Arma Reforger Keybinds
Complete keyboard reference for all controls. Default key bindings for PC.
| Action | Key | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move Forward | W | Move character forward | infantry |
| Move Backward | S | Move character backward | infantry |
| Move Left | A | Strafe left | infantry |
| Move Right | D | Strafe right | infantry |
| Sprint | Shift | Hold to sprint | infantry |
| Walk | Ctrl | Hold to walk slowly | infantry |
| Jump/Vault | Space | Jump or vault over obstacles | infantry |
| Crouch | X | Toggle crouch stance | infantry |
| Prone | Z | Go prone | infantry |
| Stand Up | X (x2) | Double tap to stand | infantry |
| Fire | LMB | Fire weapon | infantry |
| Aim Down Sights | RMB | Hold to aim | infantry |
| Reload | R | Reload current weapon | infantry |
| Change Fire Mode | F | Toggle between fire modes | infantry |
| Switch Weapon | Scroll | Cycle through weapons | infantry |
| Primary Weapon | 1 | Equip primary weapon | infantry |
| Secondary Weapon | 2 | Equip sidearm | infantry |
| Grenade | G | Throw grenade | infantry |
| Melee | V | Melee attack | infantry |
| Zeroing Up | Page Up | Increase zeroing distance | infantry |
| Zeroing Down | Page Down | Decrease zeroing distance | infantry |
| Hold Breath | Shift | Steady aim while aiming | infantry |
| Interact | F | Interact with objects/vehicles | infantry |
| Inventory | I | Open inventory | infantry |
| Quick Inventory | Tab | Quick access inventory | infantry |
| Use Item | 5 | Use equipped item | infantry |
| Night Vision | N | Toggle NVG | infantry |
| Flashlight | L | Toggle flashlight | infantry |
| Compass | K | View compass | infantry |
| Watch | O | View watch | infantry |
| Accelerate | W | Drive forward | vehicles |
| Brake/Reverse | S | Brake or reverse | vehicles |
| Steer Left | A | Turn left | vehicles |
| Steer Right | D | Turn right | vehicles |
| Handbrake | Space | Apply handbrake | vehicles |
| Engine On/Off | E | Toggle engine | vehicles |
| Lights | L | Toggle vehicle lights | vehicles |
| Horn | H | Sound horn | vehicles |
| Change Seat | Ctrl + 1-9 | Switch to specific seat | vehicles |
| Exit Vehicle | F | Exit vehicle (hold) | vehicles |
| Turret Control | Mouse | Aim turret | vehicles |
| Fire Turret | LMB | Fire vehicle weapons | vehicles |
| Zoom | RMB | Zoom optics | vehicles |
| Pitch Up | S | Pull up | aircraft |
| Pitch Down | W | Push down | aircraft |
| Roll Left | A | Bank left | aircraft |
| Roll Right | D | Bank right | aircraft |
| Yaw Left | Q | Rudder left | aircraft |
| Yaw Right | E | Rudder right | aircraft |
| Throttle Up | Shift | Increase throttle | aircraft |
| Throttle Down | Ctrl | Decrease throttle | aircraft |
| Auto-Hover | X | Toggle auto-hover (helicopter) | aircraft |
| Landing Gear | G | Toggle landing gear | aircraft |
| Flaps | F | Toggle flaps | aircraft |
| Map | M | Open/close map | general |
| Pause Menu | Esc | Open pause menu | general |
| Text Chat | Enter | Open text chat | general |
| Voice Chat | Caps Lock | Push to talk | general |
| Radio Menu | Y | Open radio commands | general |
| Free Look | Alt | Hold for free look | general |
| Screenshot | Print Screen | Take screenshot | general |
| Toggle HUD | Backspace | Hide/show HUD | general |
| Player List | P | View player list | general |
| Respawn | Backspace (hold) | Respawn when dead | general |
| GM Menu | ` | Open Game Master menu | Game Master |
| Place Entity | LMB | Place selected entity | Game Master |
| Select Entity | LMB | Select entity in world | Game Master |
| Delete Entity | Delete | Remove selected entity | Game Master |
| Copy Entity | Ctrl + C | Copy selected entity | Game Master |
| Paste Entity | Ctrl + V | Paste copied entity | Game Master |
| Rotate | Scroll | Rotate entity placement | Game Master |
| Camera Speed | Shift/Ctrl | Fast/slow camera movement | Game Master |
| Teleport | T | Teleport to cursor | Game Master |
Arma Reforger Control Tips
Arma Reforger uses a complex control scheme with many context-sensitive actions. Learning the keybinds is essential for effective gameplay, especially in combined arms scenarios where you'll switch between infantry, vehicles, and aircraft.
Key Tips:
- • Use Alt for free look to check surroundings while moving
- • Double-tap movement keys for quick stance changes
- • Hold F to exit vehicles safely
- • Use the radio menu (Y) for quick team communication
Customizing Controls
All keybinds can be customized in the game settings. Go to Options → Controls to rebind any action to your preferred keys. You can also create multiple control profiles for different playstyles.
For competitive play, consider binding frequently used actions to easily accessible keys and using modifier keys (Ctrl, Shift, Alt) for secondary functions.