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.
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Spacebar |
| Crouch | C |
| Prone | Z |
| Sprint | Left Shift |
| Inventory | Tab |
| Map | M |
| Compass | N |
| Actions Menu | Right Ctrl |
| Primary Attack | Left Mouse Button |
| Secondary Attack/Aim Down Sights | Right Mouse Button |
| Reload | R |
| Use Item | F |
| Drop Item | G |
| Toggle Flashlight | L |
| Talk (Push to Talk) | V |
| Melee Attack | Left Mouse Button (Hold) |
| Throw Grenade | Left Mouse Button (Hold) + Mouse Wheel |
| Switch Weapon | Mouse Wheel |
| Fire Mode (Semi/Auto) | B |
| Take Item from Ground | F |
| Put Item in Container | Drag and Drop in Inventory |
| Combine Items | Drag and Drop in Inventory |
| Eat/Drink | Right Click on Item in Inventory |
| Bandage Wound | Right Click on Bandage in Inventory |
| Turn Head Left/Right | Q/E |
| Look Behind | X |
| Toggle Compass | N |
| Toggle Map | M |
| Toggle Torch/Flashlight | L |
| Toggle NVG | NumPad 0 |
| Toggle Scope Zoom | Page Up/Page Down |
| Toggle Weapon Safety | Ctrl + Left Click |
| Toggle Weapon Attachment | Ctrl + Right Click |
| Toggle Inventory View | Tab |
| Toggle Player List | Tab (Hold) |
| Toggle Chat Window | T |
| Toggle Voice Chat | V |
| Toggle Quick Slot 1-8 | 1-8 |
| Toggle Quick Slot Item | Mouse Wheel (while Quick Slot is active) |
| Toggle Camera View | C (Hold) |
| Toggle Aim Mode | Right Mouse Button (Hold) |
| Toggle Fire Mode | B |
| Toggle Reload | R |
| Toggle Use Item | F |
| Toggle Drop Item | G |
| Toggle Melee Attack | Left Mouse Button (Hold) |
| Toggle Throw Grenade | Left Mouse Button (Hold) + Mouse Wheel |
| Toggle Switch Weapon | Mouse Wheel |
| Toggle Take Item | F |
| Toggle Put Item | Drag and Drop in Inventory |
| Toggle Combine Items | Drag and Drop in Inventory |
| Toggle Eat/Drink | Right Click on Item in Inventory |
| Toggle Bandage Wound | Right Click on Bandage in Inventory |
| Toggle Turn Head | Q/E |
| Toggle Look Behind | X |
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