Controls
Default key bindings for players and commanders, plus the extra bindable actions (Quick Bind, radio, proximity voice).
Default keys from the game's options. Change them under Options > Controls.
Movement#
| Action | Key |
|---|
| Move | W A S D |
| Jump | Space |
| Movement special (marine sprint, skulk sneak, gorge belly slide, fade metabolize, onos charge) | Shift |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
Actions#
| Action | Key |
|---|
| Primary attack | Mouse1 |
| Secondary attack (rifle butt, leap, blink, heal spray...) | Mouse2 |
| Tertiary attack | B |
| Reload | R |
| Use / build / pick up | E |
| Drop weapon / eject from exo | G |
| Buy (marine) / evolve (alien) menu | B |
| Weapon slots | 1 – 5 |
| Quick switch to previous weapon | V |
| Next / previous weapon | mouse wheel |
| Flashlight (marine) / alien vision | F |
| Taunt | T |
Communication and info#
| Action | Key |
|---|
| Voice chat | Alt |
| All chat / team chat | Enter / Y |
| Request menu | X |
| Request med pack / heal | Q |
| Request ammo | Z |
| Request order | H |
| Ping location | middle mouse |
| Map | C |
| Tech tree | J |
| Scoreboard | Tab |
| Vote yes / no | F1 / F2 |
| Ready room / join marines / aliens / spectate | F4 / F5 / F6 / F7 |
| Console | ` |
Commander#
| Action | Key |
|---|
| Build menu buttons | Q W E A S D F Z X G V |
| Zoom | mouse wheel |
| Toggle health bars | H |
| Help screen | K |
Under Options > Mods you can bind:
- Quick Bind: one key per lifeform ability (parasite, babblers, hydra, umbra, spores, stab...). Press once to use it and go back to your weapon.
- Radio Commands: a numbered radio menu (follow me, need backup, ...).
- Proximity Voice: push-to-talk to players near you.
See Client options and Communication.
See also#
New player guide · Client options