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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, magic and shouts, favorites, and menus so you can explore the province of Skyrim and battle dragons with confidence.
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All The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim controls
44 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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44 shortcuts
Menus 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Character Menu | Tab |
| Equip Weapon in Right Hand | RMB |
| Equip Weapon in Left Hand | LMB |
| Equip / Use / Read Item | E |
| Favorite Item | F |
| Inventory | I |
| Magic Menu | P |
| Map | M |
| Enter / Exit Lists | AthenD |
| Cycle Through Lists | WthenS |
| Drop Item | R |
| Skills Menu | / |
| Journal | J |
Movement 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Walk (hold) | Shift |
| Sprint (hold) | Alt |
| Jump | Space |
| Sneak / Crouch (toggle) | Ctrl |
| Look / Adjust Camera | Mouse |
| Toggle First / Third Person | F |
| Toggle Walk / Run | Caps Lock |
| Auto-Move (run straight) | C |
Magic 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shout / Power | Z |
| Hotkey 1 | 1 |
| Hotkey 2 | 2 |
| Hotkey 3 | 3 |
| Hotkey 4 | 4 |
| Hotkey 5 | 5 |
| Hotkey 6 | 6 |
| Hotkey 7 | 7 |
| Hotkey 8 | 8 |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack / Use Right Hand | LMB |
| Block / Use Left Hand | RMB |
| Ready / Sheath Weapon or Spell | R |
| Power Attack (hold) | LMB |
| Dual Cast / Dual Attack | LMBRMB |
Interface 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Activate / Use | E |
| Favorites | Q |
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Wait | T |
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Menus 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Character Menu | B●BA |
| Inventory | B●BAthenR-Stick |
| Magic Menu | B●BAthenR-Stick |
| Map | B●BAthenR-Stick |
| Skills Menu | B●BAthenR-Stick |
| Journal | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Movement 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | LBL1L1L |
| Jump | Y▲YX |
| Sneak / Crouch (toggle) | LSL3L3LS |
| Look / Adjust Camera | R-Stick |
| Toggle First / Third Person | RSR3R3RS |
Magic 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Shout / Power | RBR1R1R |
| Hotkey 1 | D-Pad ← |
| Hotkey 2 | D-Pad → |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack / Use Right Hand | RTR2R2ZR |
| Block / Use Left Hand | LTL2L2ZL |
| Ready / Sheath Weapon or Spell | X■XY |
| Power Attack (hold) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Dual Cast / Dual Attack | LTL2L2ZLRTR2R2ZR |
Interface 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Activate / Use | A✕AB |
| Favorites | D-Pad ↑ |
| Wait | ViewShareView− |
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a rpg game, uses 44 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim support a controller?
- Yes — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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