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Starbound is Chucklefish's 2016 2D space-exploration sandbox, where you hop between procedurally generated planets to mine, build, fight and follow the story's quests. These are the game's shipped default keybindings: movement and tech, the two-handed hotbar, the Matter Manipulator and its wire, paint and scan modes, the inventory and crafting windows, chat and emotes.
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All Starbound keyboard controls
45 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Starbound's control settings.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
45 shortcuts
Interface 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory | I |
| Crafting | C |
| Escape Menu / Close Window | Esc |
| Quest Journal | J |
| Show Labels / Highlight Interactables (Hold) | Alt |
| Camera Shift Toward Cursor (Hold) | Ctrl |
| Codex | L |
| Toggle Fullscreen | F11 |
| Hide HUD | AltZ |
Hotbar 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Hotbar Slot 1 | 1 |
| Hotbar Slot 2 | 2 |
| Swap Hotbar Set | X |
| Hotbar Slot 3 | 3 |
| Hotbar Slot 4 | 4 |
| Hotbar Slot 5 | 5 |
| Hotbar Slot 6 | 6 |
| Cycle Hotbar Slots | Wheel |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Up / Climb | W |
| Down / Duck | S |
| Tech Action (Dash, Sphere, etc.) | F |
| Drop Through Platform | SSpace |
Items & Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Primary Hand / Attack | LMB |
| Interact | E |
| Use Secondary Hand / Alt Attack | RMB |
| Throw Held Item | Q |
| Deselect Held Items | Z |
Tools 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Matter Manipulator | R |
| Single-Block Mode (Hold) | Shift |
| Wire Mode | T |
| Scan Mode | N |
| Paint Mode | Y |
Chat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Chat | Enter |
| Begin Command | / |
| Repeat Last Command | P |
| Chat Page Up | PgUp |
| Chat Page Down | PgDn |
Emotes 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Emote: Happy | UP |
| Emote: Sad | DOWN |
| Emote: Laugh | CtrlLEFT |
| Emote: Wink | CtrlShiftUP |
Inventory 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Move Item | ShiftLMB |
| Split Stack in Half | ShiftRMB |
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Starbound controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Starbound?
- Starbound, a survival & sandbox game, uses 45 default keybinds across 8 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Starbound controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Starbound's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Starbound controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Starbound resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Starbound or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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