What are the default controls for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, a rpg game, uses 25 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind controls cover?

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

Is this an official The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Keyboard controls

Windows
25 default keybinds
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Morrowind separates readying a weapon from readying magic — F and R — which is the habit the later Elder Scrolls games dropped. The layout below is the Gameplay Controls card printed on the last page of Bethesda's own GOTY manual.

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Layout

25 shortcuts

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Forward	`W`
Back	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Jump	`E`
Run	`Shift`
Sneak	`Ctrl`
Toggle Run	`Caps Lock`

Combat & Magic 7

Action	Shortcut
Ready Weapon	`F`
Ready Magic	`R`
Previous Weapon	`[`
Next Weapon	`]`
Previous Spell	`−`
Next Spell	`=`
Hand-to-Hand	`0`

Interaction 6

Action	Shortcut
Activate	`Space`
Use	`LMB`
Menu Mode	`RMB`
Rest	`T`
Journal	`J`
Toggle View (hold to look at your character)	`Tab`

Quick Access 4

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`F5`
Quick Keys	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`
Quick Load	`F9`
Quick Menu (assign quick keys)	`F1`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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25 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind's control settings.

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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, a rpg game, uses 25 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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