PC is the most popular platform for Guts & Blackpowder competitive play. Mouse aim makes headshotting Runners and Zappers easier, and the full keyboard layout gives quick access to callouts, charge, objectives, and the Shop without covering half the screen. This reference lists every default PC keybind the community uses in 2026 lobbies �?fixed bindings that, for the most part, cannot be remapped in-game.
Playing on a different device? Compare inputs on our mobile controls page and console controls page, or return to the controls overview for cross-platform tips.
Full PC Keybinds Table
| Key | Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| W A S D | Move | Standard forward, strafe, and backward movement. Hold direction while reloading to reposition. |
| Space | Jump | Vault low obstacles and dodge Igniter fire zones. Pair with charge for aggressive pushes. |
| M1 (Left Mouse) | Use equipped item | Fire muskets, swing sabres, build barricades, apply bandages, or select callout wheel options. |
| M2 (Right Mouse) | Aim / adjust view | Hold to aim down sights with firearms. Release to hip-fire in close quarters. |
| E | Interact | Revive downed allies, open doors, grab supplies, and complete map objectives. |
| Q | Charge | Bayonet or sabre lunge. Essential for Infantry and Officer melee pressure. |
| C | Check objective | Highlights current mission goal �?critical on long Objective maps like San Sebastian. |
| V (hold) | Callouts | Opens radial voice menu. Click M1 on a slice to shout regiment callouts in your nation language. |
| N | Regiment / class UI | Opens regiment and class section menus for loadout management between rounds. |
| M | Main menu | Server browser, settings, graphics options, and social features. |
| L | Shop | Opens the Francs Shop to buy weapons and utilities. See our shop guide for priorities. |
| B | Free cam / spectate | When eliminated, spectate teammates or toggle free camera in supported modes. |
| F | Cancel aim | Drops aimed stance instantly �?use when Runners flank your scoped line. |
Movement and Camera Tips
Shift lock (Left Shift on some Roblox experiences) toggles a fixed camera behind your soldier, which many PC players prefer for melee. Guts & Blackpowder also supports first- and third-person perspectives �?switch in settings if musket iron sights feel cramped. Practice strafing during reload animations; Infantry and Seaman lives depend on spacing when hordes compress your line.
Number keys typically swap between primary, secondary, and utility slots depending on class. After earning Francs, visit the Shop with L and equip upgrades recommended in the weapon tier list. Heavy Sabre plus Carbine transforms Infantry from balanced rookie into Endless wave-clearing DPS.
Combat Inputs by Class
Every class maps to the same keys but uses M1 differently. Infantry alternates M2 aim with M1 volleys and bayonet thrusts. Seaman fires spread weapons ideal for Shamblers at close range. Sapper holds M1 to place barricades facing chokepoints. Surgeon channels M1 on allies to bandage �?stay near cover because you cannot fight effectively while healing. Chaplain uses blessing tools with M1 while remaining infection-immune. Officer stacks Q charge with pistol shots for hit-and-run tempo. Musician buffs passively but still needs M1 for secondary defense.
Learn one DPS class and one support class so you can flex when squads lack healing or fortifications. The class tier list ranks each role for PvE, PvP, and Endless. Pair with Infantry build guides once you know the keys cold.
Callouts and Team Coordination
Hold V to open callouts instead of typing in chat mid-fight. Mark bombers before they reach your Surgeon, request ammunition, or shout defensive fallbacks in immersive voice lines. Combined with C objective checks, new players stay oriented during chaotic London street segments or Berezina river retreats. Officers benefit especially �?war cry bonuses mean nothing if the squad drags behind because nobody knew the next checkpoint.
Menus, Shop, and Spectating
M handles meta-layer navigation: requeue after wipes, adjust graphics for low-end PCs, or join friends' servers. N focuses on regiment identity and class picks before spawn. L shortcut saves time between Endless waves when you need quick ammo utility purchases. If you die during a holdout, B free cam lets you study zombie paths for the next attempt �?useful when learning Leipzig walkthrough choke holds.
Future promo code redemption will likely live inside M or L menus. Watch our codes page and official Discord for announcements.
Related Platform Guides
Squad mates on phone or controller? Read how their inputs translate: Guts Blackpowder mobile touch controls and Xbox and PlayStation controller layout. Return to the main controls hub for shared mechanics across all devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rebind PC keys in Guts & Blackpowder?
Most gameplay bindings are fixed. The command bar uses ] by default and may be remapped separately. Gameplay keys listed on this page cannot be changed in settings today.
What does M2 do while not aiming a gun?
Right mouse adjusts camera angle. With firearms equipped, hold M2 to aim down sights before firing with M1.
How do I open the Shop quickly?
Press L on keyboard or click the Shop icon. Spend Francs using priorities from our shop guide.
Which PC keys do beginners forget most?
C for objectives, V for callouts, and Q for charge. Practice all three in Endless before Objective maps.
Do mobile and console players have the same actions?
What should I learn after keybinds?
Read the how to play guide, pick a class from the tier list, and run a beginner walkthrough.