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List of Controls

This is a guide on all the controls and default keybinds in Hytale. See all controls, how to change control settings, and whether or not you can use a controller.

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All Controls and Keybind Settings

Default Keybinds for Mouse and Keyboard

Exploration Keys

Button Keybind
W Move Forwards
S Move Backward
A Move Left
D Move Right
Space Jump
When Flying: Fly Up
Left Ctrl Crouch/Slide/Roll
When Flying: Fly Down
Left Shift Sprint
Left Alt Walk

Actions

Button Keybind
Left Mouse Primary Action
Right Mouse Secondary Action
Q Use Ability 1
E Use Ability 2
R Use Ability 3
Buildings and Furniture: Rotate a Block
F Interact with a Block
Mounts: Mount/Dismount
R Rotate a Block
Z Show Utility Slot Selector
G Drop Item
1 - 9 Hotbar Slot 1 - 9
V Switch Camera Mode
(Switch between first-person and third-person mode)
C Activate Camera Rotation
Enter/Return Toggle Chat

Creative

Button Keybind
Middle Mouse Pick a Block
O Switch Game Mode

Menus

Button Keybind
Tab Open Inventory
N Open Machinima Editor
M Open Map
B Open Creative Tools
P Show Player List

Builder Tools

Button Keybind
L Toggle Builder Tools Legend
J Legend - Previous Page
K Legend - Next Page
Z Undo
Y Redo
Unbound Add/Remove Favorite Material
Keypad 1 Paint Brush Tool
Keypad 2 Sculpt Brush Tool
Keypad 3 Selection Tool
Keypad 4 Paste Tool
Keypad 5 Line Tool
Left Shift Chage Sculpt Brush Modifier
U Use Paint Mode For Brush
Q Select Block from Set
T Paste Preview

Menus

Button Keybind
Tab Open Inventory
N Open Machinima Editor
M Open Map
B Open Creative Tools
P Show Player List

Misc

Button Keybind
F8 Switch HUD Visibility
F11 Toggle Fullscreen
F12 Take Screenshot
/ Command

Debug

Button Keybind
F1 Decrease Speed Multiplier
F2 Increase Speed Multiplier
F3 Toggle Creative Collision
F4 Toggle Fly Camera
F5 Toggle Fly Camera Control Target
F7 Toggle Debug Screens

How to Change Control Settings

Rebind in Settings > Controls

Settings Screen
Keybind settings for the Keyboard and Mouse can be easily switched through the Controls section of the Settings menu. Select the key you wish to change and press the new key you want to use.

Remember to select Save Changes at the bottom right of the screen to apply any changes you've made.

Can You Use a Controller?

Controller Currently Not Supported

Controller Accessibility
Hytale currently does not have controller support. However, according to the developers, it will be added in a future update.
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