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Warframe Keyboard & Controller Controls
Quick reference for the default PC keyboard and mouse controls in Warframe. Covers movement, combat and weapons, Warframe abilities, gear, communication, and UI menus so you can master the Tenno's parkour-driven gameplay faster.
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All Warframe controls
35 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Warframe's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
35 shortcuts
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Jump / Bullet Jump | Space |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint / Roll | Shift |
| Crouch (toggle) / Slide | V |
| Crouch (hold) / Slide | Ctrl |
Abilities/Powers 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ability 1 | 1 |
| Ability 2 | 2 |
| Ability 3 | 3 |
| Ability 4 | 4 |
| Focus / Transference (Operator) | 5 |
| Next Ability | Wheel ↑ |
| Previous Ability | Wheel ↓ |
Combat/Weapons 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Weapon | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee Attack | E |
| Switch Weapon | F |
| Secondary Fire / Heavy Attack | MMB |
UI/Menus 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Menus / Pause | Esc |
| Show Level Map | M |
| View Mission Progress | P |
| Quick Progress View (hold) | Tab |
| Reverse Camera | H |
| Take Screenshot | F6 |
Gear/Items 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Context Action | X |
| Gear Wheel | Q |
| Place Marker / Captura Camera | G |
| Use Cipher | Y |
Communication 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Chat | T |
| Push to Talk (hold) | C |
| Show Player List | Z |
| Inspect | I |
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Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Jump / Bullet Jump | A✕AB |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Roll | LSL3L3LS |
| Crouch (toggle) / Slide | LBL1L1L |
| Crouch (hold) / Slide | LBL1L1L |
Abilities/Powers 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Ability 1 | RBR1R1RA✕AB |
| Ability 2 | RBR1R1RX■XY |
| Ability 3 | RBR1R1RB●BA |
| Ability 4 | RBR1R1RY▲YX |
| Next Ability | D-Pad → |
| Previous Ability | D-Pad ← |
Combat/Weapons 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Aim Weapon | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload | X■XY |
| Melee Attack | B●BA |
| Switch Weapon | Y▲YX |
| Secondary Fire / Heavy Attack | RSR3R3RS |
UI/Menus 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Menus / Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Gear/Items 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Context Action | X■XY |
| Gear Wheel | D-Pad ↓ |
| Place Marker / Captura Camera | D-Pad ↑ |
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Warframe controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Warframe?
- Warframe, a shooter game, uses 35 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 Warframe controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Warframe's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Warframe support a controller?
- Yes — Warframe 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 Warframe controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Warframe 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 Warframe resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Warframe or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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