Palworld has many different actions, which makes it difficult to remember certain buttons. If you are struggling to perform something or want to know the game's controls, this guide has all Palworld controls for PC and Xbox.
Palworld Controls
The controls in Palworld are simple, and the game allows you to change most of them to what you like. Here we have listed the default controls for the game to make it easier for you to perform certain actions if you are unsure about their keys.
Palworld PC Controls
The camera is controlled with your mouse, Aim is performed with RMB, and Attack is done with LMB—these can not be changed. Besides that, you can change any controls below.
| Actions | Keys |
| Move (Front) | W |
| Move (Back) | S |
| Move (Left) | A |
| Move (Right) | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Summon Pal / Ride Skill 2 | E |
| Throw Pal Sphere | Q |
| Partner Skill | F |
| Crouch / Slide / Ride Skill 3 | C |
| Reload | R |
| Roll | Ctrl |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Change Pal (Left) | 1 |
| Change Pal (Right) | 3 |
| Change Sphere | 2 |
| Pal Commands | 4 |
Palworld hidden PC controls
On top of these controls, there are additional controls on PC that let you access certain menus quicker; here are all of them.
| Action | Keys |
| Screenshot | F12 |
| Exit/Enter Fullscreen | F11 |
| Open Inventory | Tab |
| Open Build Menu | B |
| Open Map | M |
| Open Technology Tree | T |
| Open Party Menu | P |
| Go Back (only in menus) | Backspace |
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Palworld Xbox Controls
The Xbox controls don't have movement and camera mentioned, because they are handled with Left and Right sticks, respectively. Here are the rest of the controls that you can also change.
| Actions | Keys |
| Jump | A |
| Summon Pal / Ride Skill 2 | LB |
| Throw Pal Sphere | RB |
| Partner Skill / Reload | B |
| Roll / Crouch / Riding Skill 3 | LS |
| Sprint | LS (Hold) |
| Change Pal (Left) | D-Pad Left |
| Change Pal (Right) | D-Pad Right |
| Change Sphere | D-Pad Up |
| Open Build Menu | D-Pad Down |
| Pal Commands | RS |
| Change Weapon | Y |
| Aim | LT |
| Attack / Riding Skill 1 | RT |
What are Ride and Partner Skills?
The Ride Skills buttons are for when you advance in the game to the point where you can ride your Pal. It helps you use skills that your Pal has to attack or harvest materials. The Partner Skill button lets you ride or use your Pals as weapons or tools to get things done using their ability.
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Published: Jan 26, 2024 04:23 am