Keybindings & Keymap
Star Citizen 3.24 Keybindings Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the keybindings for version 3.24.0-LIVE, 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.
Table of Contents
- On-Foot Controls
- Flight Controls
- Interaction Modes
- Combat and Weapon Controls
- Advanced Camera Controls
- Miscellaneous Controls
- Trademarks
On-Foot Controls
These controls are used when your character is on foot, allowing you to move, interact, and engage in combat.
Movement
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Move Forwards:
W -
Move Backwards:
S -
Move Left:
A -
Move Right:
D -
Jump:
Space -
Crouch:
C -
Prone:
Ctrl -
Sprint:
Shift
Combat
-
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 -
Equip Weapon:
1-4(Primary, Sidearm, Gadget, Consumable)
Interaction
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Activate / Interact:
F -
Quick Interact:
Middle Mouse Button -
Inventory:
I -
Use Item:
Left Mouse Button -
Toggle Flashlight:
T
Camera
-
Free Look:
Z(Hold) -
Change Camera View:
F4 -
Zoom In/Out:
Mouse Wheel -
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
-
Flight Systems Ready:
RIGHT ALT+R -
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
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
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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 -
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
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 3.23.1-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!