Windows · 36 default keybinds

Terraria Keyboard 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 keyboard controls

36 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Terraria's control settings.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

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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