Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics in Grim Dawn. Master your character's actions, navigation, and combat basics to conquer the world of Cairn.
This guide covers the fundamental controls and movement mechanics essential for playing Grim Dawn. Understanding these basics will allow you to navigate the world, manage your character, and engage in combat effectively.
| Action | Default Keybind |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Auto-Attack/Move | Left Mouse Button |
| Interact/Loot | Left Mouse Button |
| Use Skill 1 | 1 |
| Use Skill 2 | 2 |
| Use Skill 3 | 3 |
| Use Skill 4 | 4 |
| Use Skill 5 | 5 |
| Use Skill 6 | 6 |
| Use Skill 7 | 7 |
| Use Skill 8 | 8 |
| Use Skill 9 | 9 |
| Use Skill 0 | 0 |
| Use Health Potion | Q |
| Use Energy Potion | E |
| Open Character Sheet | C |
| Open Inventory | I |
| Open Quest Log | J |
| Open World Map | M |
| Open Mini-Map | Numpad 0 |
| Rotate Camera Left | Q |
| Rotate Camera Right | E |
| Zoom In | Mouse Wheel Up |
| Zoom Out | Mouse Wheel Down |
| Toggle Overhead Map | Tab |
| Toggle Stance | X |
| Force Move/Attack | Shift + Left Mouse Button |
| Target Self | F1 |
| Target Ally 1 | F2 |
| Target Ally 2 | F3 |
| Target Ally 3 | F4 |
| Target Ally 4 | F5 |
| Target Ally 5 | F6 |
| Target Ally 6 | F7 |
| Target Ally 7 | F8 |
| Target Ally 8 | F9 |
| Target Ally 9 | F10 |
| Target Ally 0 | F11 |
| Screenshot | Print Screen |
| Toggle UI | Ctrl + |
| Toggle UI (Alt) | Alt + |
| Toggle UI (Shift) | Shift + |
| Toggle UI (Ctrl) | Ctrl + |
| Toggle UI (Alt+Shift) | Alt + Shift + |
| Toggle UI (Alt+Ctrl) | Alt + Ctrl + |
| Toggle UI (Shift+Ctrl) | Shift + Ctrl + |
| Toggle UI (Alt+Shift+Ctrl) | Alt + Shift + Ctrl + |
| Toggle UI (F1-F12) | F1-F12 |
| Toggle UI (Ctrl+F1-F12) | Ctrl + F1-F12 |
| Toggle UI (Alt+F1-F12) | Alt + F1-F12 |
| Toggle UI (Shift+F1-F12) | Shift + F1-F12 |
| Toggle UI (Ctrl+Alt+F1-F12) | Ctrl + Alt + F1-F12 |
| Toggle UI (Ctrl+Shift+F1-F12) | Ctrl + Shift + F1-F12 |
| Toggle UI (Alt+Shift+F1-F12) | Alt + Shift + F1-F12 |
| Toggle UI (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F1-F12) | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F1-F12 |
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