What are the default controls for Tomb Raider (1996)?

Tomb Raider (1996), a action game, uses 18 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Tomb Raider (1996) controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Tomb Raider (1996)'s in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Tomb Raider (1996) controls cover?

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

Is this an official Tomb Raider (1996) resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tomb Raider (1996) or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 18 default keybinds

Tomb Raider (1996) Keyboard Controls

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The original, and nothing about it is where a modern player expects: Lara turns with left and right rather than strafing, jumps on Alt, grabs on Ctrl, and everything else — inventory, saves, options — lives in the menu rings behind Escape. Core Design's own manual, still served by Steam.

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All Tomb Raider (1996) keyboard controls

18 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Tomb Raider (1996)'s control settings.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

Num

−

⏎

+ 3 more controls in the table below

Movement 10

Action	Shortcut
Run Forward	`UP`
Jump Back	`DOWN`
Turn Left	`LEFT`
Turn Right	`RIGHT`
Walk	`Shift`
Jump	`Alt`
Roll	`End`
Side Step Left	`Del`
Side Step Right	`PgDn`
Look	`Num 0`

Interface 6

Action	Shortcut
Display Menu Rings	`Esc`
Save Game Screen	`F5`
Load Game Screen	`F6`
Navigate Menu Rings	`UP`then`DOWN`
Rotate Through Categories	`LEFT`then`RIGHT`
Select in Menu	`Enter`

Actions 2

Action	Shortcut
Action (grab, pull, use)	`Ctrl`
Draw Weapon	`Space`

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Tomb Raider (1996) controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Tomb Raider (1996)?: Tomb Raider (1996), a action game, uses 18 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Tomb Raider (1996) controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Tomb Raider (1996)'s in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Tomb Raider (1996) controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Tomb Raider (1996) resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tomb Raider (1996) or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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