Keybindings & Keymap
Star Citizen 3.24 Keybindings Guide
Star Citizen 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
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
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
Activate / Interact: F
Quick Interact: Middle Mouse Button
Inventory: I
Use Item: Left Mouse Button
Toggle Flashlight: T
Camera
Free Look: Z
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
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
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
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!