Rust Keyboard Shortcuts & Key Bindings List

Table Of Contents

Avatar Controls
Inventory
Instruments

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Avatar Controls

First, here are the basic avatar controls for Rust.

The key bindings are almost identical to standard FPS games, so if you're used to FPS titles, you should have no trouble adapting.

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Left	`S`
Move Backward	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Sprint	`Left Shift`
Crouch	`Left Ctrl`
Jump	`Space`
Primary Attack	`Left Click`
Secondary Attack	`Right Click`
Use	`E`
Reload	`R`
Free Look	`Alt`
Toggle Flashlight	`F`
Voice Chat	`V`
Chat	`Enter`
Gesture	`B`
Change Vehicle Seat	`X`
Compass	`C`
Open Map	`G`

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Inventory

Next, inventory controls are essential for handling materials and weapons in Rust's survival life.

These keys are especially important for building and crafting, so learn them to speed up your gameplay.

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Inventory	`Tab`
Toggle Crafting	`Q`
Slot 1	`1`
Slot 2	`2`
Slot 3	`3`
Slot 4	`4`
Slot 5	`5`
Slot 6	`6`
Holster Item	`7`
Next Slot	`Wheel Down`
Previous Slot	`Wheel Up`
Drop Item (Single)	`Middle Click`
Drop Item (Stack)	`ShiftMiddle Click`
Hover Loot	`H`

Instruments

One unique feature in Rust is musical instruments, available via DLC. Playing instruments requires knowing the key binds, and while it takes practice, it's fun once you get the hang of it.

Action	Shortcut
A Note	`Numpad 6`
A# Note	`Numpad +Numpad 6`
G Note	`Numpad 5`
G# Note	`Numpad +Numpad 5`
C Note	`Numpad 1`
C# Note	`Numpad +Numpad 1`
D Note	`Numpad 2`
D# Note	`Numpad +Numpad 2`
E Note	`Numpad 3`
E# Note	`Numpad +Numpad 3`
F Note	`Numpad 4`
F# Note	`Numpad +Numpad 4`
B Note	`Numpad 7`
B# Note	`Numpad +Numpad 7`
Sharp Note	`Numpad +`
Octave Up	`Numpad Enter`

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