What are the default controls for Kenshi?

Kenshi, a simulation game, uses 38 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Kenshi controls?

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

Which platforms do these Kenshi controls cover?

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

Is this an official Kenshi resource?

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

Kenshi Keyboard controls

Windows
38 default keybinds
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A reference to Kenshi's default PC keyboard and mouse controls. Lo-Fi Games' open-world squad RPG is played from a pausable top-down camera, so pausing, game speed, squad selection, camera rotation and build-mode keys do most of the work.

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Layout

38 shortcuts

Camera 10

Action	Shortcut
Pan Camera Up	`W`
Pan Camera Left	`A`
Pan Camera Down	`S`
Pan Camera Right	`D`
Rotate Camera Left	`Q`
Rotate Camera Right	`E`
Rotate Camera (hold)	`Ctrl`
Rotate Camera (mouse, hold)	`MMB`
Zoom Camera In	`Home`
Zoom Camera Out	`End`

General 9

Action	Shortcut
Pause Game	`Space`
Quicksave	`F5`
Quickload	`F9`
Normal Game Speed	`F2`
Faster Game Speed	`F3`
Fastest Game Speed	`F4`
Pause Game (alternate)	`ShiftSpace`
Take Screenshot	`F8`
Hide UI (Cinematic Mode)	`F7`

Squad 8

Action	Shortcut
Move / Default Action	`RMB`
Select Character	`LMB`
Select Character 1	`1`
Cycle Squads	`Tab`
Add Character to Selection	`ShiftLMB`
Select Character 2	`2`
Select Character 3	`3`
Highlight Items (Stealing)	`Alt`

Building 6

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Build Mode	`B`
Rotate Building Left	`,`
Rotate Building Right	`.`
Undo Last Building	`Bksp`
Up One Floor	`PgUp`
Down One Floor	`PgDn`

Menus 5

Action	Shortcut
Inventory	`I`
Map	`M`
Character Stats	`C`
Technology	`T`
Crafting Queue	`Y`

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+ 4 more controls in the table below

38 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Kenshi's control settings.

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Kenshi controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Kenshi?: Kenshi, a simulation game, uses 38 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Kenshi controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Kenshi's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Kenshi controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Kenshi resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenshi or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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