Keyboard Layout and Key Bindings for APEX LEGENDS
Here is a summary of the keyboard layout and key bindings for playing the PC version of APEX LEGENDS with a keyboard and mouse.
Posted at: 2025.2.4
Table Of Contents
Movement Controls
Let's start with movement controls. Since APEX LEGENDS is an FPS game, the basic controls are similar to other FPS games, so players who are used to PC games—especially FPS titles—will likely get accustomed quickly.
| Action | Shortcut / Key Binding |
|---|---|
| Move | W/A/S/D |
| Sprint | Hold Left Shift |
| Action / Pick Up | E |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | Toggle with C or hold Left Ctrl |
Weapon & Attack Controls
Next, let's look at the keyboard layout and key bindings for attack actions, which are central to the game.
While using the mouse for attacking and aiming is standard, APEX LEGENDS also features unique key bindings for abilities, so be sure to remember these as well.
| Action | Shortcut / Key Binding |
|---|---|
| Attack | Left Click |
| Aim Down Sights | Right Click |
| Switch Weapon | Scroll |
| Holster Weapon | 3 |
| Reload | R |
| Equip Grenade | G |
| Tactical Ability | Q |
| Ultimate Ability | Z |
| Inspect Weapon | N |
| Melee | V |
Other Key Bindings
Finally, let's take a look at some of the other key bindings.
Some actions use the number keys, and since "Holster Weapon (key 3)" is adjacent to them, be careful not to press the wrong key by mistake. If you find it difficult, consider using a gamepad.
| Action | Shortcut / Key Binding |
|---|---|
| Use Health Item | 4 |
| Health Wheel | Hold 4 |
| Character-Specific Action | H |
| Ping | Mouse Wheel Click |
| Ping (Enemy Spotted) | Double Mouse Wheel Click |
| Map | M |
| Inventory | Tab |