Slay the Spire Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows · Mac
- 26 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Roguelike →
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Slay the Spire is a roguelike deck-building card game by Mega Crit in which you climb a procedurally generated spire, crafting a unique deck from hundreds of cards each run. Mastering its keyboard controls — especially the Card Quick Select Keys and pile-inspection shortcuts — lets you execute turns faster and keep your focus on strategy rather than the mouse.
All Slay the Spire controls
26 shortcuts
Combat 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Card 1 | 1 |
| Select Card 2 | 2 |
| Select Card 3 | 3 |
| Proceed / End Turn | E |
| Select Card 4 | 4 |
| Select Card 5 | 5 |
| Select Card 6 | 6 |
| Select Card 7 | 7 |
| Select Card 8 | 8 |
| Select Card 9 | 9 |
Navigation 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Confirm Selection | Enter |
| Cancel / Back | Esc |
| View Map / Go Back | M |
| Navigate Menus | UP |
| Navigate Menus Down | DOWN |
| Settings / Pause | Bksp |
| Navigate Menus Left | LEFT |
| Navigate Menus Right | RIGHT |
| View Top Panel Info | T |
| Scroll / Adjust Sliders | CtrlUP |
Card Piles 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| View Draw Pile | Q |
| View Discard Pile | W |
| View Master Deck | D |
| View Exhaust Pile | F |
| Page Left | LEFT |
| Page Right | RIGHT |
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Combat 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Proceed / End Turn | Y▲YX |
Navigation 10
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Confirm Selection | A✕AB |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
| View Map / Go Back | ViewShareView− |
| Navigate Menus | D-Pad ↑ |
| Navigate Menus Down | D-Pad ↓ |
| Settings / Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Navigate Menus Left | D-Pad ← |
| Navigate Menus Right | D-Pad → |
| View Top Panel Info | X■XY |
| Scroll / Adjust Sliders | R-Stick |
Card Piles 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| View Draw Pile | LTL2L2ZL |
| View Discard Pile | RTR2R2ZR |
| View Master Deck | LBL1L1L |
| View Exhaust Pile | RBR1R1R |
| Page Left | LBL1L1L |
| Page Right | RBR1R1R |
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26 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Slay the Spire's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Slay the Spire controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Slay the Spire?
- Slay the Spire, a roguelike game, uses 26 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Slay the Spire controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Slay the Spire's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Slay the Spire support a controller?
- Yes — Slay the Spire has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Slay the Spire controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Slay the Spire also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Slay the Spire resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Slay the Spire or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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