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A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Valheim on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, building with the hammer, your hotbar, and the map so you can survive and thrive across the tenth Norse world with confidence.

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38 shortcuts

Movement 10

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Backward S
Move Left A
Move Right D
Jump Space
Run / Sprint (hold) Shift
Crouch / Sneak Ctrl
Auto-Run Q
Toggle Walk C
Sit Down X

Inventory 9

Action Shortcut
Open / Close Inventory Tab
Hotbar Slot 1 1
Hotbar Slot 2 2
Hotbar Slot 3 3
Hotbar Slot 4 4
Hotbar Slot 5 5
Hotbar Slot 6 6
Hotbar Slot 7 7
Hotbar Slot 8 8

Interface 7

Action Shortcut
Open Map M
Ping Location (on Map) MMB
Open Chat Enter
Zoom In Camera .
Zoom Out Camera ,
Hide / Show HUD CtrlF3
Show Player ID / Server Stats F2

Combat 5

Action Shortcut
Attack LMB
Block / Parry RMB
Secondary Attack MMB
Use Forsaken Power F
Hide / Show Weapon R

Building 5

Action Shortcut
Open Build Menu (Hammer) RMB
Previous Build Piece Q
Next Build Piece E
Deconstruct Piece MMB
Alternative Placement (hold) Shift

Interaction 2

Action Shortcut
Use / Interact / Pick Up E
Toggle Auto-Pickup V

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38 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Valheim's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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These shortcuts, on physical keys

There is a Stream Deck profile for Valheim — 43 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.

Get the Valheim Stream Deck profile →

Valheim controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Valheim?
Valheim, a survival & sandbox game, uses 38 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Valheim controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Valheim's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Valheim support a controller?
Yes — Valheim 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 Valheim controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Valheim 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 Valheim resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valheim or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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