Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid Controls Guide

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Becoming proficient with the controls in Project Zomboid is crucial for staying alive in its unforgiving, zombie-filled environment. Survivors must use the game’s available controls to make conscious decisions, such as attacking or running away, which ultimately affect their survival. So, continue reading to learn more about the controls and keybinds for Project Zomboid and become a master survivor in Knox Country.

All Project Zomboid Controls and Keybinds

The following controls and keybinds for Project Zomboid follow Build 41. Some controls may change with future builds.

Keyboard & Mouse

Note that most Project Zomboid controls and keybinds are editable. Players can modify certain controls to help fit their preferred playstyle.

Player Control

Forward: W
Backward: S
Left: A
Right: D
Run: Left Shift
Sprint: Left Alt
Rotate Building: R
Toggle Mode: Tab
Cancel Action: Escape
Walk To: Y

Note: Players can toggle Left Shift to jog or double-tap Left Shift or Left ALT to Sprint.

Combat

Sneak: C
Aim: Left Control
Shove/Stomp: Space
Rack Firearm: X
Reload Weapon: R
Manual Floor Attack: Left Alt

Note: Players can toggle Left Control to Aim and also let the game auto-detect prone or standing attacks.

Vehicle

Start Vehicle Engine: N
Toggle Vehicle Headlights: F
Vehicle Heater: O
Vehicle Info: U
Horn: Q
Vehicle Radial Menu: V
Switch Seat: Z

User Interface

Toggle Crafting UI: B
Main Menu: Escape
Toggle Inventory: I
Toggle Skill Panel: L
Toggle Health Panel: H
Toggle Moveable Panel Mode: ]
Toggle Map: M
Take Screenshot: F10
Toggle Survival Guide: F1
Display FPS: K
Pause: F2
Normal Speed: F3
Fast Forward x1: F4
Fast Forward x2: F5
Fast Forward x3: F6
Zoom In: =
Zoom Out: .

Hotkeys

Hotbar 1: 1
Hotbar 2: 2
Hotbar 3: 3
Hotbar 4: 4
Hotbar 5: 5
Equip/Turn/Off Light Source: F

Multiplayer

Toggle Safety: G
Toggle Chat: T
Alt Toggle Chat: Return
Switch Chat Stream: Tab

Voice

Push-to-Talk: Left Alt

NPC Interaction

Shout: Q
Emotes Wheel (long press): Q

Debug

Toggle Lua Debugger: F11
Toggle Lua Console: `
Toggle God Mode and Invisible: N
Toggle Models Enabled: F3
Toggle Animation Text: F6

Search Mode

Toggle Search Mode: End

Gamepad

It’s important to mention that the gamepad controls for Project Zomboid are displayed with the configurations of an Xbox controller. Although it’s possible to use other gamepads with other button layouts, such as the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, the game will still display the button configurations of an Xbox controller, which may confuse some players.