[Top 3] Escape From Tarkov Best Keybinds

Updated: 23 Jan 2020 12:39 pm

BY: Glenn S.

Battlestate Games grants you the ability to customize Escape From Tarkov’s large range of controls.

While their default settings are easy to use, taking advantage of their control customization can make the game more comfortable for you. Additionally, you can further centralize types of actions to better refine unnecessary or tedious keys. These are my personal binds that work best for me, give it a try or find something that works for you.

Press Types

Press: The action is active as soon as you press the key.
Release: The action activates as soon as the key is released.
Continuous: The action is only active when the key is held down.
Double Click: The action activates as soon as the key is rapidly hit twice.

3. Inventory Binds

LCtrl+LMB transfers items into your inventory
LAlt+LMB transfers items into your equipment slots

This technique isn’t straight forward for new players, either it has to be discovered or learned from someone else. Looting is dangerous, time added onto it increases the chances of someone walking up to you and taking the loot for themselves. Time is a precious commodity, taking advantage of this shortcut can greatly reduce your vulnerability and add valuable minutes that can be spent doing something else.

2. Lean Binds

Default			Condensed
Action	Key	Press Type	Action	Key	Press Type
Lean Left	Q	Continuous	Lean Left	Q	Press
Lean Right	E	Continuous	Lean Right	E	Press
Smooth Lean Left	A + LAlt	N/A	Smooth Lean Left	Q + LAlt	N/A
Smooth Lean Right	D + LAlt	N/A	Smooth Lean Right	E + LAlt	N/A
Overhead Blind Fire	W + LAlt	N/A	Overhead Blind Fire	A + LCtrl	N/A
Right Side Blind Fire	S + LAlt	N/A	Right Side Blind Fire	D + LCtrl	N/A
Sidestep Left	E + LAlt	Continuous	Sidestep Left	A +LAlt	Press
Sidestep Right	Q + LAlt	Continuous	Sidestep Right	D + LAlt	Press

Blind fire is a useful but underrated mechanic, it gives you the ability to throw grenades and shoot around corners without exposing yourself. Switching blind fire to more comfortable controls can have you throwing grenades into rooms much more safely and efficiently.

Having lean and smooth lean centralized on Q or E could make it less confusing than the default settings. This setup would make it easier to fine-tune a lean or still have the option to hold a full lean.

Switching from continuous to press would lessen the strain on the hand, there are quick and easy ways to reset toggled actions. Lean and smooth lean can both be reset by sprinting; sidesteps can be reset by walking forward.

1. Ammunition Binds

Default			Condensed
Action	Key	Press Type	Action	Key	Press Type
Reload Weapons	R	Release	Reload Weapons	R	Press
Quick Weapon Reload	R	Double Click	Quick Weapon Reload	R	Double Click
Next Magazine	R + Scroll+	N/A	Next Magazine	R + Scroll+	N/A
Previous Magazine	R + Scroll-	N/A	Previous Magazine	R + Scroll-	N/A
Check Ammo	T + LAlt	Press	Check Ammo	R + LCtrl	Press
Check Chamber	T + LShift	Press	Check Chamber	R + LCtrl	Double Click

The key “R” is universally known as reload across numerous shooter games, it is no different for Escape From Tarkov. However, unlike many other games, Tarkov gives the player a lot more useful actions to play with. The default keybindings are a bit confusing; centralizing anything ammo related to one key and taking advantage of their bind customizations can utilize these actions much easier.

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The assault rifles in Escape From Tarkov all have a custom animation to check the chamber.

Knowing how many rounds you have left can stop you from shooting your opponents with harmless clicks.

Sometimes we forget what mode our rifles are on, knowing without making much noise could be a life saver.

Checking to see if you have the right round for a soft target or an armored target.

A trusty sidearm is only trustworthy if it can do its job.

All pistols have their own custom animation to check the chamber or magazine.

It opens up the option to throw grenades or shoot around corners without exposing yourself.

Having an obstacle like a concrete parapet or a trash bin can protect you from incoming fire, you can still shoot back without exposing most of yourself.

When bullets aren't enough, a grenade accurately thrown can make a big difference.

Where ever your rifle is directed, that's where the grenade goes.

Rifle Check Chamber

The assault rifles in Escape From Tarkov all have a custom animation to check the chamber.

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