Overview
Keyboard controls for Fallout. Just Fallout. Make sure Fallout is what your game is called before looking up these controls. I’m not responsible if you press a button that does something you didn’t want to do.
Foreword
Just so this is clear, these keybindings are for Fallout and no other game. Before commenting that these don’t work, check to make sure that the game you’re playing is actually Fallout and not one of its spinoff titles. If the following images look foreign, you’re probably looking at the wrong guide. Just a heads up.
The screenshot with the power armor is the startup screen for Fallout. If you don’t see this when you start the game, you’re not playing Fallout and I cannot guarantee that these controls will work for you.
[F1] In-game Help
[File] Open properties of game, go to local files tab, browse local files, find the folder called “Manual,” and you should find two .pdf files in there. One is strictly the keybindings, and the other is the full manual.
There. Three ways to get those darn keybindings. If, by some unlikely chance of fate, none of this is viewable, then you’re in luck! I’ve recorded all most of these things in the guide (no functions), too. That information is practically obsolete now, since I figured out I could’ve uploaded external screenshots, but, ya know, live and learn.
Standard Shortcuts
The basics. Most can be used during combat. Some of these may be unnecessary for normal play.
[Esc] : Access your pause menu.
[Tab] : View your local map.
[Enter] : End combat.
[Space Bar] : During combat, end your turn. If safe, end combat.
[Arrow Keys] : Move the camera.
[Home] : Center the camera on your character.
[1 ~ 8] : Activate skill with corresponding number.
- [1] Sneak
- [2] Lockpick
- [3] Steal
- [4] Traps
- [5] First Aid
- [6] Doctor
- [7] Science
- [8] Repair
” I ” : Bring up your inventory. Uses 4 AP in combat per use.
“O” : Access pause menu.
“P” : Bring up Pipboy.
“A” : Initiate combat.
“S” : View skills.
“Z” : Rest for a set amount of time. Not available at certain locations or in combat.
“C” : Bring up a detailed report of your character’s stats.
“B” : Swap your currently equipped item for your second one. Does not use AP in combat.
“N” : Cycle through alternate actions with your currently equipped item.
“M” : Change cursor mode.
[Ctrl] + “Q” : Quit the game.
[Ctrl] + “X” : ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
[Ctrl] + “P” : PAUSE the game. Not to be confused with the pause menu.
[Ctrl] + “S” : Save game.
[Ctrl] + “L” : Load game.
[Ctrl] + “M”: End combat.
[Shift] + <LMB> : Run to location of cursor.
Dialogue Shortcuts
For dialogue or inventory use only.
[Esc] : Close non-dialogue menues. While bartering, cancel barter.
[Arrow Keys] : Scroll through your inventory.
[0 ~ 9] : Choose a dialogue option.
“A” : Ask
“B” : Barter
[Ctrl] + [Arrow Keys] : While accessing another inventory, scroll through that inventory.
Other Shortcuts
Utility, info and aesthetics.
[F6] : Quicksave
[F7] : Quickload
[ + ] : Increase in-game brightness.
[ – ] : Decrease in-game brightness.
[ > ] : Rotate character 1 hex clockwise.
[ < ] : Rotate character 1 hex counterclockwise.
[ ? ] : Display the in-game date and time on the in-game monitor.
[Ctrl] + “V” : Display game version on the in-game monitor.
Afterword
Sooo… yeah. That’s it. Enjoy your adventures in a post-nuclear wasteland.