What are the default controls for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, a rpg game, uses 26 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire controls?

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

Which platforms do these Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire controls cover?

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

Is this an official Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Keyboard controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Obsidian's party-based real-time-with-pause CRPG. Covers camera and party movement, combat and attack mode, party selection, the inventory, journal, map and grimoire windows, and system actions.

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All Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire keyboard controls

Layout

26 shortcuts

UI/Windows 9

Action	Shortcut
Open Inventory	`I`
Highlight Interactive Objects	`Tab`
Open Character Sheet	`C`
Open Journal	`J`
Open Area Map	`M`
Open Grimoire / Spells	`G`
Close Window / Options Menu	`Esc`
Party Management	`P`
Rest / Wait	`R`

Movement/Camera 5

Action	Shortcut
Move / Interact (point and click)	`LMB`
Pan Camera	`UP`then`DOWN`then`LEFT`then`RIGHT`
Move Camera (drag)	`MMB`
Zoom Camera In / Out	`Wheel`
Set Party Orientation	`RMB`

Combat 5

Action	Shortcut
Pause Game	`Space`
Attack Mode	`A`
Toggle Slow Mode	`S`
Toggle Fast Mode	`D`
Cancel Action	`X`

Party/Selection 5

Action	Shortcut
Select Party Member	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`
Select All Party Members	`Bksp`
Select Multiple (drag)	`LMB`
Toggle Scouting / Stealth	`Alt`
Party Formation	`F`

Misc 2

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`F5`
Quick Load	`F8`

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26 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire's control settings.

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?: Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, a rpg game, uses 26 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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