Valorant

30+ Valorant Keyboard Shortcuts

Valorant, the competitive first-person shooter from Riot Games, combines tactical gameplay with unique agent abilities. Each match demands strategy, precision, and teamwork to secure objectives. Familiarizing yourself with essential keyboard shortcuts in Valorant can provide swift access to character abilities, weapon controls, and in-game communication, offering an edge in fast-paced matches.

Movement

Move Forward

W

Move Backward

S

Strafe Left

A

Strafe Right

D

Walk

Left Shift

Jump

Space

Crouch

Left Ctrl

Equipment

Fire

Left Mouse Button

Alternate Fire (Aim Down Sights)

Right Mouse Button

Reload

R

Equip Primary Weapon

1

Equip Secondary Weapon

2

Equip Melee Weapon

3

Equip Spike

4

Cycle to Next Weapon

Mouse Wheel Up

Cycle to Previous Weapon

Mouse Wheel Down

Drop Equipped Weapon

G

Inspect Weapon

Y

Use Object

F

Use/Equip Ability 1

Q

Use/Equip Ability 2

E

Use/Equip Ability 3

C

Use/Equip Ultimate Ability

X

Use Spray

T

Communication

Party Voice Push-to-Talk

U

Team Voice Push-to-Talk

V

Ping (Tap) / Ping Wheel (Hold)

Z

Radio Commands Menu Index

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Radio Command Wheel Index

,

Interface

Show Teammate Loadouts (Hold)

Left Alt

Combat Report

N

Open Buy Menu

B

Open Map

M

Show Scoreboard (Hold)

Tab

Open Chat (Team)

Enter

Open Chat (All)

Shift + Enter

Open Chat (Party)

Ctrl + Enter

Close Menu or Interface

Esc