Honkai: Star Rail controls: exploration and battle commands
Exploration, menus and turn-based combat use different contexts. Check the on-screen prompt before confirming a costly action.
Honkai: Star Rail controls: exploration and battle commands
Exploration, menus and turn-based combat use different contexts. Check the on-screen prompt before confirming a costly action.
Reported PC commands
The reported keyboard layout uses WASD for movement, Shift to run, F to interact and E for a Technique during exploration. In battle, Q selects Basic Attack and E selects Skill. Number keys select a party member’s Ultimate, with Space reported for confirmation. Check the target and preview before confirming. A number key in the overworld can switch the active character rather than trigger an Ultimate.
Find the menu you need
Reported shortcuts include M for the map, C for the character screen, T for team setup and J for missions. Esc opens the phone or backs out, depending on context. If a key seems unresponsive, close a dialog, search field or tutorial overlay first. The same shortcut may be captured while you are typing. Look at the settings page for available rebinding options rather than assuming all movement and battle inputs can be changed.
Console and mobile input
On PS5, use the controller prompts supplied by the current game client. On iOS and Android, tap the labeled battle command and chosen target. Touch interfaces and controller presets should not be reconstructed by guessing the equivalent of a PC key. Before a difficult encounter, test target selection and Ultimate confirmation in a safe fight. This reference does not claim an unsupported console release or universal external-controller compatibility on every phone.
Use the searchable reference
Open the gold controller-input link below and filter for PC to find the reported commands by action. They are marked unverified because GetCheatBeacon has not tested the current layout on your device. When a command differs, compare input mode, preset and custom mappings with the game’s displayed prompt. During combat, identifying the right command is only the first step: confirm the target, the shared Skill Point cost and whether using it now changes a more valuable upcoming turn.
Sources and review
Reviewed October 26, 2026. Practical recommendations are editorial advice; rewards, prices and availability should be checked in the current game client.
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