Learn the essential controls and keybinds for Escape from Tarkov. This guide covers movement, combat, inventory management, and more to help you survive the harsh world of Tarkov.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the essential controls and keybinds for Escape from Tarkov. Mastering these will significantly improve your survivability and effectiveness in raids.
| Action | Keybind |
|---|---|
| Movement Forward | W |
| Movement Backward | S |
| Movement Left | A |
| Movement Right | D |
| Jump | Spacebar |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Prone | Z |
| Walk/Run Toggle | Caps Lock |
| Aim Down Sights (ADS) | Right Mouse Button |
| Fire Weapon | Left Mouse Button |
| Reload | R |
| Melee Attack | V |
| Throw Grenade | G |
| Toggle Fire Mode | T |
| Inspect Weapon | Alt + Left Mouse Button |
| Open Inventory | Tab |
| Character Screen | I |
| Health Screen | H |
| Quick Slots | 1-9 |
| Interact/Loot | F |
| Drop Item | Left Alt + G |
| Drop Magazine | Ctrl + Left Click (on magazine in inventory) |
| Check Fire Mode | Double Tap T |
| Check Ammo | Double Tap R |
| Toggle Flashlight/Laser | Left Alt + T |
| Lean Left | Q |
| Lean Right | E |
| Use Meds/Consumables (Quick Slot) | Number keys (assigned to quick slots) |
| Open Map | M |
| Open Journal/Quests | J |
| Open Trader Menu | F1 (when near trader) |
| Open Stash | Alt + S |
| Toggle Compass | Double Tap C |
| Toggle NVG | Right Ctrl + N |
| Toggle Thermals | Right Ctrl + T |
| Voice Commands (Local) | Double Tap Y |
| Voice Commands (All) | Triple Tap Y |
| Mute Microphone | U |
| Toggle Microphone | Right Ctrl + U |
| Sprinting | Hold Left Shift |
| Sprinting Toggle | Double Tap Left Shift |
| Holster Weapon | Double Tap 1-9 (assigned to weapon slot) |
| Draw Weapon | Tap 1-9 (assigned to weapon slot) |
| Turn Head Left | Left Arrow |
| Turn Head Right | Right Arrow |
| Look Up | Up Arrow |
| Look Down | Down Arrow |
| Toggle Helmet Visor | Right Ctrl + H |
| Toggle Face Shield | Right Ctrl + F |
| Toggle Ear Protection | Right Ctrl + E |
| Toggle Magnifier/Scope Zoom | Mouse Wheel Scroll |
| Switch Primary/Secondary Fire Mode | Left Alt + Left Mouse Button |
| Toggle Aim Sensitivity (ADS) | Right Ctrl + Scroll Wheel |
| Quick Save (Not in-game, for reference) | N/A |
| Quick Load (Not in-game, for reference) | N/A |
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