What are the default controls for Final Fantasy XIV?

Final Fantasy XIV, a rpg game, uses 31 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 Final Fantasy XIV controls?

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

Does Final Fantasy XIV support a controller?

Yes — Final Fantasy XIV has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Final Fantasy XIV controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Final Fantasy XIV also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Final Fantasy XIV resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Final Fantasy XIV or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Final Fantasy XIV Keyboard & controller controls

Windows · Mac
31 default keybinds
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A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Final Fantasy XIV on PC. Covers movement, targeting, hotbar action slots, UI windows, and communication so you can navigate combat and menus efficiently.

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Layout

31 shortcuts

UI/Windows 10

Action	Shortcut
Inventory	`I`
Character Window	`C`
Actions & Traits	`P`
Map	`M`
Open Main Menu	`Num +`
Journal	`J`
System Menu	`Esc`
Armoury Chest	`CtrlI`
Confirm / Select	`Num 0`
Cancel	`Num .`

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward / Turn / Back	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Jump	`Space`
Strafe Left / Right	`Q`then`E`
Auto-run	`R`
Rotate Camera	`Arrows`
Zoom Camera In / Out	`PgUp`then`PgDn`
Toggle First / Third Person	`Home`

Targeting 7

Action	Shortcut
Cycle Enemies (Nearest to Farthest)	`Tab`
Cycle Enemies (Farthest to Nearest)	`ShiftTab`
Target Nearest Enemy	`F11`
Target Self	`F1`
Target Party Members	`F2`then`F3`then`F4`then`F5`then`F6`then`F7`then`F8`
Target of Target (Assist)	`T`
Face Target	`F`

Hotbars 4

Action	Shortcut
Hotbar 1 Action Slots	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`
Hotbar 2 Action Slots	`Ctrl1`
Hotbar 3 Action Slots	`Shift1`
Draw / Sheathe Weapon	`Z`

Communication 2

Action	Shortcut
Chat Prompt	`Enter`
Text Command	`/`

Misc 1

Action	Shortcut
Screenshot	`PrtSc`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

Num

−

⏎

+ 6 more controls in the table below

UI/Windows 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Open Main Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Confirm / Select	`A✕AB`
Cancel	`B●BA`

Movement 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move Forward / Turn / Back	`L-Stick`
Jump	`Y▲YX`
Rotate Camera	`R-Stick`

Targeting 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Cycle Enemies (Nearest to Farthest)	`D-Pad →`
Cycle Enemies (Farthest to Nearest)	`D-Pad ←`

Hotbars 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Hotbar 1 Action Slots	`LTL2L2ZL`then`RTR2R2ZR`
Draw / Sheathe Weapon	`LBL1L1LRBR1R1R`

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31 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Final Fantasy XIV's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Final Fantasy XIV controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Final Fantasy XIV?: Final Fantasy XIV, a rpg game, uses 31 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 Final Fantasy XIV controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Final Fantasy XIV's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Final Fantasy XIV support a controller?: Yes — Final Fantasy XIV has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Final Fantasy XIV controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Final Fantasy XIV also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Final Fantasy XIV resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Final Fantasy XIV or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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