Star Citizen PC Controls & Key Bindings Guide - MGW (2024)

Keyboard Controls & Shortcuts

These are the default key bindings for the game Star Citizen. Make sure to bookmark this page so you can easily refer to it!

Hotkeys

• VTOL Mode Toggle: K

• Landing Gear Toggle: N

• Increase / Decrease Accelerator: RIGHT ALT + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

• Spacebreak / Stop Ship: X

• Turret ESP Curves and Dampening settings: In game settings

• Turret ESP Toggle: E

• Toggle Turret Mouse Movement (VJoy, FPS Style): Q

• Recenter Turret: C (HOLD)

• Turret Gyro Stabilization Toggle: G

• Turret Speed Limiter Toggle: LEFT SHIFT

• Speed Limiter Relative: SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

• Velocity Limiter Increase (Relative): W

• Velocity Limiter Decrease (Relative): S

• Cycle Fire Mode (Staggered, Combined): V

• Exit Remote Turret: Y

• Pin Index 1 – Lock / Unlock Pinned Target: 1

• Pin Index 2 – Lock / Unlock Pinned Target: 2

• Pin Index 3 – Lock / Unlock Pinned Target: 3

• Pin Index 1 – Pin / Unpin Selected Target: LEFT ALT + 1

• Pin Index 2 – Pin / Unpin Selected Target: LEFT ALT + 2

• Pin Index 3 – Pin / Unpin Selected Target: LEFT ALT + 3

• Pin Selected Target: No Default Keybind

• Remove All Pinned Targets: 0

• Lock Selected Target: No Default Keybind

• Unlocked Locked Target: LEFT ALT + T

• Enable / Disable Look Ahead: LEFT ALT + L

• Cycle Selection – Forward: R

• Cycle Selection – Reset to auto: LEFT ALT + R

• Cycle Lock – In View Forward: T

• Cycle Lock – In View Under Reticle: T

• Cycle Lock – Attackers Forward: 4

• Cycle Lock – Attackers – Reset to Closest: LEFT ALT + 4

• Cycle Lock – Hostiles Back: 5

• Cycle Lock – Hostiles – Reset to Closest: LEFT ALT + 5

• Cycle Lock – Friendlies Forward: 6

• Cycle Lock – Friendlies: LEFT ALT + 6

• Cycle Lock – All – Forward: 7

• Cycle Lock – All – Reset to Closest: LEFT ALT + 7

• Cycle Lock – Sub-target Forward: 8

• Sub-Target Reset To Main: LEFT ALT + 8

• FOIP & VOIP need to be enabled in the menu and Mobiglas Chat (see below)

• Quick Camera Calibrate: * (Numpad)

• Selfie: – (Minus Numpad)

• FOIP Head Tracking Toggle: / (Numpad)

• Cycle Through Audio Channels: . (Numpad)

• FOIP Push To Talk: + (Numpad)

• FOIP Push To talk (Proximity Only): LEFT ALT + + (Numpad)

• In Mobiglas you can turn the Camera and VOIP on or off as well as adjust the volume of each.

• Flight / Systems Ready Toggle: R

• Exit Seat: Y

• Emergency Exit Seat: U + Left Shift

• Open / Close Doors Toggle: No Default Keybind

• Lock / Unlock Doors Toggle: No Default Keybind

• Look Behind: No Default Key Binding

• Weapons Systems Power Toggle: P

• Shield Systems Power Toggle: O

• Toggle Power Thrusters: I

• Power Toggle (All): U

• Increase Priority Thrusters: F5

• Increase Priority Shields: F6

• Increase Priority Weapons: F7

• Reset Priority: F8

• Decrease Throttle: F9

• Decrease Throttle to Min: F9 (DOUBLE TAP)

• Increase Throttle: F10

• Increase Throttle to Max: F10 (DOUBLE TAP)

• Pause / Options: ESC

• Mobiglas: F1

• Cycle Camera (1st person view 3rd person view): F4

• Contacts List: F11

• Chat: F12

• Console: ~ (TILDE)

• Activate Chat: Enter (After F12)

• Dynamic Zoom In/Out: F4 (HOLD) + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

• Wipe Visor (On Foot or Seated): LEFT ALT + X

• Open Personal Inventory: I

• Interaction Mode: F

• PIT Wheel Menu: F + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

• Drop Item: No Default Keybind

• Interaction Mode Zoom In: F + MOUSE WHEEL UP

• Interaction Mode Zoom Out: F + MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

• Exit: Numpad 0

• Mining Mode: M

• Fire Mining Laser: Mouse Button One

• Switch Mining Laser: Mouse Button Two

• Increase Mining Laser Power: Mouse Wheel Up

• Decrease Mining Laser Power: Mouse Wheel Down

• Cycle Mining Laser Gimbal: G

• Activate Mining Consumable (Slot 1): LEFT ALT + 1

• Activate Mining Consumable (Slot 2): LEFT ALT + 2

• Activate Mining Consumable (Slot 3): LEFT ALT + 3

• Jettison Cargo: LEFT ALT + J

• Equip Multitool: 4

• Fire Mining Laser: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

• Increase Mining Laser Power: MOUSE WHEEL UP

• Decrease Mining Laser Power: MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

• Activate Scanning Mode: TAB

• Activate Scanning: Mouse Button One

• Scanning Ping: Mouse Button Two

• Increase Scanning Zone: SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL UP

