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Key Assignments and Shortcuts for Keyboard Operations in "Valorant"

A complete guide covering key assignments and shortcuts for keyboard operations in Valorant. From basic to advanced operations, we have clearly organized practical in-game controls.

Posted at: 2025.10.3

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Basic Operations

In the highly competitive Valorant, combining key operations with a high-end keyboard enables more precise and faster actions than your rivals.

At the core of this is movement using WASD. The basic operations of Valorant are the same as in common FPS games: moving with the WASD keys, walking with the Shift key, and crouching with the Ctrl key.

This is something you absolutely need to learn, so make sure to master it.

ActionShortcut
Move ForwardW
Move BackwardS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
WalkLeft Shift
JumpSpace
CrouchLeft Ctrl

Weapons and Shooting

Next in importance are the weapon and shooting key operations. While the main controls here are with the mouse, actions like switching weapons, switching to a knife, or dropping a weapon are used quite frequently, so be sure to learn them.

Also, to improve aiming accuracy, you should definitely master "Zoom Level Toggle (Left Alt)".

ActionShortcut
FireLeft Mouse Button
Alternate FireRight Mouse Button
ReloadR
Equip Primary Weapon1
Equip Secondary Weapon2
Equip Knife3
Equip Spike4
Next WeaponMouse Wheel Up
Previous WeaponMouse Wheel Down
Drop Equipped ItemG
Inspect WeaponY
Zoom Level ToggleLeft Alt

Abilities

In Valorant, effectively using each agent’s unique abilities can greatly change the course of a battle.

Practicing to activate the abilities assigned to Q, E, C, and X without taking your fingers off the movement keys (WASD) is the key to improving.

However, since they are close to the WASD keys, it is easy to input the wrong key until you get used to it, so be patient in learning them.

ActionShortcut
Ability 1Q
Ability 2E
Ability 3C
UltimateX

Interface

Interface operations are essential for managing information during the game.

Although they may not seem to be used often, quickly operating things like the map display can greatly improve decision-making speed during matches.

ActionShortcut
Scoreboard (Hold)Tab
Map Display (Toggle)M
Map Display (Hold)Caps Lock
Open Shop (Armory)B
Show Teammate Loadout (Hold)L
Combat ReportN
Agent Ability InfoF1
Cursor ToggleLeft Alt + Tab

Object Interaction

Interacting with objects and the Spike on the map is a crucial factor that can determine victory or defeat.

Performing these actions quickly and accurately secures a tactical advantage around objects and supports the execution of team strategies.

ActionShortcut
Use ObjectF
Plant/Defuse SpikeF
Use SprayT

Communication

Communication is also important in Valorant. Voice chat and the ping function are absolutely critical actions for teamwork, so make sure to master the key assignments and be ready to use them immediately.

ActionShortcut
Party Voice ChatU
Team Voice ChatV
Ping (Tap) / Ping Wheel (Hold)Z
Radio Command Menu.
Radio Command Wheel,