Windows · 36 default keybinds
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.
All The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim controls
36 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Sprint (hold) | Alt |
| Jump | Space |
| Sneak / Crouch (toggle) | Ctrl |
| Look / Adjust Camera | Mouse |
| Toggle First / Third Person | F |
| Toggle Walk / Run | CAPSLOCK |
| 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 |
Menus 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Character Menu | Tab |
| Inventory | I |
| Magic Menu | P |
| Map | M |
| Skills Menu | / |
| Journal | J |
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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Movement 9
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | LB | L1 |
| Jump | Y | ▲ |
| Sneak / Crouch (toggle) | LS | L3 |
| Look / Adjust Camera | R-Stick | R-Stick |
| Toggle First / Third Person | RS | R3 |
Magic 1
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Shout / Power | RB | R1 |
Menus 6
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Character Menu | B | ● |
| Inventory | BthenR-Stick | ●thenR-Stick |
| Magic Menu | BthenR-Stick | ●thenR-Stick |
| Map | BthenR-Stick | ●thenR-Stick |
| Skills Menu | BthenR-Stick | ●thenR-Stick |
| Journal | Menu | Options |
Combat 5
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Attack / Use Right Hand | RT | R2 |
| Block / Use Left Hand | LT | L2 |
| Ready / Sheath Weapon or Spell | X | ■ |
| Power Attack (hold) | RT | R2 |
| Dual Cast / Dual Attack | LTRT | L2R2 |
Interface 3
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Activate / Use | A | ✕ |
| Favorites | D-Pad ↑ | D-Pad ↑ |
| Wait | View | Share |
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