What are the default controls for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine?

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, a shooter game, uses 22 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine controls?

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

Which platforms do these Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine controls cover?

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

Is this an official Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine resource?

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

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Keyboard controls

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The first Space Marine has no cover system: you heal by executing, so the Use / Execute key on E and Fury Mode on T are the two that keep Titus alive. THQ's PC manual is the source below. Note the Aim row, which the manual itself leaves blank — only Aim Toggle has a binding.

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Combat 9

Action	Shortcut
Fire	`LMB`
Strike	`RMB`
Reload / Vent	`R`
Fury Mode	`T`
Use / Execute	`E`
Aim Toggle	`MMB`
Grenade	`Q`
Stun / Alt Strike	`F`
Zoom Cycle	`Z`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Evade / Jump Pack	`Space`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Sprint	`Shift`

Weapons 6

Action	Shortcut
Main Weapon 1	`1`
Main Weapon 2	`2`
Main Weapon 3	`3`
Main Weapon 4	`4`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↑`

Interface 1

Action	Shortcut
Multiplayer Scoreboard	`Tab`

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22 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine's control settings.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine?: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, a shooter game, uses 22 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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