What are the default controls for Raft?

Raft, a survival & sandbox game, uses 25 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Raft controls?

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

Which platforms do these Raft controls cover?

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

Is this an official Raft resource?

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

Windows · 25 default keybinds

Raft Keyboard Controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Raft on PC, Redbeet Interactive's ocean survival game. Covers movement and swimming, gathering with the hook and other tools, building, the hotbar, and inventory and crafting.

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All Raft keyboard controls

Layout

25 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Raft's control settings.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Split Stack (half)

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Inventory/Crafting 13

Action	Shortcut
Open / Close Inventory & Crafting	`Tab`
Select Hotbar Slot 1	`1`
Open / Close Bag & Crafting	`B`
Select Hotbar Slot 2	`2`
Select Hotbar Slot 3	`3`
Select Hotbar Slot 4	`4`
Select Hotbar Slot 5	`5`
Cycle Hotbar	`SCROLL`
Drop Item	`Q`
Select Hotbar Slot 6	`6`
Select Hotbar Slot 7	`7`
Select Hotbar Slot 8	`8`
Split Stack (half)	`MMB`

Movement 4

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Jump	`Space`
Sprint (hold)	`Shift`
Swim Down (hold)	`Ctrl`

Tools/Gathering 3

Action	Shortcut
Primary Action (Attack / Place / Use)	`LMB`
Interact (chests, cooking stands, debris)	`E`
Secondary Action (Aim / Build Menu)	`RMB`

Building 3

Action	Shortcut
Open Build Menu (hold, with Hammer)	`RMB`
Place Building (with Hammer)	`LMB`
Rotate Buildable Object	`R`

Misc 2

Action	Shortcut
Open Menu / Pause Game	`Esc`
Display Game Info (FPS / Ping)	`O`

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Raft controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Raft?: Raft, a survival & sandbox game, uses 25 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Raft controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Raft's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Raft controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Raft resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Raft or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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