Keybinds and Controls Reference
Efficiently navigating and interacting within Garry's Mod relies heavily on understanding its default keybinds and controls. From basic movement and camera manipulation to toolgun functions and spawning entities, a solid grasp of the controls can sificantly enhance your gameplay experience. This section provides a comprehensive reference for the most commonly used keybinds.
Mastering Garry's Mod controls is essential for both new and experienced players. Here's a breakdown of the default keybinds:
Movement and Camera
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
W, A, S, D |
Move Forward, Left, Backward, Right |
Space |
Jump / Move Up (in Freecam) |
C |
Crouch / Move Down (in Freecam) |
Shift |
Sprint / Speed Boost |
Ctrl |
Walk (slow movement) |
Mouse Movement |
Look Around / Aim |
E |
Use / Interact / Pick Up (with Physgun) |
Q |
Open Spawnmenu |
F1 |
Open Toolgun |
F2 |
Open Vehicle Menu |
F3 |
Open Player Model Menu |
F4 |
Open NPC Menu |
F5 |
Open Weapon Menu |
F6 |
Open Effect Menu |
F7 |
Open Tool Menu |
F8 |
Open Color Picker |
F9 |
Open Save/Load Menu |
F10 |
Open Options Menu |
F11 |
Open Scoreboard |
F12 |
Take Screenshot |
~ (Tilde) |
Open Developer Console |
Toolgun and Physgun Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Left Mouse Button |
Primary Action (e.g., Shoot, Weld, Spawn) |
Right Mouse Button |
Secondary Action (e.g., Aim, Detach, Rotate) |
R |
Reload / Reset Tool Settings |
Scroll Wheel |
Cycle Tools / Adjust Settings |
Mouse Wheel Click (Middle Button) |
Pick Tool / Entity |
Numpad Controls (Precision Building)
These are crucial for fine adjustments when building:
- Numpad 8, 2, 4, 6: Nudge forward, backward, left, right.
- Numpad 7, 1: Nudge up, down.
- Numpad 9, 3: Rotate pitch up, down.
- Numpad /, *: Rotate yaw left, right.
- Numpad +, -: Rotate roll clockwise, counter-clockwise.
- Numpad 5, 0: Scale down, up (less common).
Note: You can customize these keybinds in Garry's Mod's Options menu under 'Keyboard.'