What are the default controls for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader?

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, a rpg game, uses 44 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader controls cover?

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

Is this an official Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Keyboard controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, the turn-based CRPG from Owlcat Games. Covers camera movement, party selection, combat weapons and abilities, and the main interface windows.

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44 shortcuts

Combat 13

Action	Shortcut
Weapon 1 (Weapons 2–10 on 2–0)	`1`
Ability 1 (Abilities 2–10 on SHIFT-2–SHIFT-0)	`Shift1`
Change Weapon Set	`X`
Stop	`G`
Hold Position	`H`
Ability 11 (Abilities 12–20 on CTRL-2–CTRL-0)	`Ctrl1`
Consumable 1	`F1`
Consumable 2	`F2`
Consumable 3	`F3`
Consumable 4	`F4`
Speed Up Enemies' Turn (hold)	`Space`
Weapon 11	`−`
Weapon 12	`=`

UI/Windows 9

Action	Shortcut
Character	`C`
Inventory	`I`
Journal	`J`
Map	`M`
Encyclopedia	`L`
Colony Management	`Y`
Cargo Management	`B`
Voidship	`V`
Open Modifications Window	`ShiftF10`

Party/Selection 8

Action	Shortcut
Select Character 1	`Alt1`
Select All Characters	`Bksp`
Select Character 2	`Alt2`
Select Character 3	`Alt3`
Select Character 4	`Alt4`
Select All Characters (alternate)	`CtrlA`
Select Character 5	`Alt5`
Select Character 6	`Alt6`

Misc 8

Action	Shortcut
Pause	`Space`
Quick Save	`F5`
Quick Load	`F8`
Dialogue Choice 1 (choices 2–10 on 2–0)	`1`
Continue / End Dialogue	`Space`
Skip	`Space`
Skip Scene	`Enter`
Screenshot	`F11`

Movement/Camera 6

Action	Shortcut
Move Camera	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Highlight Objects	`Tab`
Rotate Camera Left	`Q`
Rotate Camera Right	`E`
Follow the Character with the Camera	`F`
Move Camera (alternate)	`UP`then`DOWN`then`LEFT`then`RIGHT`

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44 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's control settings.

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader?: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, a rpg game, uses 44 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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