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Sea of Thieves Keyboard & Controller Controls

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A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Sea of Thieves on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, the item and emote radials, communication, and ship handling so you can crew up and set sail across the Sea of Thieves with confidence.

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All Sea of Thieves controls

Layout

35 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Sea of Thieves's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
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⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
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\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
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Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
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/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl

+ 1 more control in the table below

Ship & Sailing 10

Action Shortcut
Mount / Use Ship Station (Helm, Sails, Anchor, Cannon) F
Bucket / Cannon / Repair Use (when held or stationed) LMB
Steer / Adjust Sail (while at station) A
Steer / Adjust Sail (while at station) D
Rowboat - Left Oar Stroke A
Rowboat - Right Oar Stroke D
Rowboat - Left Oar Brake Q
Rowboat - Right Oar Brake E
Sit in Rowboat F
Open Rowboat Chest R

Movement 8

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Backward S
Move Left A
Move Right D
Jump Space
Sprint (hold) Shift
Move Camera / Look Mouse
Walk (hold) Ctrl

Combat 6

Action Shortcut
Primary Use (Attack / Fire / Eat / Drink) LMB
Secondary Use (Aim / Block / Offer) RMB
Weapon Slot 1 (Cutlass) 1
Weapon Slot 2 (Firearm) 2
Cycle Weapons / Items Wheel ↑
Stow / Drop Item X

Communication 4

Action Shortcut
Push To Talk (hold) Alt
Pirate Chat Radial E
Pirate Wheel of Emotions (Emote Radial) Z
Text Chat T

Interface 3

Action Shortcut
Open Options / Menu Esc
Quest Book - Previous Page Q
Quest Book - Next Page E

Interaction 2

Action Shortcut
Primary Interact F
Secondary Interact R

Items 2

Action Shortcut
Item Radial Q
Spyglass / Instrument Use (when equipped) LMB

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Sea of Thieves controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Sea of Thieves?
Sea of Thieves, a adventure game, uses 35 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Sea of Thieves controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sea of Thieves's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Sea of Thieves support a controller?
Yes — Sea of Thieves has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Sea of Thieves controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Sea of Thieves resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sea of Thieves or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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