What are the default controls for Thief?

Thief, a action game, uses 40 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Thief controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Thief's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Thief controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Thief resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thief or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 40 default keybinds

Thief Keyboard Controls

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Eidos Montréal's 2014 Thief hangs almost everything on one key: E steals, opens, picks pockets, enters hiding spots and picks locks, depending on what Garrett is looking at. Square Enix's digital manual is the source, arrow bar included.

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All Thief keyboard controls

40 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Thief's control settings.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 1 more control in the table below

40 shortcuts

Movement 10

Action	Shortcut
Move Garrett	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Swoop	`Space`
Move the Camera	`Mouse`
Sprint	`Shift`
Sneak / Crouch	`C`
Action Key (ladders, rope, pipes, walls)	`Space`
Move Slowly	`Ctrl`
Climb Up and Down	`W`then`S`
Dodge	`V`
Slide Down	`X`

Arrows 10

Action	Shortcut
Blunt Arrow	`1`
Broadhead Arrow	`2`
Water Arrow	`6`
Rope Arrow	`8`
Sawtooth Arrow	`3`
Fire Arrow	`4`
Blast Arrow	`5`
Choke Arrow	`7`
Flash Bomb	`9`
Throwable Item	`0`

Stealth 9

Action	Shortcut
Interact / Steal / Open / Pick Lock	`E`
Takedown (hold Q to grab, tap Q to take down)	`Q`
Pick Pocket (hold)	`E`
Focus Mode	`F`
Enter Hiding Spot	`E`
Look Through Keyholes (hold)	`E`
Exit Hiding Spot	`RMB`
Barge Out of Hiding Spot	`Shift`
Zoom	`Y`

Combat & Items 9

Action	Shortcut
Take Out Bow	`LMB`
Fire Bow (hold and release)	`LMB`
Use Health Item	`H`
Put Away Bow	`RMB`
Melee	`R`
Switch Between Arrows and Throwables	`Wheel`
Throw Item (hold, aim, release)	`LMB`
Use Poppy Item	`G`
Cancel Throwable Item	`RMB`

Interface 2

Action	Shortcut
Access Journal	`F1`
Access Options Menu	`Esc`

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Thief controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Thief?: Thief, a action game, uses 40 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Thief controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Thief's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Thief controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Thief resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thief or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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