Don't Starve Together

Alright, let's get you comfortable with how to actually *play* Don't Starve Together. It can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of these controls, you'll be navigating the wilderness like a pro. Think of this as your friendly cheat sheet for the keyboard and mouse, and if you're on a controller, we've got you covered too. ## Keyboard & Mouse Controls This is the main way most people play, and it's pretty intuitive once you get used to it. Here are the default settings, but remember, you can change most of these in the Options menu if something doesn't feel right for you: | Key | Function | |---|---| | W | Move forward | | A | Move left | | S | Move backward | | D | Move right | | Q | Turn camera 45° counterclockwise | | E | Turn camera 45° clockwise | | Mouse Wheel | Zoom in/out | | Space | Auto-action (except attack) | | F | Auto-attack | | 0-9, - = | Hotkeys for the first 12 slots in your Inventory | | Pause/Break | Zoomable aerial view of the Map – super handy for getting a lay of the land or taking big screenshots. | | Tab | Opens the Map | | Esc | Pauses the game and brings up the menu | Now, here are some of the more advanced, but super useful, modifier keys. Pay attention to these, they can save you a lot of hassle: * Ctrl: * Ctrl-Click on a stack of items in your inventory to split it in half. This is a lifesaver when you need to share stacks or use just a few items. * While holding a stack of items, Ctrl-Click lets you place just one item from that stack. Again, great for precise inventory management. * Holding Ctrl can change how your mouse buttons interact with the world. Experiment with this when you're trying to do specific things. * Ctrl-F is your go-to for auto-attacking neutral creatures like Pigs and Beefalos. Just be sure you *want* to attack them first! * Ctrl-P will freeze the camera in place. Useful for certain situations. * Ctrl-H hides the Heads-Up Display (HUD), giving you a cleaner view of the game. * Ctrl-L shows the log, which can be helpful for troubleshooting or just seeing what's happening. * Alt: * Alt-Click lets you Examine or Inspect objects and items. This is how you learn about things in the world! * Alt-F is for auto-attacking allied creatures, like your tamed Pigs or Bunnymen. Don't accidentally hit your friends! * Shift: * Shift-Click is a quick way to move a whole stack of items to another container, like a chest. * Backspace toggles the Debug screen. This is more for advanced users or if you're really trying to dig into the game's mechanics. * ~ (Tilde key) opens the Console. Be careful with this one; it's powerful and can mess things up if you're not sure what you're doing. ## Don't Starve Console Edition Controls If you're playing on a console, the controls are a bit different, but they map pretty well to the actions you need: | Button | Function | |---|---| | Left Analog | Walk | | Right Analog | Inventory Selection | | Right Directional | Use selected item on self/unequip | | Left Directional | Use on world/store/repair | | Up Directional | Inspect item | | Down Directional | Drop item | | Cross / A | Action/Accept | | Square / X | Attack | | Triangle / Y | Inspect world item/sew | | Circle / B | Alt Action/Cancel | | R1/L1 / RB/LB | Rotate Camera | | L2 / LT | Open Crafting Tabs | | R2 / RT | Open Inventory/Pause Game | | Options / Menu | Pause | | Press Touch Pad / View | Map | Don't worry if you don't remember all of this right away. The best way to learn is by playing. Just keep these controls in mind as you explore, and you'll get the hang of it in no time!