Hollow Knight Silksong PC keyboard controls guide. Learn the default key bindings for movement, combat, tools like the Harpoon and Needolin, and how to access the map, inventory, and journal.
Movement & Core Actions
- UP – Move Up / Ascend
- DOWN – Move Down / Descend
- LEFT – Move Left
- RIGHT – Move Right
- JUMP – Jump / Wall Jump
- SPRINT – Dash / Sprint
- ATTACK – Attack / Nail Strike
Abilities & Tools
- HARPOON – Use Harpoon Tool
- NEEDOLIN – Use Needolin (Crafting/Tool)
- SKILL / TOOL – Activate Equipped Skill or Tool
- BIND – Bind / Interact with Environment
Interface & Menus
- INVENTORY – Open Inventory
- MAP – Open Full Map
- QUICK MAP – Quick Map View
- JOURNAL – Access Journal / Logs
- TASKS – View Quests & Objectives
- CHALLENGE – Open Challenge Menu
- CREST – Use Crest Ability / Special Action
Default Key Bindings (PC)
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Jump | S |
| Attack | D |
| Sprint/Dash | F |
| Skill/Tool | V |
| Inventory | Tab |
| Map | J |
| Quick Map | T |
| Interact (Bind) | (Not assigned in preview) |
Note: Key bindings can be customized in the game’s settings menu.
Silksong is still in development – controls may change in the final release.
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