We are taking a look at the best Escape from Tarkov keybinds & settings for your keyboard and mouse!
If you aren't comfortable with your default keys, this guide may be able to help.
Note: Inspired by Shroud's Escape from Tarkov account settings, who is widely regarded as one of the best first-person shooter players in the world, I have listed the best keybinding and mouse settings below.
Here's a look at the default & best keybindings, and mouse settings for your PC in EFT.
Best & Default Escape from Tarkov Keybinds
Go to Settings > Controls > Keyboard and Mouse
| Action | Best Key | Best Press Type | Default Key | Default Press Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move right | D | D | ||
| Move left | A | A | ||
| Move forward | W | W | ||
| Move backward | S | S | ||
| Smoothly lean right | D + “Left Alt” | D + “Left Alt” | ||
| Smoothly lean left | A + “Left Alt” | A + “Left Alt” | ||
| Lean right | E | Continuous | E | Continuous |
| Lean left | Q | Continuous | Q | Continuous |
| Fire | LMB | LMB | ||
| Aim | RMB | Continuous | RMB | Press |
| Switch between sights | Mouse4 | Press | RMB + “Left Ctrl” | Press |
| Change scope magnification | Mouse4 | Double Click | RMB + “Left Alt” | Press |
| Free look | M.WHEEL DOWN | M.WHEEL DOWN | ||
| Toggle on-head equipment (NVG, face shield) | N | Press | Press | |
| Enable/Disable VOIP | Not set | |||
| Push-to-talk | Caps | |||
| Phrase Menu | Y | Double Click | Y | Double Click |
| Open voice command dropdown | Y | Continuous | Y | Continuous |
| Voice command quick phrase | Y | Release | Y | Release |
| Check time | O | Press | O | Press |
| Compass | U | Press | U | Press |
| Check time and exits | O | Double Click | O | Double Click |
| Toggle tactical devices | Mouse3 | Press | T | Press |
| Switch tactical device mode | Mouse3 | Double Click | T + “Left Ctrl” | Press |
| Next | Mouse Scroll+ | Mouse Scroll+ | ||
| Previous | Mouse Scroll- | Mouse Scroll- | ||
| Interact | F | F | ||
| Prepare a grenade | G | Double Click | G | Press |
| Reload weapon | R | Release | R | Release |
| Emergency weapon reload | R + Left Alt | Release | R | Double Click |
| Drop backpack | Equals | Double Click | Z | Double Click |
| Next magazine | “Mouse Scroll+” + R | “Mouse Scroll+” + R | ||
| Previous magazine | “Mouse Scroll-” + R | “Mouse Scroll-” + R | ||
| Check ammo | T | Double Click | T + “Left Alt” | Press |
| Switch fire mode | B | Press | B | Press |
| Set fire mode to full auto | B | Double Click | B | Double Click |
| Check fire mode | B + “Left Alt” | Press | B + “Left Alt” | Press |
| Check chamber\Fix malfunction | ` | Press | T + “Left Shift” | Press |
| Unload chamber | T + “Left Ctrl” | Press | R + “Left Ctrl” | Press |
| Detach magazine | T + “Left Alt” | Press | R + “Left Alt” | Press |
| Prone | Z | Press | X | Press |
| Sprint | “Left Shift” | Continuous | “Left Shift” | Press |
| Crouch | “Left Ctrl” | Release | C | Release |
| Next walk pose | “Mouse Scroll+” + “Left Ctrl” | “Mouse Scroll+” + C | ||
| Previous walk pose | “Mouse Scroll-” + “Left Ctrl” | “Mouse Scroll-” + C | ||
| Walk | “Left Alt” | Continuous | Caps | Press |
| Overhead blind fire | X | W + “Left Alt” | ||
| Right side blind fire | C | S + “Left Alt” | ||
| Sidestep right | E + “Left Alt” | Continuous | E + “Left Alt” | Continuous |
| Sidestep left | Q + “Left Alt” | Continuous | Q + “Left Alt” | Continuous |
| Inspect current weapon | L | Press | L | Press |
| Fold or unfold stock | L + “Left Alt” | Press | L + “Left Alt” | Press |
| Toggle inventory | Tab | Press | Tab | Press |
| Jump | Space | Press | Space | Press |
| Melee weapon | \ | Press | V | Press |
| Melee attack | \ | Double Click | V | Double Click |
| Weapon on sling | 2 | Press | 2 | Press |
| Weapon on back | 3 | Press | 3 | Press |
| Secondary weapon | 1 | Press | 1 | Press |
| Slot 4 | 4 | Press | 4 | Press |
| Slot 5 | 5 | Press | 5 | Press |
| Slot 6 | 6 | Press | 6 | Press |
| Slot 7 | 7 | Press | 7 | Press |
| Slot 8 | 8 | Press | 8 | Press |
| Slot 9 | 9 | Press | 9 | Press |
| Slot 0 | 0 | Press | 0 | Press |
| Scope elevation up | “Page Up” | Press | “Page Up” | Press |
| Scope elevation down | “Page Dn” | Press | “Page Dn” | Press |
| Screenshot | “PrtScn” | “PrtScn” | ||
| Discard | I | Del | ||
| Hold breath | “Left Shift” | Press | “Left Alt” | Press |
| Icons toggle | F11 | Press | I | Press |
| Console | F12 | Release | ` | Press |
Remember that the most important thing is to find keybinds that are comfortable for your hands! So test the keys and find the best keybinds that work better for your hands!
Best Escape from Tarkov Mouse Settings
Good players usually use low sensitivity, but you don't have to use the same settings. You can find the best setting by testing it yourself.
You can start by trying the recommended setting below first.
Go to Settings > Controls > Keyboard and Mouse
Mouse sensitivity: 0.34
Mouse sensitivity (aiming): 0.5
Double click timeout: 0.3
Note that your mouse DPI also affects sensitivity in EFT. These settings are more comfortable with 400 DPI.
After these settings, if the mouse control is uncomfortable for you, you should increase or decrease the sensitivity a little more.
That's all. I hope this post was helpful to you.
If you discover different, more comfortable Escape from Tarkov control settings, please share the settings here by specifying which keyboard and mouse you have. You can use the comment box below.
Also, you can check out my "Best EFT PostFX Settings" and "EFT FPS Boost" guides if you're interested.