ℹ️ Note: Keyboard shortcuts on this wiki are written in lowercase notation. A single letter (e.g.
e) represents the normal key. Combination shortcuts are written with a plus sign+and lowercase letters (e.g.Shift+e,Alt+e,Alt+Shift+e).
ℹ️ Note: Commands in italic are new commands in GnollHack that do not appear in NetHack.
⌨️ Commands Bound to Letters
⌨️ Normal Key Commands
| Key | Key Command |
|---|---|
| a | Apply |
| b | Take items out of bag in inventory |
| c | Close door |
| d | Drop |
| e | Eat |
| f | Fire |
| g | Go mode — Rush |
| h | Help |
| i | Inventory |
| j | Jump |
| k | Kick (when Vi-keys are disabled) |
| l | Loot |
| m | Move mode — Rush |
| n | Number of actions1 |
| o | Open door |
| p | Pay bill |
| q | Drink (quaff) |
| r | Read |
| s | Search |
| t | Throw |
| u | Untrap |
| v | Version info |
| w | Wield weapon |
| x | Swap weapons |
| y | Take loot out of container on floor (yank) |
| z | Zap wand |
-
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.
⌨️ Shift Key Commands
| Shift + Key | Shift + Key Command |
|---|---|
| Shift+a | Abilities (status screen) |
| Shift+b | Put items into Bag in inventory |
| Shift+c | Chat |
| Shift+d | Drop multiple |
| Shift+e | Engrave |
| Shift+f | Fight |
| Shift+g | Go mode — Run |
| Shift+h | |
| Shift+i | Inventory of specific types |
| Shift+j | |
| Shift+k | |
| Shift+l | Look |
| Shift+m | Move mode — Run |
| Shift+n | Name |
| Shift+o | Options |
| Shift+p | Put on |
| Shift+q | Quiver |
| Shift+r | Remove |
| Shift+s | Skills |
| Shift+t | Take off |
| Shift+u | |
| Shift+v | Game history info |
| Shift+w | Wear armor |
| Shift+x | Mix spells |
| Shift+y | Put loot into container on floor (Yank) |
| Shift+z | Cast spell |
⌨️ Alt Key Commands
| Alt + Key | Alt + Key Command |
|---|---|
| Alt+a | Adjust |
| Alt+b | |
| Alt+c | Commands menu |
| Alt+d | Dip |
| Alt+e | Wipe face |
| Alt+f | Force lock |
| Alt+g | Genocided monsters |
| Alt+h | Handedness |
| Alt+i | Invoke |
| Alt+j | Jump |
| Alt+k | Vanquished creatures |
| Alt+l | Loot |
| Alt+m | Genesis (wizard mode only) |
| Alt+n | Number of actions (alternate) |
| Alt+o | Offer sacrifice |
| Alt+p | Pray |
| Alt+q | Quit |
| Alt+r | Rub |
| Alt+s | Save |
| Alt+t | Take off many |
| Alt+u | Untrap |
| Alt+v | GnollHack library info |
| Alt+w | Wear many |
| Alt+x | Examine |
| Alt+y | Yell for pets |
| Alt+z | View spell |
⌨️ Ctrl Key Commands
| Ctrl + Key | Ctrl + Key Command |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+a | Repeat |
| Ctrl+b | Break |
| Ctrl+c | Call |
| Ctrl+d | Kick |
| Ctrl+e | Detect (wizard mode only) |
| Ctrl+f | Reveal map (wizard mode only) |
| Ctrl+g | Dig |
| Ctrl+h | |
| Ctrl+i | Identify (wizard mode only) |
| Ctrl+j | |
| Ctrl+k | |
| Ctrl+l | Light/Snuff out |
| Ctrl+m | |
| Ctrl+n | Annotate dungeon level |
| Ctrl+o | Dungeon overview |
| Ctrl+p | Previous message |
| Ctrl+q | |
| Ctrl+r | Redraw screen |
| Ctrl+s | Sit |
| Ctrl+t | Teleport |
| Ctrl+u | |
| Ctrl+v | Level teleport (wizard mode only) |
| Ctrl+w | Wish (wizard mode only) |
| Ctrl+x | Dual weapon mode |
| Ctrl+y | Yell for pets |
| Ctrl+z |
⌨️ Double Modifier Commands Bound to Letters
| Alt + Shift + Key | Alt + Shift + Key Command |
|---|---|
| Alt+Shift+a | Annotate dungeon level |
| Alt+Shift+e | Engrave quick (use preset writing) |
| Alt+Shift+m | Use monster ability |
| Alt+Shift+n | Name a monster or object class |
| Alt+Shift+p | Apply Wielded Polearm1 |
| Alt+Shift+r | Mount or dismount a saddled steed (Ride) |
| Alt+Shift+t | Empty a container (Tip) |
| Alt+Shift+w | Wield a previously wielded weapon |
| Alt+Shift+x | Apply a pick-axe or cutting tool quick |
- 1 The polearm can also be a swap weapon.
⌨️ Other Commands
| 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 | Alternate Key | Command |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl + +
|
Alt + +
|
Zoom in |
Ctrl + -
|
Alt + -
|
Zoom out |
Ctrl + 0
|
Alt + 0
|
Reset zoom to normal |
Ctrl + .
|
Alt + .
|
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+Shift+g |
| Shift+b | Put items into Bag in inventory | Alt+Shift+f |
| Ctrl+b | Break | Alt+Shift+b |
| j | Jump | Alt+j |
| k | Kick | Ctrl+d |
l |
Loot | Alt+l
|
Ctrl+l |
Light/Snuff out | Alt+Shift+i |
| n | Number of actions | Automatic1 |
| Shift+n | Name | Alt+Shift+n |
| u | Untrap | Alt+u |
| y | Take loot out of container on floor (yank) | Alt+Shift+d |
| Shift+y | Put loot into container on floor (Yank) | Alt+Shift+c |
- 1 When you press a number key, the game automatically assumes that it's the number of actions command.
⌨️ Legacy Keyboard Shortcuts
The following keyboard shortcuts are not supported by the modern GnollHack clients and are only available in the legacy Windows version GnollHack:
| Key Shortcut | Command |
|---|---|
| Alt+b | Toggle hitpoint bars |
| Alt+Shift+y | Toggle buff timers |