• Decrease Scanning Zone: SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

• Cycle Camera (1st person view 3rd person view): F4

• Interact Mode (Inner thought / Inspect): F (HOLD)

• PIT (Personal Inner Thought) Wheel: F + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

• Open Personal Inventory: I

• Freelook Active: Z (3rd person only)

• Mobiglas (Scoreboard): F1

• Map: F2

• Force Respawn / Suicide: BACKSPACE (HOLD)

• Wield Sidearm: 1 (Number 1 on the keyboard)

• Wield Primary Weapon: 2 (Number 2 on the keyboard)

• Wield Secondary Weapon: 3 (Number 3 on the keyboard)

• Customize Weapon: J

• Use Special Item / knife (after you have purchased and equipped one): 4 (Number 4 on the keyboard)

• Use Special Item #2 (after you have purchased and equipped one): 5 (Number 5 on the keyboard)

• Select Contract Item: 6 (Number 6 on the keyboard)

• Throw Item (Grenade): G

• Throw Box: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD) – Updated in Alpha 3.11!

• Heal With Medpen: C

• Refill Oxygen: B

• Sprint: LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

• Hold Breath (Aiming down sites): LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

• Change Weapon Fire Mode: V

• Turn on Suit Light / Flashlight: T

• Reload: R

• Holster Weapon: R (HOLD)

• FPS Underbarrel Attachment Action: U

• Walk / Jog: Scroll Mouse wheel

• Crouch: LEFT CTRL

• Prone: X

• Roll Left (While Prone): A (Double Tap)

• Roll Right (While Prone): D (Double Tap)

• Jump: SPACEBAR

• Lean Left: Q

• Lean Right: E

• Melee Attack: Mouse Button 3

• Flashlight (Torch / Light): T

• Pull Out Fists: 0 (On keyboard)

• Wield Knife: 5 (On Keyboard)

• Left Jab: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

• Right Jab: RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

• Left Heavy Attack: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

• Right Heavy Attack: RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

• Attack Combos: Varying attack combinations

• Takedown: MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

• Block: RIGHT + LEFT MOUSE BUTTONS (HOLD)

• Dodge Left: DOUBLE TAP A

• Dodge Right: DOUBLE TAP D

• Dodge Back: DOUBLE TAP S

• /left: Keypad 1

• /stop: Keypad 2

• /right: Keypad 3

• /yes: Keypad 4

• /forward: Keypad 5

• /no: Keypad 6

• Boost: LEFT SHIFT

• Strafe Up: SPACEBAR

• Strafe Down: CTRL

• Roll Left: Q

• Roll Right: E

• Strafe Left: A

• Strafe Right: D

• Freelook: Z

• Brake: X

• Mobiglas / Scoreboard: F1

• MFD Screen Up (when in free look): W

• Hud Screen Right (when in free look): D

• Hud Left Option (when in free look): A

• Hud Down Option (when in free look): S

• Quantum Travel Drive: B

• Quantum Travel / Jump: B (HOLD) – Calibrate Destination First and Spool Drive

• Camera Mode: F4

• Camera Zoom in 3rd Person: Hold F4 and Scroll Mouse Wheel

• Freelook Toggle: Z

• Freelook: Z (HOLD)

• Ship Self Destruct: BACKSPACE (HOLD)

• Scan Mode: TAB

• Activate Scanning: Mouse Button One

• Scanning Ping: Mouse Button Two

• Throttle Up: W

• Throttle Down: S

• Strafe Left: A

• Strafe Right: D

• Strafe Up: SPACEBAR

• Strafe Down: LEFT CTRL

• Roll Left: Q

• Roll Right: E

• Launch Flare: H – New in 3.11

• Launch Chaff: J – New in 3.11

• Missile Lock: CLICK MOUSE BUTTON 3

• Fire Missile: HOLD MOUSE BUTTON 3

• Unlock Missile: No Default Key Binding

• Cycle Gimbal Assist / Standard Gimbal / Gimbal Lock modes – Cycle Modes: G

• Afterburner: LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

• Space Break: X

• Respawn: X (Arena Commander)

• Decoupled Mode Toggle: V

• Landing Mode Toggle: N

• Automatic Landing: N (HOLD)

• Request Landing Permission: Use the ship console [Menu -> Comms] or Mobiglas

• Match Target Velocity Toggle: No Default Key Bind

• Cycle Radar Range: Use the Ship’s Radar or bind a key

• Toggle Lights: L

• Exit Pilot Seat: Y

• Cycle Toggle: No Default Key Bind

• Eject: Y (HOLD)

• Rear View Camera: Z

• Mining Mode: M

• Cruise Control: C

• Speed Limiter Toggle: No Default Key Binding

• Hail Target: 9

• VTOL Mode Toggle: K

• Dynamic Zoom In / Out Toggle / Look Ahead: No Default Key Bind

• Dynamic Zoom In / Out: LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL

• Systems Ready: R

• Open / Close Doors: K

• Lock / Unlock Doors: L

• Horn: SPACEBAR

• Break: X

• Drive Forward: W

• Drive Backward: S

• Turn Left: A

• Turn Right: D

• Roll Right: E

• Roll Left: Q

• Primary Fire: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

• Secondary Fire: RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

• Dynamic Zoom In / Out: LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL

• Vehicle Light: T

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