Default PUBG Keyboard Controls – 2023

PUBG Keyboard Controls Guide, listed here in an easy-to-read format for quick reference. Keyboard controls can be a bit of a personal preference thing and so I feel it’s best to start of learning the default keyboard controls.

I would recommend learning/using the WASD keyboard controls as these are pretty standard across lots of games with only small variations. If you learn the PUBG keyboard controls then it’s an easy transition to Apex Legends or Fortnite. Doing this means you will not need to learn a new layout apart from one or two keys.

What does WASD mean in games?

WASD Keys are the group of Keyboard Controls used by most games. They are located to the left side of the keyboard and utilise the top 2 rows of letters just below the numbers. Most games use this set of keys and so it’s easy, once learnt, to switch to other similar games.

What are the default PC PUBG Keyboard Controls / Keybinds

All the PUBG Keyboard Controls can be viewed via the Settings, Key Guide page and are listed below. If you manually change any keyboard controls / bindings then they will be reflected here. This is covered in How to change the PUBG Keyboard Controls

  • Click the Cog in the top right corner
  • Click Key Guide
PUBG Keyboard Controls - Key Guide
PUBG Keyboard Controls – Key Guide

You will then be presented with 8 Tabs for configuring the PUBG Keyboard Controls.

  • Common
  • Combat
  • Combat Advanced
  • Vehicle
  • Vehicle Advanced
  • Swim
  • MAP
  • UI
PUBG Keyboard Controls - Key Guide
PUBG Keyboard Controls – Key Guide

How to change the PUBG Keyboard Controls

If you wish to change the PUBG Keyboard Controls then this is covered in my separate guide:  How to change the PUBG Keyboard Controls.  The Best thing is to keep trying different layouts until you find the Best PUBG Keyboard Controls

I have included the Secondary Key slot in the tables below, alongside the default key as there are sometimes situations that it’s good to have 2 keys bound for a single action. Maybe if your used to Fortnite Keybinds and crouch using L Ctrl

How do you reset PUBG Keyboard Controls to Default

If you change your PUBG Default Keyboard Controls but then don’t like them and wish to roll back to the original controls, check on the Settings Menu, and on the bottom of each page you will see  APPLY   BACK   DEFUALT.   Click Default to return to standard.

Defualt PUBG Keyboard Controls
Defualt PUBG Keyboard Controls

Common PUBG Keyboard Controls

These are the most commonly used keys by most of the top games, if you keep with at least these keys as default then you will find it easier to transition quicker to other games. Of course, there is always exceptions to the rules and you should have your keyboard controls as comfortable as possible.

After playing Fortnite, where Crouch is Left Ctrl, and coming to PUBG is C and so this felt a bit odd at first but I now remap my Fortnite Keybinds to C. Use whatever Keyboard Control suit you best and feels comfortable.

PUBG Keyboard Controls - Common Keys
PUBG Keyboard Controls – Common Keys

ActionPrimary KeySecondery Key
Move ForwardWUp Arrow
Move LeftALeft Arrow
Move BackwardSDown Arrow
Move RightDArrow Right
Jump / VaultSpace Bar
SprintLeft Shift
Auto RunEquals
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Num Lock
CrouchC
Free LookL Alt
WalkL Ctrl
Prone (Lay down)Z
Toggle PerspectiveV
InteractF

Combat PUBG Keyboard Controls

PUBG Keyboard Controls - Combat Keys
PUBG Keyboard Controls – Combat Keys

ActionPrimary KeySecondery Key
1Primary Weapon 1
2Primary Weapon 2
3Secondary Weapon
4Melee Weapon
5Throwables
QPeek (Lean) Left
EPeek (Lean) Right
RReload
XHolster Weapons (Allows for faster running)
BCycle Firing Mode (Single/Auto)
Mouse Button 1Fire
Mouse Button 2ADS (Aim Down Sights)

Combat Advanced PUBG Keyboard Controls

PUBG Keyboard Controls - Combat Advanced Keys
PUBG Keyboard Controls – Combat Advanced Keys

ActionPrimary KeySecondery Key
RCook Grenade
L ShiftHold Breath (Helps with aim)
L Alt
Page UpIncrease Zeroing
Page DownDecrease Zeroing
Mouse Wheel UpScope Zoom In
Increase Reticle Brightness (While Aiming)
Mouse Wheel DownScope Zoom Out
Decrease Reticle Brightness (While Aiming)
Right ClickToggle Canted Sights (Toggle sight settings)
Toggle Throwing Stance

Vehicle PUBG Keyboard Controls

PUBG Keyboard Controls - Vehicle Keys
PUBG Keyboard Controls – Vehicle Keys

ActionPrimary KeySecondery Key
Ctrl + 1Vechicle Driver's Seat
Ctrl + 2Move to Vehicle Seat 2
WAccelerate
ASteer Left
SBrake / Reverse
DSteer Right
L ShiftBoost
SpaceHandbrake
Left Mouse ButtonHorn (Beep, Beep)

Vehicle Advanced PUBG Keyboard Controls

PUBG Keyboard Controls - Vehicle Advanced Keys
PUBG Keyboard Controls – Vehicle Advanced Keys

ActionPrimary KeySecondery Key
QAir Control - Lean Left
WMotor Glider - Pitch Up
EAir Control - Lean Right
AMotor Glider - Roll Left
SMotor Glider - Pitch Down
DMotor Glider - Roll Right
L ShiftMotor Glider - Increase Throttle
ZToggle Ignition
L CtrlMotor Glider - Decrease Throttle
SpaceAir Control - Lean Back
R Ctrl ???Air Control - Lean Forward

Swim PUBG Keyboard Controls

PUBG Keyboard Controls - Swim Keys
PUBG Keyboard Controls – Swim Keys

ActionPrimary KeySecondery Key
WSwim Forward
ASwim Left
SSwim Right
DStop, Swim Backward
L ShiftSwim Faster
CD
SpaceSwim Up

MAP PUBG Keyboard Controls

PUBG Keyboard Controls - Map Keys
PUBG Keyboard Controls – Map Keys

ActionPrimary KeySecondery Key
InsertMark my Location
DeleteDelete Marker
SpaceView my Location
Wheel UpZoom In
Wheel DownZoom Out
Right Mouse ButonPlace Marker on Map
Alt + Right Mouse ButtonAdd Waypoints
Alt + DeleteRemove all Waypoints

UI PUBG Keyboard Controls

PUBG Keyboard Controls - UI Keys
PUBG Keyboard Controls – UI Keys

ActionPrimary KeySecondery Key
F3Radio Message Wheel
F4Action Wheel
~Heal Items Wheel
Ctrl + UToggle UI
IInventory
GThrowable items Wheel
NExtended Mini-map
MMap

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