What are the default controls for Gothic 3?

Gothic 3, a rpg game, uses 18 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Gothic 3 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Gothic 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Gothic 3 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Gothic 3 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gothic 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Gothic 3 Keyboard controls

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18 default keybinds
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Gothic 3 turns rather than strafes — Q and E rotate the nameless hero where most RPGs of its era sidestep — and drawing a weapon is its own key rather than a mode. Piranha Bytes' manual prints the whole key map on one page, which is where these rows come from.

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Layout

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Walk / Walk Sideways	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Turn Left	`Q`
Turn Right	`E`
Run	`Shift`
Jump	`Alt`
Sneak	`Ctrl`

Menus 6

Action	Shortcut
Inventory	`I`
Character Overview	`C`
Spellbook	`B`
Mission Log	`L`
Documents	`M`
Game Menu	`Esc`

Save & Load 4

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`F5`
Quick Load	`F9`
Save	`F6`
Load	`F10`

Combat 2

Action	Shortcut
Draw Equipped Weapon	`Space`
Equip or Use Quick Slot Item	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`

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18 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Gothic 3's control settings.

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Gothic 3 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Gothic 3?: Gothic 3, a rpg game, uses 18 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Gothic 3 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Gothic 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Gothic 3 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Gothic 3 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gothic 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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