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Valheim Keyboard & Controller Controls

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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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MOVEMENT10Move ForwardWMove BackwardSMove LeftAMove RightDJumpSpaceRun / Sprint (hold)ShiftCrouch / SneakCtrlAuto-RunQToggle WalkCSit DownXBUILDING05Open Build Menu (Hammer)RMBPrevious Build PieceQNext Build PieceEDeconstruct PieceMMBAlternative Placement (hold)ShiftINTERFACE07Open MapMPing Location (on Map)MMBOpen ChatEnterZoom In Camera.Zoom Out Camera,Hide / Show HUDCtrlF3Show Player ID / Server StatsF2COMBAT05AttackLMBBlock / ParryRMBSecondary AttackMMBUse Forsaken PowerFHide / Show WeaponRINTERACTION02Use / Interact / Pick UpEToggle Auto-PickupVINVENTORY09Open / Close InventoryTabHotbar Slot 11Hotbar Slot 22Hotbar Slot 33Hotbar Slot 44Hotbar Slot 55Hotbar Slot 66Hotbar Slot 77Hotbar Slot 88GAME CONTROLSSURVIVAL & SANDBOXVALHEIMKEYBOARD CONTROLS · WINDOWS · 38 BINDSshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH VALHEIM · WINDOWS

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Layout

38 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Valheim's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
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F12
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Shift
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Alt
Space
Alt
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Menu
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MMB · Secondary Attack

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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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 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. 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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