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Apex Legends PC Default Shortcuts & Tips

A quick reference guide for the default keyboard controls in Apex Legends on PC, including essential tips for movement, combat, and utility.

Movement & Basic Interaction

Basic Movement

W, A, S, D

Move Forward, Left, Backward, Right

Space

Jump / Ascend

Ctrl

Crouch (Toggle/Hold)

Shift

Sprint (Hold)

Alt

Walk (Hold - Slower, Quieter)

V

Auto Sprint (Toggle)

Q (Hold)

Tactical Ability (Hold to aim/cancel certain abilities)

Z

Ultimate Ability

Advanced Movement Tips

Sliding: Sprint (Shift) then press Crouch (Ctrl). Great for faster downhill movement and making yourself harder to hit.

Bunny Hopping: While sliding, repeatedly tap Space to jump immediately upon landing. Maintain momentum and evade fire.

Wall Bouncing/Jumping: Slide into a wall/surface and press Space immediately as you hit it. Propels you off the surface, useful for repositioning.

Climbing: Approach a ledge and hold Space. Max height is limited, but can access higher ground quickly.

Zipline Jumping: When on a zipline, press Space to detach. Can re-attach by pressing E near it. Tap Space repeatedly for evasive zipline movement.

Supergliding: Frame-perfect input combining jump and crouch at the end of a climb animation. Difficult but provides a large momentum boost.

Interaction

E

Use / Interact (Pick up items, open doors, revive, ride ziplines, etc.)

E (Hold)

Open doors slowly / Revive a downed teammate

Mouse Button 3 (Middle Click)

Contextual Ping / Mark Target (Default)

Mouse Button 3 (Hold)

Open Ping Wheel (Choose specific ping types)

F

Melee Attack

H

Holster Weapon (Run faster, useful for quick repositioning)

Escape

Game Menu / Cancel (Many actions)

G

Throw Ordnance (Grenade)

Combat & Inventory

Weapons

Left Mouse Button

Attack / Fire Weapon

Right Mouse Button

Aim Down Sights (ADS) / Block (with melee weapon)

R

Reload Weapon

Mouse Wheel Up/Down

Swap Primary/Secondary Weapon

1

Select Primary Weapon

2

Select Secondary Weapon

B

Toggle Weapon Fire Mode (If available on weapon)

X

Inspect Weapon

Inventory Management

Tab

Open Inventory Screen

Left Click (in Inventory)

Use/Equip Item

Right Click (in Inventory)

Discard Item

Shift + Left Click (in Inventory)

Split Item Stack

Drag & Drop (in Inventory)

Move items, equip attachments

E (on Deathbox/Loot Tick)

Open Deathbox/Loot UI (Alternatively, Tab)

F (on Attachment)

Equip Attachment to Weapon (Priority system auto-equips compatible items on pick up)

Healing & Shielding

4

Open Health/Shield Item Wheel

4 (Quick Press)

Use previously selected Health/Shield item

5

Use Survival Slot Item (Heat Shield, Mobile Respawn Beacon, etc.)

5 (Hold)

Open Survival Slot Item Wheel

Left Click (in Wheel)

Select and use item from wheel

Right Click (in Wheel)

Cancel item selection

Tip: Prioritize shield healing over health healing in combat, as shields apply instantly upon completion.

Tip: You can ‘quick swap’ shields by picking up a shield from a deathbox or the ground if it has more charge than yours. Press E over it.

Communication & Utility

Ping System (Default)

Mouse Button 3 (Click)

Contextual Ping (Enemy, Loot, Location)

Mouse Button 3 (Double Click)

Enemy Ping (‘Enemy Here’)

Mouse Button 3 (Hold)

Open Ping Wheel

Ping Wheel Options
  • Going Here
  • Enemy Here
  • Looting Here
  • Watching Here
  • Defending Here
  • Needs Healing/Shield
  • Attacking Here
  • Separating

F1 - F5

Pre-set Communication Wheel Phrases (Bindable)

Tip: Ping everything! Enemies, loot you don’t need, dangers. It’s key to team communication without voice chat.

Tip: Ping location on map screen (M) to indicate landing spot or rotation path.

Emotes & Holosprays

N

Open Emote Wheel

Left Click (in Wheel)

Select and use Emote / Holospray

Right Click (in Wheel)

Cancel selection

Tip: Emotes are mostly cosmetic but some legends have unique in-game interactions or movements via emotes.

Tip: Holosprays can be used tactically as distractions or markers, though their primary use is cosmetic.

Other Useful Keys

M

Open Map

~

Toggle Console (Requires enabling in Launch Options)

Enter

Send Chat Message

P

Cycle Spectator Target (When downed or eliminated)

Esc

Open System Menu

Left Alt + F4

Close Game (The classic bailout, use with caution!)