Mount&Blade/Controls

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[edit] Map controls

  • WASD : move view
  • Image:PC Mouse.png : rotate view (point to appropriate screen edge)
  • + or Image:PC Mouse Wheel Up.png : zoom in
  • - or Image:PC Mouse Wheel Down.png : zoom out
  • Space : wait (time advances)
  • Esc : menu

[edit] Personal controls

Use these controls to move your character and interact with the world, interface, or other characters.

  • WS : move forwards/backwards
  • AD : strafe left/right
  • F : talk to NPCs, open doors, mount/dismount horse
  • Space : jump
  • Ctrl+J : horse rears (stopping instantly)
  • Image:PC Mouse Left Click.png : attack
  • Image:PC Mouse Right Click.png : defend
  • Image:PC Mouse Wheel Up.png : cycle weapons
  • Image:PC Mouse Wheel Down.png : cycle shields
  • \ : sheathe weapon
  • Tab : leave location/retreat
  • LShift : zoom
  • ~ : view outfit (hold and move Image:PC Mouse.png)
  • R : toggle first-/third-person view
  • C : character window
  • I : inventory window
  • P : party window (inaccessible during combat)
  • Q : quests window
  • L : game log window
  • F12 : quicksave
  • Esc : menu (outside battle), options (during battle)
  • Ctrl+Insert : take screenshot (0.950 and newer)

[edit] Party commands

Use these controls to determine what party member types here you and what they do. Whenever you enter a battle you are automatically given command of any and all friendly forces.

  • Backspace : toggle command interface (use with Image:PC Mouse Left Click.png and the commands below to position different troop types)
  • O : view order key bindings
  • 1 : order everyone
  • 2 : order infantry
  • 3 : order archers
  • 4 : order cavalry
  • 5 : invert selected troop types (e.g. if you are ordering cavalry, pushing this directs future orders to infantry and archers)
  • F1 : hold position (where you are currently standing)
  • F2 : follow player
  • F3 : charge
  • F4 : mount horses
  • F5 : dismount
  • F6 : advance ten paces
  • F7 : fall back ten paces
  • F8 : stand closer
  • F9 : spread out
  • F11 : use blunt weapons (on/off)