Cyberpunk 2077 Keyboard Controls <FHD 2027>
Cyberpunk 2077 — Keyboard Controls Guide
Cyberpunk 2077 uses a PC-friendly control scheme that’s flexible and customizable. Below is a concise, organized reference for the default keyboard controls, tips for remapping, and a few practical shortcuts to improve comfort and performance.
Long Review: Cyberpunk 2077 Keyboard & Mouse Controls – High Customization, Heavy Learning Curve
Verdict: 8/10 – Deeply customizable and responsive, but suffers from default keybind sprawl and a few clunky vehicle/physics interactions.
After 150+ hours in Night City (across versions 1.6 and 2.0+ Phantom Liberty), I’ve come to appreciate and occasionally curse the KBM setup. Here’s the full breakdown.
UI & Menus
| Action | Key | | :--- | :--- | | Open Main Menu | Esc | | Open Character / Inventory | I | | Open Journal / Quests | J | | Open Map | M | | Open Cyberware / Skills | P | | Open Crafting / Backpack | O | | Open Phone | T | | Skip Dialogue | C (hold to skip entire line) | | Answer / Ignore Call | Space (answer) / Tab (ignore) | cyberpunk 2077 keyboard controls
The Menus & Cyberware: Managing Your HUD
You will spend almost as much time in menus as you do on the streets. Inventory management is key to staying alive.
| Action | Default Key | Utility | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Open Menu | Esc | Saves, settings, and quit. | | Character / Cyberware | I (Inventory) | Stats, armor, and perks. | | Map | M | The most important key. Fast travel points are here. | | Journal / Quests | J | Tracks main jobs and gigs. | | Crafting / Backpack | K | Upgrade weapon components and ammo. | | Phone (Holocall) | T | Answer calls from fixers. Hold to decline. | | Skip Dialog | C | Use judiciously; you might skip choices. |
Pro Inventory Navigation: Use the Arrow Keys or Mouse Wheel to scroll through weapon lists. Press F to dismantle junk items. Cyberpunk 2077 — Keyboard Controls Guide Cyberpunk 2077
Combat & Aiming
- Left Mouse Button — Primary fire / melee attack
- Right Mouse Button — Aim / alternate fire (hold)
- R — Reload
- Q — Quick melee (heavy attack or brawl)
- X — Swap firing mode / weapon-specific action
- Tab — Quick hack UI / scanner (hold to view loot and enemies)
- Middle Mouse Button / Scroll Click — Tactical item or grenade (depends on bindings)
**VI. Advanced Controls (Stealth & Body)
These controls are vital for stealth builds or clearing enemies quietly.
| Action | Default Key |
| :--- | :--- |
| Grapple / Grab Enemy | F (while behind an enemy) |
| Takedown (Lethal/Non-Lethal) | Left Mouse Button (while holding enemy) |
| Dispose of Body | F (while holding enemy near a container) |
| Carry Body | R (after grappling) |
II. Combat & Weapons
Cyberpunk 2077 is a first-person shooter at its core. These controls cover aiming, shooting, and melee combat. The Menus & Cyberware: Managing Your HUD You
| Action | Default Key |
| :--- | :--- |
| Attack / Shoot | Left Mouse Button |
| Aim Down Sights (ADS) | Right Mouse Button |
| Reload | R |
| Melee Attack (Quick) | Right Mouse Button (while weapon is holstered) |
| Heavy Attack (Melee) | Hold Right Mouse Button (then release) |
| Block / Parry (Melee) | Hold Left Mouse Button (while unarmed or holding blade) |
| Throw Grenade | G |
| Next Weapon | Scroll Wheel Up (or hold Alt and move mouse) |
| Previous Weapon | Scroll Wheel Down |
| Holster Weapon | Double Tap Alt (Hold Alt + Z is common alternate) |
| Use Consumable | X (uses the item in the quick slot) |
6. User Interface & HUD
Managing your inventory, journal, and phone is frequent.
- Character Menu (Inventory/Cyberware):
I - Journal:
J - Map:
M - Phone:
T- Once the phone is open, use the mouse to select contacts.
- Crafting:
Escape-> Crafting Tab. - Quick Save:
F5 - Quick Load:
F9 - Open Main Menu / Pause:
Escape