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Valheim Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Valheim on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, building with the hammer, your hotbar, and the map so you can survive and thrive across the tenth Norse world with confidence.
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All Valheim controls
38 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Valheim's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
38 shortcuts
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Run / Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Crouch / Sneak | Ctrl |
| Auto-Run | Q |
| Toggle Walk | C |
| Sit Down | X |
Inventory 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Inventory | Tab |
| 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 |
Interface 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | M |
| Ping Location (on Map) | MMB |
| Open Chat | Enter |
| Zoom In Camera | . |
| Zoom Out Camera | , |
| Hide / Show HUD | CtrlF3 |
| Show Player ID / Server Stats | F2 |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| Block / Parry | RMB |
| Secondary Attack | MMB |
| Use Forsaken Power | F |
| Hide / Show Weapon | R |
Building 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Build Menu (Hammer) | RMB |
| Previous Build Piece | Q |
| Next Build Piece | E |
| Deconstruct Piece | MMB |
| Alternative Placement (hold) | Shift |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact / Pick Up | E |
| Toggle Auto-Pickup | V |
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Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Run / Sprint (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
| Crouch / Sneak | RSR3R3RS |
| Sit Down | D-Pad ↓ |
Inventory 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Inventory | Y▲YX |
Interface 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Map | ViewShareView− |
| Zoom In Camera | D-Pad ↑ |
| Zoom Out Camera | D-Pad ↓ |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack | RBR1R1R |
| Block / Parry | LBL1L1L |
| Secondary Attack | RTR2R2ZR |
| Use Forsaken Power | LSL3L3LSRSR3R3RS |
| Hide / Show Weapon | LTL2L2ZL |
Building 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Build Menu (Hammer) | B●BA |
| Previous Build Piece | LSL3L3LS |
| Next Build Piece | RSR3R3RS |
| Deconstruct Piece | LBL1L1L |
| Alternative Placement (hold) | RSR3R3RS |
Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact / Pick Up | X■XY |
| Toggle Auto-Pickup | LSL3L3LS |
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for Valheim — 40 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
Valheim controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Valheim?
- Valheim, a survival & sandbox game, uses 38 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 Valheim controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Valheim's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Valheim support a controller?
- Yes — Valheim 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 Valheim controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Valheim 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 Valheim resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valheim or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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