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Summary of Keyboard Controls for "Genshin Impact" - PC Shortcut List

This detailed summary covers handy keyboard shortcuts for the PC version of the popular open-world RPG "Genshin Impact," from basic controls to character switching and menu operations based on the latest information. It includes all the essential controls that beginners to advanced players should remember.

Posted at: 2025.10.10

Table Of Contents

Basic Controls
Menu Controls
Shortcut Roulette

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Basic Controls

Genshin Impact's keyboard and mouse controls are based on the standard WASD layout common in FPS games, with original elemental keys assigned. Players familiar with FPS games can start playing immediately with WASD, but memorizing the elemental key assignments allows quick switching of elemental vision and character changes, greatly improving play efficiency and operability.

Action	Shortcut
Forward	W
Backward	S
Move Left	A
Move Right	D
Walk/Run Toggle / Dive	Left Ctrl
Normal Attack	Left Click
Elemental Skill	E
Elemental Burst	Q
Dash	Left Shift or Right Click
Aim Mode Toggle	R
Jump	Space
Drop	X
Pick up / Talk	F
Utility Item	Z
Utility Item Shortcut	Hold Z key
Special Action	T
Quest Tracking ON	V
Interrupt Challenge	P
Character Switch	1/2/3/4/5
Character Switch & Elemental Burst	Left Alt + Character Switch
Shortcut Call	Tab
Elemental Vision	Mouse Wheel Click
Party Member Switch	Number keys 1–5
Party Member Switch + Elemental Burst	Left Alt + Number keys 1–5

These are key assignments for displaying various in-game menus and screens. Generally, the first letter of English words is used, and function keys are assigned, making them relatively easy to remember.

Action	Shortcut
Open Bag	B
Open Character Screen	C
Open Map	M
Open Menu Screen	Esc
Open Adventure's Handbook	F1
Open Multiplayer Screen	F2
Open Wish Screen	F3
Open Journey Screen	F4
Open Event Screen	F5
Open System Screen	F6
Open Furnishing Screen	F7
Toggle Quest Menu	J
Open Notices Detail	Y
Open Chat Screen	Enter
Check Special Environment Notes	U
View Tutorial	G
Call Mouse Cursor	Left Alt
Open Team Formation Screen	L
Open Friends Screen	O
Open Quest Menu	J
Quest Navigation	V

Shortcut Roulette

Genshin Impact has a convenient feature called "Shortcut Roulette" to efficiently switch items and operations in-game. It can be called by holding the Tab key in keyboard and mouse mode, so be sure to remember this.

Action	Shortcut
Call Shortcut Roulette	Hold Tab key (default)

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