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Keybindings & Keymap

Star Citizen 3.24.3 & 4.0 Keybindings Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the keybindings for version 3.24.3-LIVE and EPTU 4.0.0-ptu covering both on-foot and flight controls. Below, you'll find the default keybindings and their respective functions, organized for easy reference.

Info: You can always check your key assignments while in-game by pressing ESC and selecting Options, then navigating to Keybindings.

Type of Controls

  1. On-Foot Controls
  2. Flight Controls for Spaceships
  1. Interaction Modes
  2. Combat and Weapon Controls
  3. Advanced Camera Controls
  4. Miscellaneous Controls
  5. Trademarks

On-Foot Controls

These controls are used when your character is on foot, allowing you to move, interact, and engage in combat.

Movement

  • Move Forwards: W
  • Move Backwards: S
  • Move Left: A
  • Move Right: D
  • Jump: Space
  • Crouch: C
  • Prone: Ctrl
  • Sprint: Shift

Interaction

  • Activate / Interact: F + Left Mouse Button
  • Quick Activate / Interact: F
  • Interact Wheel: Hold F
  • Interact Zoom: Hold F+ Middle Mouse Button
  • mobiGlas: F1
  • StarMap: F2
  • StarMap Set Route to Destination: R
  • Hide/Show Chat: F12
  • Open Chat Text: Enter
    Chat is also available via mobiGlass F1 and the "COMMS" App
  • Inventory: I
  • Use Item: Left Mouse Button
  • Toggle Flashlight: T
  • Player Options Personal Inner Thought (PIT): Left Alt + F
  • Item Options Context: Hold F + Right Mouse Button
    Move the Mouse to select an Option from the Wheel. Release the F Key to choose the highlighted Option.
    Works when holding a Weapon, Tool, Intem, Consumable or looking at Interactable Objects
  • Lock to Display: Middle Mouse Button

Combat

  • Equip Weapon: 1-4 (Primary, Sidearm, Gadget, Consumable)
  • Aim Down Sight (ADS): Right Mouse Button
  • Fire: Left Mouse Button
  • Reload: R
  • Melee Attack (Light): Left Mouse Button (in Unarmed Combat Mode)
  • Melee Attack (Heavy): Right Mouse Button (in Unarmed Combat Mode)
  • Block (Melee): Q
  • Throw Grenade: G

Camera

  • Change Camera (3rd Person View): F4
  • Free Look: Z
  • Zoom In/Out: F4 +Mouse Wheel
  • Increase FOV: F4 +Numpdad +
  • Decrease FOV: F4 +Numpdad -
  • Advanced Camera Mode: F4 + Numpad Keys

Flight Controls

These controls are used when piloting a ship, enabling you to manage ship systems, weapons, and navigation.

Basic Flight

  • Ship Flight Systems Ready: Right ALT + R
  • ATC* for take off and landing: Left ALT + N
  • Throttle Up: W
  • Throttle Down: S
  • Strafe Left: A
  • Strafe Right: D
  • Strafe Up: Space
  • Strafe Down: Ctrl
  • Roll Left: Q
  • Roll Right: E
  • Afterburner: Shift
  • Cycle HighSpeed Travel / Fight Mode: B (Hold)
  • Change Weapon Flight Modes: Middel Mouse Button
  • Cruise Control: Left Alt + C
  • Decoupled Toggle: C

*ATC (Air Traffic Control)
Use ATC to request clearance for takeoff, landing, or docking at spaceports and stations in Star Citizen.

*Decoupled Mode
Decoupled Mode changes the rules. It lets your ship keep moving in the direction it was going, even if you turn the nose to face a completely different way. Think of it like sliding on ice: once you're moving, you keep sliding in that direction no matter which way you're looking. This is super useful for dodging enemies or shooting at targets while still gliding in another direction. It’s like giving you more freedom to control how the ship moves!

Combat

  • Fire Weapon Group 1: Left Mouse Button
  • Fire Weapon Group 2: Right Mouse Button
  • Cycle Fire Mode: G
  • Launch Missile: Middle Mouse Button
  • Cycle Missiles: Mouse Wheel

System Management

  • Power On/Off: U
  • Engines On/Off: I
  • Shields On/Off: O
  • Weapons On/Off: P
  • Toggle Decoupled Mode: V
  • Landing Gear Toggle: N
  • VTOL Mode Toggle: K

Navigation

  • Quantum Travel (QT): B (Hold)
  • Cycle Target: T
  • Target Lock: Middle Mouse Button
  • Unlock Target: Shift + T
  • Hail Target: 9

Interaction Modes

Different modes in Star Citizen require specific keybindings to manage interactions effectively.

Interaction Mode (IM)

  • Activate Interaction Mode: F
  • Cycle Interaction Targets: Mouse Wheel

Precision Mode (M1)

  • Precision Zoom In/Out: Mouse Wheel
  • Precision Max Zoom: Numpad +

Tractor Beam Mode (TB)

  • Activate Tractor Beam: R (Hold)
  • Push/Pull Object: Mouse Wheel

Salvage Mode (SA)

  • Toggle Salvage Beam Axis: Shift + R
  • Fire Salvage Beam: Left Mouse Button
  • Salvage Convergence: Right Mouse Button

Combat and Weapon Controls

Mastering combat requires understanding the various weapon and targeting controls.

Targeting

  • Lock Target: T
  • Unlock Target: Shift + T
  • Cycle Hostile Targets: 6
  • Cycle Friendly Targets: 7
  • Cycle All Targets: 8
  • Hail Target: 9

Weapons

  • Fire Weapon Group 1: Left Mouse Button
  • Fire Weapon Group 2: Right Mouse Button
  • Switch Fire Mode: G
  • Launch Missile: Middle Mouse Button
  • Cycle Missiles: Mouse Wheel

ATC Air Traffic Control in Star Citizen

  • Purpose of ATC: Manages spacecraft operations to ensure safety and efficiency at spaceports and stations.
  • Methods to Call ATC: Request clearance using the ship’s MFD, mobiGlas, or the keybinding.
  • Clearance Required: Always obtain clearance for takeoff, landing, or docking to avoid fines or operational issues.

How to Use ATC in Star Citizen

  • Using the Ship MFD (Multi-Function Display): Access the MFD inside your ship and select the ATC option to request clearance for takeoff or landing.
  • Using mobiGlas: Press F1 to open mobiGlas, go to the "Comm" tab, select the relevant spaceport or station, and request clearance.
  • Using the Keybinding for ATC: Press Left ALT + N to request clearance for takeoff and landing automatically.

Advanced Camera Controls

For those who want to take cinematic shots or just have better control over the camera, these bindings are crucial.

  • Cycle Camera Views: F4
  • Advanced Camera Mode: F4 + Numpad Keys
  • Increase/Decrease FOV: + / -
  • Reset Camera View: *
  • Adjust Camera Position (XYZ): Numpad 1-9
  • Toggle Depth of Field: Home/End

Miscellaneous Controls

A few other keybindings that don’t fit into the above categories but are equally important.

  • Open mobiGlas: F1
  • Open Starmap: F2
  • Open Contacts: F11
  • Pause/Options: Esc
  • Activate Chat: Enter

Trademarks

Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries®, and Cloud Imperium® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC. The information provided is based on version 3.24.1 of Star Citizen®.

This guide is designed to provide a quick reference for players new and old, ensuring you have the essential controls at your fingertips. As Star Citizen® evolves, be sure to check for updates and changes to the keybindings. Safe flying, and see you in the 'Verse!

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