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Default keyboard and mouse controls for VALORANT on PC. This reference covers movement, weapons and combat, agent abilities, communication, and the in-game interface so you can learn the stock keybinds or plan your own custom setup.
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All Valorant keyboard controls
37 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Valorant's control settings.
Combat/Weapons 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Alternate Fire / Aim Down Sights | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Equip Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Equip Secondary Weapon | 2 |
| Equip Melee Weapon | 3 |
| Equip Spike | 4 |
| Use Spike (Plant / Defuse) | 4 |
| Use Object | F |
| Drop Equipped Weapon | G |
| Cycle to Next Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Cycle to Previous Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
| Inspect Weapon | Y |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Walk (Hold) | Shift |
| Crouch (Hold) | Ctrl |
UI/Menus 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show Scoreboard (Hold) | Tab |
| Open Armory / Buy Menu | B |
| Open In-Game Menu / Settings | Esc |
| Open Large Map | M |
| Show Teammate Loadouts (Hold) | Alt |
| Combat Report | N |
| Toggle Mouse Cursor | MMB |
Communication 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Team Voice Push To Talk (Hold) | V |
| Ping / Ping Wheel (Hold) | Z |
| Party Voice Push To Talk (Hold) | U |
| Open Team Chat | Enter |
| Open All Chat | ShiftEnter |
| Use Spray | T |
Abilities 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use/Equip Ability 1 | Q |
| Use/Equip Ability 2 | E |
| Use/Equip Ability 3 | C |
| Use/Equip Ultimate Ability | X |
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Valorant controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Valorant?
- Valorant, a shooter game, uses 37 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Valorant controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Valorant's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Valorant controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Valorant resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valorant or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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