What are the default controls for Quake Live?

Quake Live, a shooter game, uses 17 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Quake Live controls?

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

Which platforms do these Quake Live controls cover?

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

Is this an official Quake Live resource?

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

Quake Live Keyboard controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Quake Live, id Software's online-only arena shooter built on the Quake III engine. The layout keeps Quake III's habits, with alternate binds for forward, fire and weapon cycling, and adds a dedicated Zoom on the right mouse button and a Last Weapon key on F.

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All Quake Live keyboard controls

Layout

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`then`/`then`UP`
Jump	`Space`
Move Back	`S`then`/`then`DOWN`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Crouch	`C`
Silent Walk	`Shift`

Combat 3

Action	Shortcut
Shoot	`LMB`then`/`then`Ctrl`
Zoom	`RMB`
Use Item	`Enter`

Weapons 3

Action	Shortcut
Last Weapon	`F`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↓`then`/`then`]`then`/`then`/`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↑`then`/`then`[`

Interface 2

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard	`Tab`
Vote Yes	`F1`

Communication 2

Action	Shortcut
Talk	`T`
Team Talk	`Y`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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17 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Quake Live's control settings.

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Quake Live controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Quake Live?: Quake Live, a shooter game, uses 17 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Quake Live controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Quake Live's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Quake Live controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Quake Live resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Quake Live or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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