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Basic Controls & Keybinds — DayZ Guide
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Basic Controls & Keybinds — DayZ Guide

Learn the essential DayZ controls and keybinds to navigate the harsh survival world. Master movement, inventory, combat, and more with our comprehensive guide.

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Basic Controls & Keybinds — DayZ Guide

Learn the essential DayZ controls and keybinds to navigate the harsh survival world. Master movement, inventory, combat, and more with our comprehensive guide.

This guide covers the basic controls and keybinds for DayZ. Understanding these is crucial for survival in the game's challenging environment.

ActionButton
Move ForwardW
Move BackwardS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
JumpSpacebar
CrouchC
ProneZ
SprintLeft Shift
InventoryTab
MapM
CompassN
Actions MenuRight Ctrl
Primary AttackLeft Mouse Button
Secondary Attack/Aim Down SightsRight Mouse Button
ReloadR
Use ItemF
Drop ItemG
Toggle FlashlightL
Talk (Push to Talk)V
Melee AttackLeft Mouse Button (Hold)
Throw GrenadeLeft Mouse Button (Hold) + Mouse Wheel
Switch WeaponMouse Wheel
Fire Mode (Semi/Auto)B
Take Item from GroundF
Put Item in ContainerDrag and Drop in Inventory
Combine ItemsDrag and Drop in Inventory
Eat/DrinkRight Click on Item in Inventory
Bandage WoundRight Click on Bandage in Inventory
Turn Head Left/RightQ/E
Look BehindX
Toggle CompassN
Toggle MapM
Toggle Torch/FlashlightL
Toggle NVGNumPad 0
Toggle Scope ZoomPage Up/Page Down
Toggle Weapon SafetyCtrl + Left Click
Toggle Weapon AttachmentCtrl + Right Click
Toggle Inventory ViewTab
Toggle Player ListTab (Hold)
Toggle Chat WindowT
Toggle Voice ChatV
Toggle Quick Slot 1-81-8
Toggle Quick Slot ItemMouse Wheel (while Quick Slot is active)
Toggle Camera ViewC (Hold)
Toggle Aim ModeRight Mouse Button (Hold)
Toggle Fire ModeB
Toggle ReloadR
Toggle Use ItemF
Toggle Drop ItemG
Toggle Melee AttackLeft Mouse Button (Hold)
Toggle Throw GrenadeLeft Mouse Button (Hold) + Mouse Wheel
Toggle Switch WeaponMouse Wheel
Toggle Take ItemF
Toggle Put ItemDrag and Drop in Inventory
Toggle Combine ItemsDrag and Drop in Inventory
Toggle Eat/DrinkRight Click on Item in Inventory
Toggle Bandage WoundRight Click on Bandage in Inventory
Toggle Turn HeadQ/E
Toggle Look BehindX

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