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Keybindings & Keymap

Star CitizenCitizen® 3.2423 Keybindings Guide

Star CitizenCitizen® is a complex and expansive space simulation game, and mastering its controls is essential for a smooth gameplay experience. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the keybindings for version 3.23.1-LIVE.9179031, covering both on-foot and flight controls. Below, you'll find the default keybindings and their respective functions, organized for easy reference.

Table of Contents

    

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On-Foot Controls

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  2. 
Flight Controls

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  3. 
Interaction Modes

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  4. 
Combat and Weapon Controls

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Advanced Camera Controls

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  6. 
Miscellaneous Controls

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  7. 
Trademarks

On-Foot Controls

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

Movement


    

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Move Forwards:Forwards: W

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Move Backwards:Backwards: S

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Move Left:Left: A

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Move Right:Right: D
Jump:
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Jump: Space
Crouch:
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Crouch: C
Prone:
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Prone: Ctrl
Sprint:
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Sprint: Shift

Combat

    

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Aim Down Sight (ADS): Right Mouse Button
Fire:
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Fire: Left Mouse Button
Reload:
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Reload: R

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Melee Attack (Light): Left Mouse Button (in Unarmed Combat Mode)
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Melee Attack (Heavy): Right Mouse Button (in Unarmed Combat Mode)
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Block (Melee): Q

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Throw Grenade:Grenade: G

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Equip Weapon:Weapon: 1-4 (Primary, Sidearm, Gadget, Consumable)
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Interaction

    

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Activate / Interact:Interact: F

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Quick Interact:Interact: Middle Mouse Button
Inventory:
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Inventory: I

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Use Item:Item: Left Mouse Button

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Toggle Flashlight:Flashlight: T

Camera

    

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Free Look:Look: Z

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Change Camera View:View: F4

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Zoom In/Out:Out: Mouse Wheel

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Advanced Camera Mode: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

    

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Throttle Up:Up: W

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Throttle Down:Down: S

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Strafe Left:Left: A

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Strafe Right:Right: D

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Strafe Up:Up: Space

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Strafe Down:Down: Ctrl

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Roll Left:Left: Q

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Roll Right:Right: E
Afterburner:
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Afterburner: Shift

Combat

    

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Fire Weapon Group 1:1: Left Mouse Button

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Fire Weapon Group 2:2: Right Mouse Button

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Cycle Fire Mode:Mode: G

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Launch Missile:Missile: Middle Mouse Button

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Cycle Missiles:Missiles: Mouse Wheel

System Management

    

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Power On/Off:Off: U

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Engines On/Off:Off: I

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Shields On/Off:Off: O

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Weapons On/Off:Off: P

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Toggle Decoupled Mode:Mode: V

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Landing Gear Toggle:Toggle: N

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VTOL Mode Toggle:Toggle: K

Navigation

    

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Quantum Travel (QT): B

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Cycle Target:Target: T

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Target Lock:Lock: Middle Mouse Button

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Unlock Target:Target: Shift + T

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Hail Target:Target: 9

Interaction Modes

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

Interaction Mode (IM)

    

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Activate Interaction Mode:Mode: F

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Cycle Interaction Targets:Targets: Mouse Wheel

Precision Mode (M1)

    

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Precision Zoom In/Out:Out: Mouse Wheel

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Precision Max Zoom:Zoom: Numpad +

Tractor Beam Mode (TB)

    

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

Salvage Mode (SA)

    

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Toggle Salvage Beam Axis:Axis: Shift + R

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Fire Salvage Beam:Beam: Left Mouse Button

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Salvage Convergence:Convergence: Right Mouse Button

Combat and Weapon Controls

Mastering combat requires understanding the various weapon and targeting controls. Targeting

Targeting


    

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Lock Target:Target: T

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Unlock Target:Target: Shift + T

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Cycle Hostile Targets:Targets: 6

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Cycle Friendly Targets:Targets: 7

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Cycle All Targets:Targets: 8

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Hail Target:Target: 9

Weapons

    

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Fire Weapon Group 1:1: Left Mouse Button

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Fire Weapon Group 2:2: Right Mouse Button

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Switch Fire Mode:Mode: G

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Launch Missile:Missile: Middle Mouse Button

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Cycle Missiles:Missiles: Mouse Wheel

Advanced Camera Controls

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

    

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Cycle Camera Views:Views: F4

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Advanced Camera Mode:Mode: F4 + Numpad Keys

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Increase/Decrease FOV:FOV: + / -

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Reset Camera View:View: *

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Adjust Camera Position (XYZ): Numpad 1-9

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Toggle Depth of Field:Field: Home/End

Miscellaneous Controls

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

    

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Open mobiGlas:mobiGlas: F1

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Open Starmap:Starmap: F2

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Open Contacts:Contacts: F11

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Pause/Options:Options: Esc

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Activate Chat: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 3.23.1-LIVE.9179031 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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