What are the default controls for Fallout: New Vegas?

Fallout: New Vegas, a rpg game, uses 39 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 Fallout: New Vegas controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Fallout: New Vegas's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Fallout: New Vegas support a controller?

Yes — Fallout: New Vegas has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Fallout: New Vegas controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Fallout: New Vegas resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fallout: New Vegas or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Fallout: New Vegas Keyboard & controller controls

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39 default keybinds
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The default keyboard and mouse controls for Fallout: New Vegas on PC. Covers movement, combat, V.A.T.S., the Pip-Boy, and interaction so you can survive the Mojave Wasteland.

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Layout

39 shortcuts

Pip-Boy 14

Action	Shortcut
Open Pip-Boy	`Tab`
Select Item / Tab / Menu	`LMB`
Equip / Unequip / Use Item	`LMB`
Drop Selected Item	`RMB`
Repair Selected Item	`R`
Assign Item to Hotkey (1, 3–8)	`1`
Scroll Through Lists	`Wheel`
Mod Selected Weapon	`X`
Heal All Limbs (Doctor's Bag)	`E`
Heal a Specific Limb (Stimpak)	`S`
Use RadAway	`A`
Use Rad-X	`X`
Toggle Reputation / Accomplishments	`X`
Pip-Boy Light (hold)	`Tab`

Movement 9

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Run (hold)	`Shift`
Jump	`Space`
Sneak / Crouch	`Ctrl`
Toggle Always Run	`Caps Lock`
Auto Move	`Q`

Interaction 6

Action	Shortcut
Activate / Interact	`E`
Change View (1st / 3rd Person)	`F`
Look / Camera	`Mouse`
Grab Object	`Z`
Wait	`T`
Zoom (3rd Person)	`Wheel`

V.A.T.S. 4

Action	Shortcut
Enter V.A.T.S.	`V`
Select / Switch V.A.T.S. Target	`LMB`
Accept V.A.T.S. Targeting	`E`
Cancel / Exit V.A.T.S.	`RMB`

Combat 3

Action	Shortcut
Attack / Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Aim / Block	`Alt`
Ready Weapon / Reload	`R`

Misc 3

Action	Shortcut
Quicksave	`F5`
Quickload	`F9`
Pause / Menu	`Esc`

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Action	Steam Deck
Open Pip-Boy	`B`
Pip-Boy Light (hold)	`B`

Action	Steam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Jump	`Y`
Sneak / Crouch	`L3`

Action	Steam Deck
Activate / Interact	`A`
Change View (1st / 3rd Person)	`L1`
Look / Camera	`R-Stick`
Grab Object	`R3`
Wait	`View`

Action	Steam Deck
Enter V.A.T.S.	`R1`
Select / Switch V.A.T.S. Target	`R-Stick`
Accept V.A.T.S. Targeting	`A`
Cancel / Exit V.A.T.S.	`B`

Action	Steam Deck
Attack / Fire Weapon	`R2`
Aim / Block	`L2`
Ready Weapon / Reload	`X`

Action	Steam Deck
Pause / Menu	`Menu`

39 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Fallout: New Vegas's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

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Fallout: New Vegas controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Fallout: New Vegas?: Fallout: New Vegas, a rpg game, uses 39 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 Fallout: New Vegas controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Fallout: New Vegas's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Fallout: New Vegas support a controller?: Yes — Fallout: New Vegas has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Fallout: New Vegas controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Fallout: New Vegas resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fallout: New Vegas or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Fallout: New Vegas Keyboard & controller controls