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Slay the Spire Keyboard & Controller Controls
Other games →Slay the Spire is a roguelike deck-building card game by Mega Crit in which you climb a procedurally generated spire, crafting a unique deck from hundreds of cards each run. Mastering its keyboard controls — especially the Card Quick Select Keys and pile-inspection shortcuts — lets you execute turns faster and keep your focus on strategy rather than the mouse.
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All Slay the Spire controls
26 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Slay the Spire's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Combat 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Card 1 | 1 |
| Select Card 2 | 2 |
| Select Card 3 | 3 |
| Proceed / End Turn | E |
| Select Card 4 | 4 |
| Select Card 5 | 5 |
| Select Card 6 | 6 |
| Select Card 7 | 7 |
| Select Card 8 | 8 |
| Select Card 9 | 9 |
Navigation 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Confirm Selection | Enter |
| Cancel / Back | Esc |
| View Map / Go Back | M |
| Navigate Menus | UP |
| Navigate Menus Down | DOWN |
| Settings / Pause | Bksp |
| Navigate Menus Left | LEFT |
| Navigate Menus Right | RIGHT |
| View Top Panel Info | T |
| Scroll / Adjust Sliders | CtrlUP |
Card Piles 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| View Draw Pile | Q |
| View Discard Pile | W |
| View Master Deck | D |
| View Exhaust Pile | F |
| Page Left | LEFT |
| Page Right | RIGHT |
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Combat 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Proceed / End Turn | Y▲YX |
Navigation 10
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Confirm Selection | A✕AB |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
| View Map / Go Back | ViewShareView− |
| Navigate Menus | D-Pad ↑ |
| Navigate Menus Down | D-Pad ↓ |
| Settings / Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Navigate Menus Left | D-Pad ← |
| Navigate Menus Right | D-Pad → |
| View Top Panel Info | X■XY |
| Scroll / Adjust Sliders | R-Stick |
Card Piles 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| View Draw Pile | LTL2L2ZL |
| View Discard Pile | RTR2R2ZR |
| View Master Deck | LBL1L1L |
| View Exhaust Pile | RBR1R1R |
| Page Left | LBL1L1L |
| Page Right | RBR1R1R |
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Slay the Spire controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Slay the Spire?
- Slay the Spire, a other game, uses 26 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Slay the Spire controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Slay the Spire's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Slay the Spire support a controller?
- Yes — Slay the Spire 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 Slay the Spire controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Slay the Spire resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Slay the Spire or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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