PC Controls for Fallout 3

Here’s a handy guide that lays out all the default PC keyboard controls and hotkeys for Fallout 3. Don’t worry, the game’s control scheme isn’t overly complex. But if you ever need a quick refresher, this guide is your go-to resource, especially when your memory might be a bit foggy!!

All PC Settings

Keyboard Controls & Key Bindings

General Controls

• Open Pip-Boy: Tab

• Hold for Pip-Boy Light: Tab (Hold)

• Auto Move: Q

• Move Forward: W

• Activate: E

• Ready/Reload: R

• Wait: T

• Strafe Left: A

• Move Backward: S

• Strafe Right: D

• Change View: F

• Always Run: Caps Lock

• Run: Shift L

• Sneak: Ctrl L

• Aim/Block: Alt L

• Jump: Space

• Grab: Z

• Enter V.A.T.S. Mode: V (Press)

• Hold to Scan (V.A.T.S. Mode): V (Hold)

• Quick Save: F5

• Quick Load: F9

V.A.T.S. Controls:

• Enter V.A.T.S. Mode: V

• Hold to Scan: V (Hold)

• Select Target: Left Click

• Switch to a new target: Left Click on the left or right arrows

• Highlight specific body parts and Left Click: Use mouse

• Accept V.A.T.S. Targeting: E

• Exit V.A.T.S., Cancel Queued Attacks: Right Click

Mouse Controls for Combat:

• Attack: Left Click

• Aim/Block: Right Click

• Scroll to zoom your view in and out in third person: Click between first-person and third-person views

Default Control Scheme for PC

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