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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.

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<p>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.</p>
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== 🎮 Movement Controls ==
{| class="wikitable"
! 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
|}

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== ⚔️ Combat Controls ==
{| class="wikitable"
! 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
|}

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== 🧰 Interaction & Building ==
{| class="wikitable"
! 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
|}

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== 🎒 Inventory & Items ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Action
! Default Key
|-
| Use Equipped Item
| Mouse Click
|-
| Quick Slot 1–8
| 1–8 Number Keys
|-
| Drop Item
| Q (while inventory open)
|-
| Split Stack
| Shift + Click
|}

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== 🗺 Map & Interface ==
{| class="wikitable"
! 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
|}

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== ⚙ Customizing Controls ==
Controls can be fully remapped:

# Open the main menu.
# Navigate to **Settings**.
# Select **Controls**.
# Rebind any key to your preferred layout.

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

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== 💡 Beginner Tips ==
* Enable Auto-Run (Q) for long exploration sessions.
* Learn dodge timing early — it is crucial for boss fights.
* Rebind crouch or dodge if the default combination feels awkward.
* Keep frequently used items on the 1–8 quick bar for fast combat switching.

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== 🔗 Related Pages ==
* [[Beginner Guide]]
* [[Combat]]
* [[Building]]
* [[Bosses]]
* [[Biomes of Valheim]]

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