Starfield PC Keyboard Controls Guide

Can you believe it’s been 12 long years since Bethesda blessed us with the magic of Skyrim? Time flies when you’re slaying dragons, but now, we’re gearing up to soar among the stars in their newest banger, Starfield. However, let’s just pause for a sec—before diving into this vast cosmic playground and start deciding if you’re vibing with Team Freestar or siding with the United Colonies, there’s a golden rule: mastering that keyboard. Doesn’t matter if you’ve been rocking with Bethesda since the Settled Systems or if you’re just lacing up your space boots after the tutorial, those keys are the gateway to the universe. From finding that elusive nebula to docking at the fanciest spaceport, this guide’s got all the detes on the keyboard controls and various shortcuts.

All PC Settings

Basic Movement:

• Forward: W

• Backward: S

• Strafe Left: A

• Strafe Right: D

• Move Camera: Mouse

Advanced Movement:

• Sneak: L + CTRL

• Sprint: L + SHIFT

• Jump: Space

• Auto-Move: NUM LOCK

• Toggle Always Run: Caps Lock

Interaction & View:

• Activate/Pick up: E

• Scanner/Flashlight: F

• Toggle POV: Mouse 3

• Fast Travel to Ship: F1

Combat:

• Primary Attack: Mouse 1

• Secondary Attack: Mouse 2

• Melee: V

• Throw Grenade: G

• Reload/Sheath Weapon: R

• Power: Z

Menu & Navigation:

• Open Menu: TAB

• Quick-Save: F5

• Quick-Load: F9

• Pause: ESC

• Quick-Skills: P

• Quick-Inventory: I

• Quick-Mission: L

• Quick-Map: M

• Quick-Ship: H

• Quick-Powers: P

• Accept: E or Enter

• Cancel: TAB or ESC

• Up: W or Up Arrow

• Down: S or Down Arrow

• Left: A or Left Arrow

• Right: D or Right Arrow

• Previous Tab: Q

• Next Tab: T

Flight Controls & Ship Management:

• Fire Boosters: L + SHIFT

• Switch Flight Modes: Space

• Toggle POV: Mouse 3

• Fire Weapon 1: Mouse 1

• Fire Weapon 2: Mouse 2

• Fire Weapon 3: G or NUM PAD 0

• Ship Action 1: R

• Select Target: E

• Increase System Power: Up Arrow or V

• Decrease System Power: Down Arrow or C

• Previous System: Left Arrow or Z

• Next System: Right Arrow or X

• Open Scanner: F

• Repair Ship: 0

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