Windows · 38 default keybinds
Valheim Keyboard 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.
All Valheim keyboard controls
38 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Valheim's control settings.
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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