Understand Valorant's default keybinds and learn how to customize them for optimal gameplay and improved aim.
Mastering your controls is fundamental to performing well in Valorant. The default keybinds are standard for most FPS games, but you can customize them extensively in the settings menu. Here are the essential default controls:
- W, A, S, D: Movement (Forward, Left, Back, Right)
- Spacebar: Jump
- Left Mouse Button: Fire Weapon
- Right Mouse Button: Alternate Fire (ADS/Zoom)
- R: Reload
- Shift: Walk (Silent Movement)
- Ctrl: Crouch
- E, Q, C, X: Agent Abilities (E is Signature, Q/C are Basic, X is Ultimate)
- 4: Equip Spike (when attacking)
- 1, 2, 3: Equip Primary, Secondary, Melee Weapon
- B: Buy Menu (during Buy Phase)
- Tab: Scoreboard
- M: Map
We highly recommend spending time in the practice range to get a feel for these controls and experiment with different sensitivity settings for your mouse. Finding the right mouse sensitivity is crucial for accurate aim.
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