
Don't Starve Together Keyboard Shortcuts & Key Bindings List
Posted at: 2025.9.4
A quick reference guide to keyboard controls and shortcuts for Don't Starve Together. This guide covers essential bindings for basic controls, crafting, communication, and navigating the menu and UI systems effectively.
Table Of Contents
Basic Controls
Starting with the basics. Movement uses the standard WASD layout and camera rotation will feel familiar, but you'll also find some unique bindings for specific actions like attacking and auto-interacting.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up | W |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Rotate Camera (Counter-Clockwise) | Q |
| Rotate Camera (Clockwise) | E |
| Zoom In / Out | Wheel Up/Wheel Down |
| Primary Action (Gather / Interact) | Space |
| Attack | F |
| Inspect | Alt |
| Force Attack | Left Ctrl |
| Open Map | M |
Crafting
These are the keybindings for the crafting menu, which is absolutely essential for your survival. You'll be using these constantly, so it's definitely worth taking the time to memorize them.
Communication
Keybindings for chat and messages during multiplayer sessions. The setup is a bit specific to DST, so you'll want to learn these if you plan on communicating with your team often.