Skyrim – commands

This section of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim guide provides comprehensive information about the commands. It covers the PC version keys and the console controls.

• Skyrim PC commands
• PlayStation 4 Skyrim commands
• Skyrim Xbox One commands

Skyrim PC commands

	Move.
	Look around.
	Sprint.
	Toggle between walking and running.
	Jump. Lock onto targets while riding a dragon.
	Enter stealth mode. Attack while riding a dragon.
	Draw/holster a weapon.
	Right hand attack/action. Holding the button activates a power attack.
	Left hand block/action.
	Dual wield spells.
	Use power or shout.
	Open the favorites menu and shouts.
	Interact. Land while riding a dragon.
	Toggle between first and third-person view.
	Open the character menu.
	Open the journal.
	Wait (speeds up time).
	Number keys 1 and higher – use items, spells, powers, and shouts from the quick access list (hotkeys). Change target while riding a dragon.
	Open the map.
	Open the inventory.
	Open the magic menu.
	Open the skill tree.
	Quick save.
	Quick load.
	Open the console window (e.g. to enter cheats).

PlayStation 4 Skyrim commands

	Move.
	Enter stealth mode. The player can attack while riding on the back of a dragon. They can also look around, switch between first-person and third-person view, sprint, block or take action with their left hand, open the character menu, take out or holster a weapon, jump, and interact. While flying on the back of a dragon, the player can lock on targets and land. They can also attack or take action with their right hand, holding the button to activate a power attack, and use power or shout. Using both hands, the player can cast a spell. They can switch between favorite items and shouts, and use items, spells, powers, and shouts from the hotkey list. The player can also change the target while flying on the back of a dragon. Other controls include wait (which speeds up time) and accessing the journal and pause menu. The Xbox One controls are the same, except for the addition of stealth mode.
	Engage. Touch down while flying on a dragon’s back.
	Strike / Execute with the right hand. Holding down the button activates a powerful attack.
	Utilize power or Shout.
	Cast a spell using both hands.
	Switch between preferred items and Shouts. Use items, spells, powers, and Shouts from the hotkey list. Change the target when flying on a dragon’s back.
	Use items, spells, powers, and Shouts from the hotkey list. Change the target when flying on a dragon’s back.
	Use items, spells, powers, and Shouts from the hotkey list. Change the target when flying on a dragon’s back.
	Switch between preferred items and Shouts. Use items, spells, powers, and Shouts from the hotkey list. Change the target when flying on a dragon’s back.
	Wait (speeds up time).
	Diary, pause menu.

FAQ

1. What are the basic controls for Skyrim?

The basic controls for Skyrim depend on the platform you are playing on. For PC, the default controls include using the WASD keys to move, left-clicking to attack or interact, and right-clicking to block or aim. For consoles, the controls differ slightly. The left stick is used to move, the right stick is used to look around, and the A/X button is used to jump. You can access the control settings in the game’s options menu to customize them to your liking.

2. How do you use magic in Skyrim?

To use magic in Skyrim, you must first equip it in your spell menu. On PC, you can access this menu by pressing the “P” key. On consoles, you can access it by opening the magic menu and selecting “Spells.” Once you’ve selected the spell you want to use, press the corresponding button to cast it. The button varies depending on your platform and the spell type. For example, on PC, you can cast a spell by pressing the left mouse button, while on consoles, you may need to hold down a button to charge the spell before releasing it.

3. How do you sprint in Skyrim?

To sprint in Skyrim, you must first make sure you have enough stamina. Then, press and hold down the sprint button. On PC, the default sprint button is the “Alt” key. On consoles, the sprint button varies depending on your platform. While sprinting, your movement speed will increase, but your stamina will decrease more quickly. Once your stamina runs out, you will no longer be able to sprint.

4. How do you use shouts in Skyrim?

To use shouts in Skyrim, you must first learn them by finding word walls scattered throughout the game world. Once you’ve learned a shout, you can equip it in your shout menu. On PC, you can access this menu by pressing the “Z” key. On consoles, you can access it by opening the magic menu and selecting “Shouts.” To use a shout, press the shout button. The shout button varies depending on your platform, but it is usually the “Z” button on PC or the RB/R1 button on consoles.

5. How do you switch between weapons in Skyrim?

To switch between weapons in Skyrim, you must first have multiple weapons equipped. Then, press the corresponding button to switch between them. On PC, you can switch weapons by using the number keys or scrolling the mouse wheel. On consoles, you can switch weapons by using the directional pad or the weapon hotkeys. The weapon hotkeys allow you to assign specific weapons to specific buttons, so you can quickly switch between them during combat.