Commands Bound to Letters
- Commands in italic are new commands in GnollHack that do not appear in NetHack.
| Key | Key Command | Shift + Key | Shift + Key Command | Alt + Key | Alt + Key Command | Ctrl + Key | Ctrl + Key Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | Apply | A | Abilities (status screen) | Alt-a | Adjust | Ctrl-a | Repeat |
| b | Take items out of bag in inventory | B | Put items into Bag in inventory | Alt-b | Toggle hitpoint bars (legacy GUI only) | Ctrl-b | Break |
| c | Close door | C | Chat | Alt-c | Commands menu | Ctrl-c | Call |
| d | Drop | D | Drop multiple | Alt-d | Dip | Ctrl-d | Kick |
| e | Eat | E | Engrave | Alt-e | Wipe face | Ctrl-e | Detect (wizard mode only) |
| f | Fire | F | Fight | Alt-f | Force lock | Ctrl-f | Reveal map (wizard mode only) |
| g | Go mode — Rush | G | Go mode — Run | Alt-g | Genocided monsters | Ctrl-g | Dig |
| h | Help | H | Alt-h | Handedness | Ctrl-h | ||
| i | Inventory | I | Inventory of specific types | Alt-i | Invoke | Ctrl-i | Identify (wizard mode only) |
| j | Jump | J | Alt-j | Jump | Ctrl-j | ||
| k | Kick (when Vi-keys are disabled) | K | Alt-k | Vanquished creatures | Ctrl-k | ||
| l | Loot | L | Look | Alt-l | Loot | Ctrl-l | Light/Snuff out |
| m | Move mode — Rush | M | Move mode — Run | Alt-m | Genesis (wizard mode only) | Ctrl-m | |
| n | Number of actions1 | N | Name | Alt-n | Number of actions (alternate) | Ctrl-n | Annotate dungeon level |
| o | Open door | O | Options | Alt-o | Offer sacrifice | Ctrl-o | Dungeon overview |
| p | Pay bill | P | Put on | Alt-p | Pray | Ctrl-p | Previous message |
| q | Drink (quaff) | Q | Quiver | Alt-q | Quit | Ctrl-q | |
| r | Read | R | Remove | Alt-r | Rub | Ctrl-r | Redraw screen |
| s | Search | S | Skills | Alt-s | Save | Ctrl-s | Sit |
| t | Throw | T | Take off | Alt-t | Take off many | Ctrl-t | Teleport |
| u | Untrap | U | Alt-u | Untrap | Ctrl-u | ||
| v | Version info | V | Game history info | Alt-v | GnollHack library info | Ctrl-v | Level teleport (wizard mode only) |
| w | Wield weapon | W | Wear armor | Alt-w | Wear many | Ctrl-w | Wish (wizard mode only) |
| x | Swap weapons | X | Mix spells | Alt-x | Examine | Ctrl-x | Dual weapon mode |
| y | Take loot out of container on floor (yank) | Y | Put loot into container on floor (Yank) | Alt-y | Yell for pets | Ctrl-y | Yell for pets |
| z | Zap wand | Z | Cast spell | Alt-z | View spell | Ctrl-z |
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1 Number of actions works like this: You first press
n, then write the number of actions in numerals, and then choose the action. For example,n20ssearches 20 times.
Double Modifier Commands Bound to Letters
- Commands in italic are new commands in GnollHack that do not appear in NetHack.
| Shift + Alt + Key | Shift + Alt + Key Command |
|---|---|
| Alt-A | Annotate dungeon level |
| Alt-E | Engrave quick (use preset writing) |
| Alt-M | Use monster ability |
| Alt-N | Name a monster or object class |
| Alt-P | Apply Wielded Polearm1 |
| Alt-R | Mount or dismount a saddled steed (Ride) |
| Alt-T | Empty a container (Tip) |
| Alt-W | Wield a previously wielded weapon |
| Alt-X | Apply a pick-axe or cutting tool quick |
| Alt-Y | Toggle buff timers (legacy GUI only) |
- 1 The polearm can also be a swap weapon.
Other Commands
- Commands in italic are new commands in GnollHack that do not appear in NetHack.
| Key | Key Command |
|---|---|
| , | Pick up |
| ; | Pick up and stash |
| . | Wait |
| : | Near look (at the ground) |
| _ | Travel |
| < | Go up |
| > | Go down |
| / | Far look |
| * | Equipment (worn items) |
| " | Show worn amulet |
| # | Extended command |
| ? | Help |
| + | Spell menu |
| ( | List tools |
| ) | Show weapon |
| = | Show worn rings |
| [ | Show worn armor |
| } | Character details (Describe your character) |
Movement By Arrow Keys
| Key | Direction | Ctrl + Key | Direction | Alt + Key | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↑ | ↑ |
Ctrl + ↑ | ↖ |
Alt + ↑ | ↗ |
| ↓ | ↓ |
Ctrl + ↓ | ↙ |
Alt + ↓ | ↘ |
| ← | ← |
Ctrl + ← | ↖ |
Alt + ← | ↙ |
| → | → |
Ctrl + → | ↗ |
Alt + → | ↘ |
Please see the table below for how the keys map by direction:
Ctrl + ↑Ctrl + ←
|
↑ |
Alt + ↑Ctrl + →
|
← |
→ |
|
Ctrl + ↓Alt + ←
|
↓ |
Alt + ↓Alt + →
|
Movement by Number Pad
While Num Lock is on, you can use the number pad for movement.
- 1–4, 6–9 for directions.
- 5 in the middle enables the run mode.
Movement by Regular Number Keys
The directions work also without a number pad with regular number keys:
7 |
8 |
9 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
5 in the middle enables the run mode.
Zoom and View Controls
You can adjust the map zoom level using the following keyboard shortcuts:
| Key Shortcut | Command |
|---|---|
Ctrl + Plus (+) or Alt + Plus (+)
|
Zoom in |
Ctrl + Minus (-) or Alt + Minus (-)
|
Zoom out |
Ctrl + Zero (0) or Alt + Zero (0)
|
Reset zoom to normal |
Ctrl + Period (.) or Alt + Period (.)
|
Toggle zoom to fit screen (minimap mode) |
Vi-Keys
You can activate vi-keys in one of the following ways:
- In settings, enable Default Vi-Keys and ensure that number_pad is not set in options.
- In settings, keep Default Vi-Keys disabled and set number_pad:0 in options.
When you have vi-keys enabled, you can use the following keys for movement:
y |
k |
u |
h |
l |
|
b |
j |
n |
Alternate Key Bindings When Vi-Keys Are Enabled
| Normal Key | Command | Alternate Key |
|---|---|---|
| b | Take items out of bag in inventory | Alt-G |
| B | Put items into Bag in inventory | Alt-F |
| Ctrl-b | Break | Alt-B |
| j | Jump | Alt-j |
| k | Kick | Ctrl-d |
l |
Loot | Alt-l
|
Ctrl-l
|
Light | Alt-I
|
| n | Number of actions | Automatic1 |
| N | Name | Alt-N |
| u | Untrap | Alt-u |
| y | Take loot out of container on floor (yank) | Alt-D |
| Y | Put loot into container on floor (Yank) | Alt-C |
- 1 When you press a number key, the game automatically assumes that it's the number of actions command.