What are the default controls for Quake 4?

Quake 4, a shooter game, uses 47 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Quake 4 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Quake 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Quake 4 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Quake 4 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Quake 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Quake 4 Keyboard controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Quake 4, Raven Software's 2005 sequel to Quake II built on id Tech 4. Read from the default.cfg in the game's final point-release pak and labelled the way the game's own Controls menu names them: WASD with Space and C to jump and crouch, R to reload, F for the flashlight, the number row from the Blaster to the Dark Matter Gun with Minus for the Napalm Gun, and F5 and F9 to quick save and load.

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Layout

47 shortcuts

Weapons 13

Action	Shortcut
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↑`then`/`then`]`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↓`then`/`then`[`
Rocket Launcher	`7`
Machinegun	`2`
Shotgun	`3`
Nailgun	`6`
Railgun	`8`
Blaster (SP) / Gauntlet (MP)	`1`
Hyperblaster	`4`
Grenade Launcher	`5`
Lightning Gun	`9`
Dark Matter Gun	`0`
Napalm Gun	`−`

Movement 10

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`then`/`then`UP`
Jump	`Space`then`/`then`Num 0`
Backpedal	`S`then`/`then`DOWN`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Crouch	`C`
Walk	`Shift`
Turn Left	`LEFT`
Turn Right	`RIGHT`
Strafe	`Alt`

Multiplayer 10

Action	Shortcut
Chat	`T`
Team Chat	`Y`
View MP Statistics	`Z`
Buy Menu	`B`
Vote Yes	`F1`
Vote No	`F2`
Toggle Ready Status	`F3`
Toggle Team	`F6`
Spectate	`F7`
Tourney Waiting Room / Spectate	`Num Enter`

Interface 7

Action	Shortcut
Objectives / Scores	`Tab`
Quick Save	`F5`
Menu	`Esc`
Quick Load	`F9`
Console	`
Screenshot	`F12`
Pause	`Pause`

Combat 4

Action	Shortcut
Attack	`LMB`then`/`then`Ctrl`
Reload	`R`
Zoom / Weapon Special	`RMB`then`/`then`MMB`
Flashlight	`F`

View 3

Action	Shortcut
Center View	`End`
Look Up	`PgDn`
Look Down	`Del`

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47 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Quake 4's control settings.

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Quake 4 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Quake 4?: Quake 4, a shooter game, uses 47 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Quake 4 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Quake 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Quake 4 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Quake 4 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Quake 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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