Eternity's control settings.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

26 shortcuts

General 7

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Unpause	`Space`
Toggle Slow Mode	`S`
Toggle Fast Mode	`D`
Cancel Action	`X`
Close Window / Options Menu	`Esc`
Quick Save	`F5`
Quick Load	`F8`

Menus 7

Action	Shortcut
Inventory	`I`
Character Sheet	`C`
Journal	`J`
Grimoire / Spell Menu	`G`
Area Map	`M`
Rest Menu	`R`
Stronghold Menu	`H`

Party 6

Action	Shortcut
Select Party Member (1–6)	`1`
Select All Party Members	`Bksp`
Party Formation Window	`F`
Party Manager	`P`
Create Custom Selection Group	`Ctrl7`
Select Custom Selection Group	`7`

Combat 3

Action	Shortcut
Attack Mode Cursor	`A`
Toggle Scouting Mode	`Alt`
Highlight Interactive Objects	`Tab`

Camera 3

Action	Shortcut
Pan Camera	`UP`then`DOWN`then`LEFT`then`RIGHT`
Zoom In	`=`
Zoom Out	`−`

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Pillars of Eternity controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Pillars of Eternity?: Pillars of Eternity, a rpg game, uses 26 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Pillars of Eternity controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Pillars of Eternity's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Pillars of Eternity controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Pillars of Eternity resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pillars of Eternity or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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