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Windows · 38 default keybinds
Return to Castle Wolfenstein Keyboard Controls
Default keyboard and mouse controls for Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Gray Matter and id Software's 2001 revival of the series, as printed in the original PC manual. B.J. Blazkowicz leans around corners, kicks doors open and toggles to a walk to move quietly, so a handful of stealth keys matter as much as the fire button.
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All Return to Castle Wolfenstein keyboard controls
38 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Return to Castle Wolfenstein's control settings.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
38 shortcuts
Weapons 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Knife | 1 |
| Pistols | 2 |
| Submachine Guns | 3 |
| Cycle Weapons | Wheel |
| Rifles | 4 |
| Assault Rifle | 5 |
| Grenades | 6 |
| Rockets | 7 |
| Venom | 8 |
| Flamethrower | 9 |
| Tesla | 0 |
| Next Weapon | [ |
| Previous Weapon | ] |
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Step Left | A |
| Step Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | C |
| Toggle Walk / Run | Caps Lock |
| Lean Left | Q |
| Lean Right | E |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire | LMB |
| Reload | R |
| Kick | X |
| Alternate Fire Mode | Z |
| Zoom In | = |
| Zoom Out | − |
Interaction 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Activate / Pick Up | F |
| Notebook | N |
| Use Inventory Item | ' |
| Binoculars | B |
| Cycle Inventory | ,then/then. |
System 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / In-Game Menu | Esc |
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Skip Cutscene | Esc |
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Return to Castle Wolfenstein?
- Return to Castle Wolfenstein, a shooter game, uses 38 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Return to Castle Wolfenstein controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Return to Castle Wolfenstein's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Return to Castle Wolfenstein controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Return to Castle Wolfenstein resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Return to Castle Wolfenstein or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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