What are the default controls for Black Desert Online?

Black Desert Online, a rpg game, uses 38 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 Black Desert Online controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Black Desert Online's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Black Desert Online support a controller?

Yes — Black Desert Online 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 Black Desert Online controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Black Desert Online 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 Black Desert Online resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Black Desert Online or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Black Desert Online Keyboard & controller controls

Windows
38 default keybinds
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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse controls in Black Desert Online. Covers movement, combat and skills, interaction, and the many UI windows so you can navigate Pearl Abyss's open-world MMORPG faster.

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All Black Desert Online controls

Layout

38 shortcuts

Combat 9

Action	Shortcut
Main Attack	`LMB`
Secondary Attack	`RMB`
Draw / Sheathe Weapon	`Tab`
Awakening / Stance Change	`C`
Skill Action	`E`
Skill Action	`F`
Rage Absorption	`Z`
Rage Transfer	`X`
Activate Alchemy Stone	`U`

UI/Windows 9

Action	Shortcut
Inventory / Equipment	`I`
Skills	`K`
World Map	`M`
Character Profile	`P`
Quests	`O`
Black Spirit	`/`
Knowledge	`H`
Mail / Adventure	`B`
Challenges	`Y`

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Sprint (hold)	`Shift`
Jump	`Space`
Auto-run	`T`
Crouch / Sit	`Q`
Emergency Escape	`V`
Toggle Walk / Run	`Caps Lock`
Switch Pace (auto-run)	`Scroll Lock`

Social/Life Skills 5

Action	Shortcut
Chat	`Enter`
Friends	`N`
Guild	`G`
Processing	`L`
Dye	`J`

Misc 5

Action	Shortcut
Settings / Menu	`Esc`
Adventurer's Guide	`F1`
Adventurer's Board	`F2`
Pearl Shop	`F3`
Beauty Salon	`F4`

Targeting 2

Action	Shortcut
Interact / Pick Up	`R`
Toggle Cursor	`Ctrl`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Combat 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Main Attack	`RBR1R1`
Secondary Attack	`RTR2R2`
Draw / Sheathe Weapon	`RSR3R3`

Movement 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Sprint (hold)	`LTL2L2`
Jump	`A✕A`
Auto-run	`LSL3L3`
Crouch / Sit	`LBL1L1`

Misc 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Settings / Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu`

Targeting 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Interact / Pick Up	`Y▲Y`

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38 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Black Desert Online's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Black Desert Online controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Black Desert Online?: Black Desert Online, a rpg game, uses 38 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 Black Desert Online controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Black Desert Online's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Black Desert Online support a controller?: Yes — Black Desert Online 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 Black Desert Online controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Black Desert Online 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 Black Desert Online resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Black Desert Online or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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