What are the default controls for Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory?

Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, a shooter game, uses 45 default keybinds across 8 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory controls cover?

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

Is this an official Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Keyboard controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, the free team-based multiplayer shooter Splash Damage built on id Software's Return to Castle Wolfenstein engine in 2003. The bindings come straight from the default.cfg inside the game's pak0.pk3 and the matching defaults table in id's released source: WASD to move, Q and E to lean, X to go prone, F to use objectives and L to reopen the limbo menu to change class or team.

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All Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory keyboard controls

Layout

45 shortcuts

Movement 11

Action	Shortcut
Forward	`W`
Jump	`Space`
Back	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Crouch	`C`
Sprint	`Shift`
Prone	`X`
Lean Left	`Q`
Lean Right	`E`
Walk	`Caps Lock`

Weapons 9

Action	Shortcut
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Slot 3 - Two Handed	`3`
Slot 2 - One Handed	`2`
Slot 4 - Grenade	`4`
Slot 1 - Melee	`1`
Slot 5 - Special 1	`5`
Slot 6 - Special 2	`6`
Slot 7 - Special 3	`7`

Interface 9

Action	Shortcut
Show Scores	`Tab`
Show Limbo Menu	`L`
Show Command Map	`G`
Menu	`Esc`
Console	`
Player Stats	`Alt`
Compass Map Zoom In	`.`
Compass Map Zoom Out	`,`
Top Shots	`Ctrl`

Communication 5

Action	Shortcut
Quick Chat	`V`
Chat	`T`
Team Chat	`Y`
Fire-Team Chat	`U`
Fire-Team Quick Chat	`Z`

Multiplayer 5

Action	Shortcut
Vote Yes	`F1`
Vote No	`F2`
Ready	`F3`
Take Screenshot	`F11`
Record Replay	`F12`

Combat 4

Action	Shortcut
Attack	`LMB`
Reload Weapon	`R`
Switch to Alternate	`RMB`
Binocular Zoom	`B`

Interaction 1

Action	Shortcut
Use (Activate)	`F`

Fire-Teams 1

Action	Shortcut
Fire-Team Admin	`Num Enter`

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45 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory's control settings.

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Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory?: Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, a shooter game, uses 45 default keybinds across 8 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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