Baldur's Gate 3 Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows · Mac
- 53 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios' acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons RPG. Use this reference to master camera movement, combat actions, party selection, and menu navigation, then rebind any of them under Options > Keybinds.
All Baldur's Gate 3 controls
53 shortcuts
Movement/Camera 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Camera Forward | W |
| Camera Backward | S |
| Camera Left | A |
| Camera Right | D |
| Rotate Camera Left | Q |
| Rotate Camera Right | E |
| Center Camera On Character | Home |
| Toggle Tactical Camera | O |
| Rotate Camera | MMB |
| Zoom In | PgUp |
| Zoom Out | PgDn |
Combat/Actions 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| End Turn / Turn-Based Mode | Space |
| Prepare Main Attack | Ctrl |
| Jump | Z |
| Toggle Hide (Stealth) | C |
| Shove | V |
| Throw | X |
| Toggle Group Hide | ShiftC |
| Toggle Weapon Set | F |
| Short Rest | Y |
| Toggle Dual Wielding | R |
| Sheathe/Unsheathe Weapon | U |
Interaction 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | LMB |
| Highlight Characters | ` |
| Show Item Labels (hold) | Alt |
| Show Sneak Cones (hold) | Shift |
| Examine / Pin Tooltip | T |
| Rotate Item Left | Wheel ↓ |
| Rotate Item Right | Wheel ↑ |
| Ping | AltRMB |
| Expand Tooltip (hold) | Alt |
UI/Menus 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quicksave | F5 |
| Quickload | F8 |
| Map | M |
| Cancel Action / Menu | Esc |
| Journal | J |
| Context Menu | CtrlLMB |
| Cancel Action (mouse) | RMB |
| Show/Hide UI | F10 |
Party/Selection 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Group Mode | G |
| Select Character 1 | F1 |
| Select Character 2 | F2 |
| Select Character 3 | F3 |
| Select Character 4 | F4 |
| Select Previous Character | [ |
| Select Next Character | ] |
Inventory & Character 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory and Equipment | I |
| Character Sheet | N |
| Spellbook | K |
| Party View | Tab |
| Reactions | L |
| Split Item Stack (hold) | Shift |
| Illithid Powers | B |
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+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
Movement/Camera 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Camera Forward | R-Stick |
| Camera Backward | R-Stick |
| Camera Left | R-Stick |
| Camera Right | R-Stick |
| Rotate Camera Left | R-Stick |
| Rotate Camera Right | R-Stick |
| Rotate Camera | R-Stick |
| Zoom In | R-Stick |
| Zoom Out | R-Stick |
Combat/Actions 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| End Turn / Turn-Based Mode | Y▲Y |
| Jump | D-Pad ↑ |
| Toggle Hide (Stealth) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Toggle Group Hide | D-Pad ↓ |
Interaction 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | A✕A |
| Highlight Characters | RSR3R3 |
| Examine / Pin Tooltip | D-Pad ↓ |
UI/Menus 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Map | ViewShareView |
| Cancel Action / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Context Menu | X■X |
| Cancel Action (mouse) | B●B |
Sourced from bg3.wiki, primagames.com, shacknews.com Last verified
53 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Baldur's Gate 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for Baldur's Gate 3 — 52 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
Baldur's Gate 3 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Baldur's Gate 3?
- Baldur's Gate 3, a rpg game, uses 53 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Baldur's Gate 3 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Baldur's Gate 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Baldur's Gate 3 support a controller?
- Yes — Baldur's Gate 3 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Baldur's Gate 3 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Baldur's Gate 3 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Baldur's Gate 3 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Baldur's Gate 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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