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Controls

From Valheim Wiki

Controls

This page lists the default PC controls for Valheim. Controls can be customized in the game settings menu, but the layout below reflects the default keyboard and mouse bindings.


๐ŸŽฎ Movement Controls

Action Default Key
Move Forward W
Move Backward S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Jump Space
Crouch Left Ctrl
Walk (Toggle) C
Auto-Run Q

โš”๏ธ Combat Controls

Action Default Input
Primary Attack Left Mouse Button
Secondary Attack / Block Right Mouse Button
Middle Mouse Special Attack Middle Mouse Button
Dodge / Roll Block + Direction + Space
Sheathe / Unsheathe Weapon R

๐Ÿงฐ Interaction & Building

Action Default Key
Interact / Use E
Open Inventory Tab
Open Build Menu (Hammer Equipped) Right Mouse Button
Repair (At Workbench) Hammer + Left Click Repair Icon
Rotate Building Piece Mouse Wheel

๐ŸŽ’ Inventory & Items

Action Default Key
Use Equipped Item Mouse Click
Quick Slot 1โ€“8 1โ€“8 Number Keys
Drop Item Q (while inventory open)
Split Stack Shift + Click

๐Ÿ—บ Map & Interface

Action Default Key
Open Map M
Place Map Marker Right Click (on map)
Remove Marker Right Click (on existing marker)
Toggle Boss Power F
Sit X

โš™ Customizing Controls

Controls can be fully remapped:

  1. Open the main menu.
  2. Navigate to **Settings**.
  3. Select **Controls**.
  4. Rebind any key to your preferred layout.

Controller support is also available and can be configured in the same menu.


๐Ÿ’ก Beginner Tips

  • Enable Auto-Run (Q) for long exploration sessions.
  • Learn dodge timing early โ€” it is crucial for boss fights.
  • Rebind crouch or dodge if the default combination feels awkward.
  • Keep frequently used items on the 1โ€“8 quick bar for fast combat switching.

๐Ÿ”— Related Pages