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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Keyboard & Controller Controls

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A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, sword combat, Signs, Witcher Senses, items and consumables, and menus so you can hunt monsters across the Continent with confidence.

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All The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt controls

Layout

45 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
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F10
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⌫ Back
Tab
Q
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Caps
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Enter ⏎
Shift
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C
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B
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Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
MMB · Use Quick Access Item / Crossbow

Interface 11

Action Shortcut
Inventory I
World Map M
Game Menu / Pause / Close Esc
Meditation N
Character Panel K
Quest Journal J
Alchemy L
Crafting O
Bestiary B
Glossary G
Gwent Deck H

Movement 9

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Backward S
Move Left A
Move Right D
Sprint / Run (hold) Shift
Dodge Alt
Jump Space
Roll (hold) Space
Walk (hold) Ctrl

Combat 8

Action Shortcut
Fast Attack LMB
Strong Attack ShiftLMB
Parry / Counterattack / Block RMB
Witcher Senses (hold) RMB
Draw / Sheathe Steel Sword 1
Draw / Sheathe Silver Sword 2
Lock On / Target Opponent Z
Sheathe Weapon C

Signs 8

Action Shortcut
Cast Sign Q
Switch Between Signs Wheel ↑
Select Aard Sign 3
Select Yrden Sign 4
Select Igni Sign 5
Select Quen Sign 6
Select Axii Sign 7
Cast Sign (Alternate, hold) Q

Items 6

Action Shortcut
Quick Access Menu (hold) Tab
Use Quick Access Item / Crossbow MMB
Consumables Slot 1 R
Consumables Slot 2 F
Consumables Slot 3 T
Consumables Slot 4 Y

Interaction 3

Action Shortcut
Interact / Loot E
Call Horse / Stop Horse X
Take All / Surface Space

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a rpg game, uses 45 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt support a controller?
Yes — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 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 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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