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Terraria Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Terraria on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, using and attacking with items, building, the hotbar, quick actions like healing and mounting, and the interface so you can dig, fight, and build with confidence.
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All Terraria controls
36 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Terraria's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
36 shortcuts
Hotbar 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Hotbar Slot 1 | 1 |
| Hotbar Slot 2 | 2 |
| Hotbar Slot 3 | 3 |
| Hotbar Slot 4 | 4 |
| Hotbar Slot 5 | 5 |
| Hotbar Slot 6 | 6 |
| Hotbar Slot 7 | 7 |
| Hotbar Slot 8 | 8 |
| Hotbar Slot 9 | 9 |
| Hotbar Slot 10 | 0 |
| Cycle Hotbar Selection | Wheel ↑ |
Interface 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Inventory | Esc |
| Open / Close Full Map | M |
| Open Chat | Enter |
| Toggle Map Style | Tab |
| Loadout 1 | F1 |
| Loadout 2 | F2 |
| Loadout 3 | F3 |
| Camera Mode | F4 |
| Toggle HUD | F11 |
| Toggle Fullscreen | AltEnter |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Grappling Hook | E |
| Up / Climb | W |
| Down / Drop Through Platform | S |
| Quick Mount / Dismount | R |
Items 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Attack Item | LMB |
| Open / Interact / Activate | RMB |
| Quick Heal | H |
| Quick Mana | J |
| Quick Buff | B |
| Throw / Drop Item | T |
Building 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Auto Select (hold) | Shift |
| Toggle Smart Cursor | Ctrl |
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Hotbar 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Cycle Hotbar Selection | RBR1R1R |
Interface 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Inventory | Y▲YX |
| Open / Close Full Map | ViewShareView− |
Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | LTL2L2ZL |
| Grappling Hook | B●BA |
| Up / Climb | L-Stick |
| Down / Drop Through Platform | L-Stick |
| Quick Mount / Dismount | A✕AB |
Items 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Attack Item | RTR2R2ZR |
| Open / Interact / Activate | B●BA |
Building 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Auto Select (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
| Toggle Smart Cursor | RSR3R3RS |
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for Terraria — 37 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
Terraria controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Terraria?
- Terraria, a survival & sandbox game, uses 36 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 Terraria controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Terraria's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Terraria support a controller?
- Yes — Terraria 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 Terraria controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Terraria 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 Terraria resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Terraria or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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