Controls & UI — Deep Rock Galactic Guide

Master Deep Rock Galactic's controls and UI! This guide breaks down keyboard and controller inputs for movement, combat, and menus, helping you navigate Hoxxes like a pro.

Alright miner, let's get you up to speed on how to actually play Deep Rock Galactic. Knowing your way around the controls and the Heads-up display (HUD) is super important, especially when the bugs start swarming. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. We'll cover both keyboard/mouse and controller setups. ## Controls Here's a breakdown of the essential actions and what buttons you'll be pressing. It's a good idea to glance at the images provided in the original wiki, but this table should make it clear: | Xbox Controller | Keyboard and Mouse | Action | |---|---|---| | Player Interaction | | | | Left Stick | W, A, S, D | Move your Character | | Right Stick | Move Mouse | Camera Movement | | A | Spacebar | Jump | | Left Stick Button | Shift | Sprint | | X | E | Activate/Pick Up | | - | Z | Push to Talk | | Left Bumper | X | Shout | | Right Stick Button | V | Salute | | Weapons and Tools | | | | Right Trigger | Left Mouse Button | Fire Weapon | | Left Trigger | Right Mouse Button | Swing your Pickaxe | | - | Scroll Wheel | Switch Equipment | | D-Pad Up | 1 | Equip Primary Weapon | | D-Pad Left | 2 | Equip Secondary Weapon | | D-Pad Down | 3 | Equip Utility Tool | | D-Pad Right | 4 | Equip Mobility Tool | | D-pad Down Twice | 5 | Equip Resupply Tool | | Hold Left Button | Ctrl | Equip Laser Pointer | | - | Q | Previous Item | | X | R | Reload Weapon | | B | F | Throw Flare | | Right Bumper | G | Throw Grenade | | Y | C | Call for the M.U.L.E. | | Share/Back | Tab | Show Terrain Scanner | | Hold B | Hold F | Toggle Headlight | | Menus and Miscellaneous | | | | Menu/Start | Escape (Esc) | Open the Menu | | A | Left Mouse Button/Enter | Accept | | B | Escape (Esc) | Close Terminal/Menu | | Y | C | Invite Friends | | - | Y | Accept Invite | | - | N | Reject Invite | | - | I | Ignore Invite | | - | Hold H | Toggle HUD | | - | Enter | Chat | ### Important Notes: * Push to Talk (Z): Make sure you're using this! It helps keep the comms clear for important callouts, especially during intense fights. * Terrain Scanner (Tab): This is your best friend for navigation. Get used to checking it often to see where you're going, where your teammates are, and where objectives are. * Laser Pointer (Hold Ctrl): Use this to point out important things to your team, like objectives, resources, or incoming threats. * Headlight (Hold F): Essential for dark caves. Don't forget to turn it on! ### Menus and Invites: * Opening the main menu with Escape is standard. You'll also use Escape to back out of most menus. * Accepting/Rejecting/Ignoring invites is pretty self-explanatory with Y, N, and I respectively. Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you play, the more natural these controls will feel. Rock and Stone!