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Basic Controls & Movement — Grim Dawn Guide
Grim Dawn

Basic Controls & Movement — Grim Dawn Guide

Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics in Grim Dawn. Master your character's actions, navigation, and combat basics to conquer the world of Cairn.

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Basic Controls & Movement — Grim Dawn Guide

Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics in Grim Dawn. Master your character's actions, navigation, and combat basics to conquer the world of Cairn.

This guide covers the fundamental controls and movement mechanics essential for playing Grim Dawn. Understanding these basics will allow you to navigate the world, manage your character, and engage in combat effectively.

ActionDefault Keybind
Move ForwardW
Move BackwardS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
Auto-Attack/MoveLeft Mouse Button
Interact/LootLeft Mouse Button
Use Skill 11
Use Skill 22
Use Skill 33
Use Skill 44
Use Skill 55
Use Skill 66
Use Skill 77
Use Skill 88
Use Skill 99
Use Skill 00
Use Health PotionQ
Use Energy PotionE
Open Character SheetC
Open InventoryI
Open Quest LogJ
Open World MapM
Open Mini-MapNumpad 0
Rotate Camera LeftQ
Rotate Camera RightE
Zoom InMouse Wheel Up
Zoom OutMouse Wheel Down
Toggle Overhead MapTab
Toggle StanceX
Force Move/AttackShift + Left Mouse Button
Target SelfF1
Target Ally 1F2
Target Ally 2F3
Target Ally 3F4
Target Ally 4F5
Target Ally 5F6
Target Ally 6F7
Target Ally 7F8
Target Ally 8F9
Target Ally 9F10
Target Ally 0F11
ScreenshotPrint Screen
Toggle UICtrl +
Toggle UI (Alt)Alt +
Toggle UI (Shift)Shift +
Toggle UI (Ctrl)Ctrl +
Toggle UI (Alt+Shift)Alt + Shift +
Toggle UI (Alt+Ctrl)Alt + Ctrl +
Toggle UI (Shift+Ctrl)Shift + Ctrl +
Toggle UI (Alt+Shift+Ctrl)Alt + Shift + Ctrl +
Toggle UI (F1-F12)F1-F12
Toggle UI (Ctrl+F1-F12)Ctrl + F1-F12
Toggle UI (Alt+F1-F12)Alt + F1-F12
Toggle UI (Shift+F1-F12)Shift + F1-F12
Toggle UI (Ctrl+Alt+F1-F12)Ctrl + Alt + F1-F12
Toggle UI (Ctrl+Shift+F1-F12)Ctrl + Shift + F1-F12
Toggle UI (Alt+Shift+F1-F12)Alt + Shift + F1-F12
Toggle UI (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F1-F12)Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F1-F12

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