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Vignesh Raja

Hytale Controls Guide – All Keybinds & Settings

In a sandbox game like Hytale, players need to learn all the controls and shortcut keys to avoid wasting time searching through inventories or struggling to build and explore efficiently. So, if you are a beginner and confused about certain keybinds, here is a complete guide listing all the Hytale Controls.

Best Hytale Controls and Keybinds

Below, you can find the list of all Controls and Keybinds in Hytale, divided into categories such as Actions, Movements, and other significant activities in the game.

General

Setting Value
Crouch Behavior HOLD
Sprint Behavior HOLD
Walk Behavior HOLD

Movement

Action Key
Move Forwards W
Move Backwards S
Move Left A
Move Right D
Jump SPACE
Crouch/Slide/Roll LEFT CTRL
Sprint LEFT SHIFT
Walk LEFT ALT
Fly Up SPACE
Fly Down LEFT CTRL

Actions

Action Key
Primary Action LEFT MOUSE
Secondary Action RIGHT MOUSE
Use Ability 1 Q
Use Ability 2 E
Use Ability 3 R
Interact with a Block F
Rotate a Block R
Show Utility Slot Selector Z
Mount/Dismount F
Drop Item G
Hotbar Slot 1 1
Hotbar Slot 3 3
Hotbar Slot 4 4
Hotbar Slot 5 5
Hotbar Slot 6 6
Hotbar Slot 7 7
Hotbar Slot 8 8
Hotbar Slot 9 9
Switch Camera Mode V
Activate Camera Rotation C
Toggle Chat RETURN

Creative

Action Key
Pick a Block MIDDLE MOUSE
Switch Game Mode O

Menus

Action Key
Open Inventory TAB
Open Machinima Editor N
Open Map M
Open Creative Tools B
Show Player List P

Builder Tools

Action Key
Toggle Builder Tools Legend L
Legend - Previous Page J
Legend - Next Page K
Undo Z
Redo Y
Add/Remove Favorite Material
Paint Brush Tool KEYPAD 1
Sculpt Brush Tool KEYPAD 2
Selection Tool KEYPAD 3
Paste Tool KEYPAD 4
Line Tool KEYPAD 5
Change Sculpt Brush Modifier LEFT SHIFT
Use Paint Mode For Brush U
Select Block From Set Q
Paste Preview T

Miscellaneous

Action Key
Switch HUD Visibility F8
Toggle Fullscreen F11
Take Screenshot F12
Command /

Debug

Action Key
Decrease Speed Multiplier F1
Increase Speed Multiplier F2
Toggle Creative Collision F3
Toggle Fly Camera F4
Toggle Fly Camera Control Target F5
Toggle Debug Screens F7

How to change Controls in Hytale

To change Controls in Hytale, follow the instructions below.

The Settings Menu in Hytale
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  • Launch Hytale and jump inside any game.
  • Press Esc to open the pause screen.
  • Click the Settings button to open the Settings menu.
  • Navigate to the Controls section to open all the Keybinds.
  • Select any particular Keybind to unequip it, and then press your desired key to bind with it.

Hytale Controls & Keybinds FAQs

Can You Change Keybinds?

Yes, you can change your keybinds in Hytale. Go to Settings, then open the Controls tab to make the necessary changes based on your requirements.

How to drop an Item in Hytale?

By default, you can use G to drop an item in Hytale. However, you can always change this keybinding at any time.

Can you play Hytale using a Controller?

Unfortunately, Controller support for Hytale is not currently available. The developers, however, plan to add such support for players in future updates.

For more Hytale, check out All Hytale Console Commands List & How to use them or How to Fix This Account Hasn’t Purchased the Game Yet Hytale Error

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