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Quake 4 Keyboard Controls
Default keyboard and mouse controls for Quake 4, Raven Software's 2005 sequel to Quake II built on id Tech 4. Read from the default.cfg in the game's final point-release pak and labelled the way the game's own Controls menu names them: WASD with Space and C to jump and crouch, R to reload, F for the flashlight, the number row from the Blaster to the Dark Matter Gun with Minus for the Napalm Gun, and F5 and F9 to quick save and load.
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All Quake 4 keyboard controls
47 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Quake 4's control settings.
+ 5 more controls in the table below
+ 5 more controls in the table below
47 shortcuts
Weapons 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↑then/then] |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↓then/then[ |
| Rocket Launcher | 7 |
| Machinegun | 2 |
| Shotgun | 3 |
| Nailgun | 6 |
| Railgun | 8 |
| Blaster (SP) / Gauntlet (MP) | 1 |
| Hyperblaster | 4 |
| Grenade Launcher | 5 |
| Lightning Gun | 9 |
| Dark Matter Gun | 0 |
| Napalm Gun | − |
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | Wthen/thenUP |
| Jump | Spacethen/thenNum 0 |
| Backpedal | Sthen/thenDOWN |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Crouch | C |
| Walk | Shift |
| Turn Left | LEFT |
| Turn Right | RIGHT |
| Strafe | Alt |
Multiplayer 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Chat | T |
| Team Chat | Y |
| View MP Statistics | Z |
| Buy Menu | B |
| Vote Yes | F1 |
| Vote No | F2 |
| Toggle Ready Status | F3 |
| Toggle Team | F6 |
| Spectate | F7 |
| Tourney Waiting Room / Spectate | Num Enter |
Interface 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Objectives / Scores | Tab |
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Menu | Esc |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Console | ` |
| Screenshot | F12 |
| Pause | Pause |
Combat 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMBthen/thenCtrl |
| Reload | R |
| Zoom / Weapon Special | RMBthen/thenMMB |
| Flashlight | F |
View 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Center View | End |
| Look Up | PgDn |
| Look Down | Del |
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Quake 4 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Quake 4?
- Quake 4, a shooter game, uses 47 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Quake 4 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Quake 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Quake 4 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Quake 4 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Quake 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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