What are the default controls for Quake Champions?

Quake Champions, a shooter game, uses 19 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Quake Champions controls?

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

Which platforms do these Quake Champions controls cover?

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

Is this an official Quake Champions resource?

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

Windows · 19 default keybinds

Quake Champions Keyboard Controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Quake Champions, the free-to-play arena shooter from id Software and Saber Interactive. It keeps the series' number-row weapon keys and WASD movement, and adds a champion system on top: every champion has an active ability on F, and Q opens the champion select screen between lives.

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All Quake Champions keyboard controls

19 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Quake Champions's control settings.

Layout

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Jump	`Space`
Move Back	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Crouch	`C`then`/`then`Ctrl`
Walk	`Shift`

Weapons 6

Action	Shortcut
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Gauntlet	`1`
Machinegun	`2`
Shotgun	`3`
Nailgun	`4`

Combat 3

Action	Shortcut
Shoot	`LMB`
Use Ability	`F`
Zoom	`RMB`

Interface 2

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard	`Tab`
Select Champion	`Q`

Communication 1

Action	Shortcut
Chat	`Enter`

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Quake Champions controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Quake Champions?: Quake Champions, a shooter game, uses 19 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Quake Champions controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Quake Champions's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Quake Champions controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Quake Champions resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Quake Champions or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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