Key Bindings & Commands
Neverwinter allows PC players to customize normal hotkeys and create advanced slash-command key bindings. These can make commonly used actions easier to access, save different keybind profiles and even simplify Bard song inputs.
Changing Normal Key Bindings
You do not need slash commands for normal control changes. Neverwinter includes a Keybinds menu where standard movement, powers, targeting and interface controls can be reassigned.
Common Default PC Controls
| Key | Default Action |
|---|---|
| W | Move Forward |
| S | Move Backward |
| A | Move Left |
| D | Move Right |
| Space | Jump |
| Shift | Class Utility Power |
| T | Auto-Run |
| C | Character Sheet |
| I | Inventory |
| Alt | Toggle Cursor Mode |
Basic /bind Command
The basic format is:
Replace KEY with the keyboard key you want to use and replace COMMAND with the command that should run when that key is pressed.
Commands are normally entered through the chat box.
Removing a Custom Bind
If you no longer want a command assigned to a key, use:
Example:
Combining Commands
Neverwinter can place multiple actions into one bind by separating commands with:
This is useful for certain convenience binds and Bard songs.
Saving & Loading Keybind Files
PC players can save their custom keybinds to a file and load them again later.
Save Current Binds
Saves the current character keybind setup to a named file.
Load Saved Binds
Loads the keybinds stored in that file.
Useful PC Commands
Show FPS
Displays the current frame rate.
Turns the FPS display off.
Network Information
Displays network information such as latency and bandwidth.
Hides it again.
Hide the Game UI
Hides most of the interface for screenshots or video.
Restores the interface.
Combat Log
Starts writing combat information to the Neverwinter combat log.
Stops combat logging.
Follow Target
Makes your character follow the currently selected target. Normal player movement cancels following.
Target by Name
Attempts to target the named character or entity.
Useful Bind Examples
Follow on a Key
Pressing Z follows your current target. Change Z to any key you prefer.
Toggle Target Lock
Community players use this as a toggle-style hard target lock. Mouse4 can be replaced with another key or supported mouse button.
Open Inventory
Assigns the Inventory command to F1.
Inventory & Belt Item Binds
PC players can bind some inventory or tray-item actions directly to keys.
Use the First Belt / Potion Slot
The final number identifies the slot, beginning with 0 for the first position.
Bard Song Keybinds
Bard players on PC can bind complete song note sequences to keys using PowerMusicNoteExec. This can be especially useful for frequently played Minstrel and Songblade songs.
Current Bard Song Bind Examples
The key immediately after /bind can be changed to whatever key you want to use.
Blaze Flamenco
/bind F1 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 14 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 14 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12"
Rejuvenating Carol
/bind F2 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 7 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 7 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 8"
Tailwind Mambo
/bind F3 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 8 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 8 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12"
Steel March
/bind F4 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 11 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 11 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 7"
Ballad of the Witch
/bind F5 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 13 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 11 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 8"
Ballad of the Hero
/bind F6 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 7 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 11 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 9 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13"
Defender's Minuet
/bind F7 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13"
Warding Carol
/bind F8 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 9 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 11 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 11 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 9 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 9"
Aurora Fantasia
/bind F9 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 9 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 11 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 9 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12"
Sheltering Etude
/bind F10 "+PowerMusicNoteExec 10 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 7 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 12 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 8 $$ +PowerMusicNoteExec 13"
Separate Bard Bind Profiles
Bard players with different Songblade and Minstrel setups can save separate keybind files.
Save DPS Binds
Save Healer Binds
Load DPS Binds
Load Healer Binds
Commands That May Stop Working
Neverwinter's command system has changed over the years. Old forum posts, Discord messages and archived guides may contain binds that no longer work.
This is particularly important with older VIP summon commands and some power-targeting binds. If a command in an old guide does nothing, it may have been disabled or changed by a later game update.
Keybind Safety & Troubleshooting
Use Keybinds to Simplify — Not Complicate
Keybinds are most useful when they reduce repetitive actions or make frequently used controls easier to reach. Start with a few commands that solve an actual problem, save the setup once it works and add more only when you need them.