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New World Keybinds and Default Controls

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Last updated on: October 2, 2021 11:56 PM

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New World - Keybinds and Default Controls
This is a guide on New World's keybind settings. Read on to know the game's default keybinds and how to change these to better suit your playstyle!

List of Contents

New World Default Keybinds
Movement and Camera Keybinds
User Interface Keybinds
Combat and Interaction Keybinds
Social Keybinds
How to Change Keybinds
Change Keybinds from the Settings Menu
New World Related Guides

New World Default Keybinds

Movement and Camera Keybinds

Default Keybinds
Movement + Camera	User Interface	Combat + Interaction	Social Actions

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Movement
Auto-Run	=
Move Forward	W
Move Backward	S
Move Left	A
Move Right	D
Crouch (Toggle)	C
Prone (Toggle)	Z
Walk	Left CTRL
Jump/Vault	SPACE
Camera
Zoom In / Zoom Out	Mouse Wheel UP / DOWN
Free Look	Left ALT
Hide UI (for screenshots)	Left ALT + H

User Interface Keybinds

Default Keybinds
Movement + Camera	User Interface	Combat + Interaction	Social Actions

Click on the links above to quickly jump to each category of keybinds!

User Interface
Open Inventory	TAB
Map	M
Open Character Screen	K
Open Quest Journal	J
Open Company UI	G
Social Menu	O
Make Camp	Y
Accept / Decline Requests	F1 / F2
Use Repair Kit	T
Show War Tutorial	B
Toggle Army Window	L
Scoreboard	N

Combat and Interaction Keybinds

Default Keybinds
Movement + Camera	User Interface	Combat + Interaction	Social Actions

Click on the links above to quickly jump to each category of keybinds!

User Actions
Select Active Weapon	1 or 2
Use Consumable	3 to 6
Weapon Abilities	Q, R, F
Dodge	Left SHIFT
Sheathe Weapon	X
Interact/Give Up	E
Melee Weapon + Shield Combat
Light Attack	Left Mouse Button (LMB)
Heavy Attack	HOLD Left Mouse Button (LMB)
Block	HOLD Right Mouse Button (RMB)
Ranged Weapon Combat
Shoot	Left Mouse Button
Aim	Right Mouse Button (HOLD)
Life Staff Combat
Target Self	Left CTRL (HOLD)
Exit Auto Target	Middle Mouse Button
Cycle Between Targets	Mouse Wheel UP or DOWN

Fishing and Furnishing

Fishing
Toggle Fishing Mode	F3
Equip Bait	R
Cast / Hook / Reel	Left Mouse Button
Reset Cast / Exit Fishing	Right Mouse Button
Housing (Inside Player Home)
Decorate	B
Menu	N
Exit	L
Confirm	Left Mouse Button
Grid Placement	Left ALT
Lock to Surface	Left CTRL

Social Keybinds

Default Keybinds
Movement + Camera	User Interface	Combat + Interaction	Social Actions

Click on the links above to quickly jump to each category of keybinds!

Social Actions
Enter Chat	ENTER
Issue Chat Command	/ + Command
Push-To-Talk	V
Open Emote Menu	P
Social Actions	H
Toggle PvP	U
Forfeit Duel	F2
Ping (when in a Group)	Middle Mouse Button
Ping Wheel	Middle Mouse Button (HOLD)

Chat Commands

Chat Commands
Sit Down	/sit
"Flex" Emote	/flex
"Point" Emote	/go
"Come Here" Emote	/here
Wave Hand	/wave
"No" Emote	/no
Cheer	/cheer
Throw Dice	/dice
"Thumbs Up" Emote	/thumbs
Dance	/dance

How to Change Keybinds

Change Keybinds from the Settings Menu

You can change your default keybinds by hitting ESC and selecting the Settings Menu at the top of your screen. Navigate to the Key Bindings tab and change it from there.

Remap and Assign Keybinds to Actions

New World - Re-mapping Keybinds

To map a key to an action, select the action from the key bindings tab, then press the keyboard key or mouse button you want to map it to. To unbind an action, simply hover over it and hit the right mouse button (RMB).

New World Related Guides

Tips and Tricks Partial

Tips and Tricks: Beginner's Guide to New World

Tier Lists
Best Weapon Combos	Best Starter Weapons
Game Mechanics
How to Set Up and Upgrade Camps	Factions Guide
Fast Travel Guide	Repair Guide
How to Play with Friends	Gem Sockets Guide
How to Cleanse Portals	Azoth Staff Guide
Crafting Guide	How to Gain Territory Standing
Respec Guide	Stats Guide
Leveling Rewards	AFK Timer Guide
How to Sell Items	How to Enable PvP
How to Create and Join a Faction Company	New World Keybinds
How to Split Item Stacks	Housing System
List of Damage Types and Effects	Outpost Rush Guide
Guides
Character Creation Guide	Leveling Guide
Controller Support	How to Get Azoth
How to Track Resources	List of Marauder Gear and Resources
List of Syndicate Gear and Resources	List of Covenant Gear and Resources
Trading Post Guide	How to Farm Faction Tokens
Money Making Guide	List of Legendary Weapons
Timeless Shards Guide	Gypsum Guide
Trade Skill Aptitude System
FAQs
What Happens When You Die?	What to Do With Old Gear
How to Use Voice Chat

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