KeeperRL PC Keyboard Controls & Shortcuts

by Fernando Diaz / Game Guides, General Guides / 01 Mar 2023

Here’s a rundown of all the default keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys for KeeperRL. It’s quite a list, so feel free to bookmark this for later, especially if your memory isn’t exactly bulletproof, kind of like mine…

Keeper Mode Keys

Build Menu

A: Prioritize tasks.

B: Place a bed.

C: Place a torch.

D: Toggle dig or cut mode.

E: Remove a construction.

F: Create floors.

G: Create a graveyard.

I: Summon an imp.

K: Locate the keeper.

L: Access the library.

M: Access manufacturies.

S: Create storage.

T: Set up training area.

U: Establish a torture area.

Shift: Select a rectangle area with the mouse.

Scrolling

Z: Zoom in or out.

Arrow Left: Scroll left.

Arrow Right: Scroll right.

Arrow Up: Scroll up.

Arrow Down: Scroll down.

Numpad Keys: Scroll around.

Game Options

1: Set game speed to slow.

2: Set game speed to normal.

3: Set game speed to fast.

4: Set game speed to very fast.

Space: Pause the game.

Escape: Open or close the game menu.

Minion Control Mode

Movement

Arrow Left/Right/Up/Down: Move in the respective direction.

Numpad: Move around.

Space: Wait in the current location.

T: Travel between map sectors.

Combat

CTRL+Arrow: Open the extended attack menu.

ALT+Arrow: Fire arrows.

F: Use a ranged weapon.

Creature Skills

H: Hide.

A: Absorb.

C: Chat.

Other

G: Toggle the type of control mode.

M: View message history.

S: Switch the minion under control.

U: Leave minion control mode.

Fernando Diaz

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