Windows · 44 default keybinds
Starfield Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Starfield on PC. Learn the default keybindings for on-foot movement, combat, the hand scanner, favorites and inventory, and ship piloting so you can explore the Settled Systems with confidence.
All Starfield controls
44 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Starfield's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 4 more controls in the table below
On Foot 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Jump / Boost Pack | Space |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Crouch / Sneak | Ctrl |
| Look / Aim Camera | Mouse |
| Toggle Point of View | MMB |
| Toggle Always Run | CAPSLOCK |
| Auto-Move | NUMLOCK |
Ship 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon Group 0 | LMB |
| Fire Boosters | Shift |
| Fire Weapon Group 1 | RMB |
| Select / Lock Target | E |
| Switch Flight Modes | Space |
| Fire Weapon Group 2 | G |
| Increase System Power | UP |
| Decrease System Power | DOWN |
| Ship Scanner | F |
| Ship Action | R |
Interface 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Data Menu | Tab |
| Quick-Save | F5 |
| Pause / Game Menu | Esc |
| Quick-Load | F9 |
| Quick-Map | M |
| Quick-Mission | L |
| Quick-Ship | H |
| Quick-Powers | K |
| Quick-Skills | P |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Attack / Fire | LMB |
| Secondary Attack / Aim | RMB |
| Reload / Sheathe Weapon | R |
| Melee Attack | V |
| Throw Grenade | G |
| Use Power | Z |
Favorites & Inventory 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Quick-Keys (Favorites) | Q |
| Quick-Inventory | I |
| Quick Key Slot 1 | 1 |
| Quick Key Slot 2 | 2 |
| Quick Key Slot 11 | LBRACKET |
| Quick Key Slot 12 | RBRACKET |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Activate / Interact | E |
| Hand Scanner / Flashlight | F |
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On Foot 9
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Jump / Boost Pack | Y |
| Sprint (hold) | LS |
| Crouch / Sneak | B |
| Look / Aim Camera | R-Stick |
| Toggle Point of View | View |
Ship 10
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon Group 0 | RT |
| Fire Boosters | LS |
| Fire Weapon Group 1 | LT |
| Select / Lock Target | A |
| Switch Flight Modes | RB |
| Fire Weapon Group 2 | Y |
| Increase System Power | D-Pad ↑ |
| Decrease System Power | D-Pad ↓ |
| Ship Scanner | LB |
| Ship Action | X |
Interface 1
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Data Menu | Menu |
Combat 6
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Primary Attack / Fire | RT |
| Secondary Attack / Aim | LT |
| Reload / Sheathe Weapon | X |
| Melee Attack | RS |
| Throw Grenade | RB |
| Use Power | LBRB |
Interaction 2
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Activate / Interact | A |
| Hand Scanner / Flashlight | LB |
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