Aion 2 default keybindings

Global client. Checked October 13, 2026. These are the defaults in AION 2 control mode.

What does each key do?

Hold

No defaults with Shift + a key.

Legend
  • Free, easy to reach
  • Taken
  • Can't change
  • Hand on W A S D
  • A key to try
  • Players use

What players change

Macro No key Put it on Right clickSome players use Z
Set Defiance Hotkey No key Give it its own keyEasy free keys: Shift + Space
Fly Up Ctrl + R Put it on RSome players use Alt + W
Fly Down Ctrl + F Move it off Ctrl + FSome players use Alt + S
Skill Quickslot: Quick Use 9–12 5 to 8 Move them near W A S DSome players use 9 Backtick (`)Easy free keys: 10 Shift + E, 11 Shift + R, 12 Shift + F
  • Programs that play for you can get you banned. The rules ban programs and devices that let you do what a normal player can't. NC has already restricted accounts for macros, bots and other programs it doesn't allow.
  • In Korea, NC once blocked mouse apps that have macros. On 9 December 2025 you couldn't enter the game while Logitech G HUB, Razer Synapse or Corsair iCUE ran. Hours later NC paused the block, because it also stopped players who used no macros. NC said it still checks for macro use and will bring a stronger block.
  • The game's own macro is allowed. It is built into the game. Hold one key and it uses your skills in order.

Check your macro order: Macro checker.

Find an easier key

Keys you can bind, easiest to reach from W A S D first.

Legend
  • Taken, rarely used
  1. R Suggested for Fly Up
  2. Z Suggested for Macro
  3. Shift + E Suggested for Skill Quickslot: Quick Use 10
  4. Shift + R Suggested for Skill Quickslot: Quick Use 11
  5. Shift + F Suggested for Skill Quickslot: Quick Use 12
  6. Shift + Space Suggested for Set Defiance Hotkey
  7. X Activate/Deactivate Auto-use Potions
  8. G Subscription
  9. Alt + Q
  10. Alt + E
  11. Alt + R
  12. Alt + F Essence Extraction
  13. Backtick (`) Suggested for Skill Quickslot: Quick Use 9
  14. Shift + 2
  15. Shift + 3
  16. Shift + 4
  17. Shift + C
  18. Shift + X
  19. Shift + G
  20. Ctrl + E
  21. Ctrl + Space Ctrl + Space can turn Chinese typing on or off in Windows.
  22. Alt + Z
  23. Alt + C Wings
  24. Alt + X Pet
  25. Alt + G Crafting
  26. Shift + 5
  27. Shift + Q
  28. Shift + T
  29. Shift + V
  30. Ctrl + C
  31. Ctrl + G
  32. Y Achievements
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Every action has two key boxes, so you can add a key and keep the default.

Own key for Defiance: turn on Separate Defiance Hotkey, then bind Set Defiance Hotkey.

What you can't bind
  • Two of Shift, Alt and Ctrl at once, like Ctrl + Shift + a key.
  • Ctrl + any mouse button.
  • Scrolling the mouse wheel.
  • The game keeps Esc or Ctrl + Left click.
  • Windows keeps Alt + Tab or Alt + F4 or Alt + Esc or Alt + Space or Ctrl + Esc and the Windows key.
What makes a key easy?

Each key gets points for the effort to press it while your left hand plays on W A S D. Fewer points, easier key.

  • Reach: 1 to 5 points, by how far the key is from your fingers.
  • Holding a key with it: +1 Shift, +1.5 Alt, +2 Ctrl. Shift sits under your little finger and Alt under your thumb, while Ctrl needs a stretch down to the corner.
  • Clash: +2 for Shift or Ctrl with 1, Q, Tab, Backtick (`) or Z: the little finger that holds it must also press the key. +1 for Ctrl or Alt with 6, Y, H, N or B: holding it keeps your hand at the left edge, far from these keys.
  • Rating: easy is up to 3 points, fair up to 4 points, far is more. The list above shows easy and fair keys.
  • For example:
    • Ctrl + E: 1 reach + 2 holding = 3 points, easy.
    • Alt + 1: 2 reach + 1.5 holding = 3.5 points, fair.
    • Shift + 1: 2 reach + 1 holding + 2 clash = 5 points, far.

All default keys

Legend
  • Taken, rarely used
  • Can't change
  • No key
Moving
Auto Move Forward Num Lock
Move Forward (High-Speed Glide) W or Up arrow
Move Backward S or Down arrow
Move Right (Glide Right Turn) D or Right arrow
Move Left (Glide Left Turn) A or Left arrow
Use Jump / Glide / Defiance Space
Set Defiance Hotkey Turn on Separate Defiance Hotkey first.
Sprint Shift
Start Flight / Stop V
Fly Up Ctrl + R
Fly Down Ctrl + F
Mount / Dismount C
Skills
Skill Quickslot: Quick Use 1–12 Left click, Right click or T, 1 to 4, Q, E, 5 to 8
Special Skill Quickslot: Quick Use 1–2 Turn on Separate Special Skill Hotkey first.
Use Unique Transformation Skill 1–4 Ctrl + 1 to 4
Macro
Dismiss Spirits (Spiritmaster Only)
Consumables
Consumables Quickslot: Quick Use 1–8 F1 to F8
Activate/Deactivate Power Shard B
Activate/Deactivate Auto-use Potions X
Switch sets
Equip Set 1–3 Insert to Page Up
Gear Preset 1–3 Alt + Numpad 1 to Numpad 3
Skill Preset 1–3 Alt + Numpad 4 to Numpad 6
Targets
Change Target Tab
Target Hostile Players
Target Party Leader's Target Ctrl + Tab
Select Target - Party Member 1–4 Ctrl + F2 to F5
Set marker
World Marker
Remove Target's Marker Period (.)
Remove All Markers Ctrl + Period (.)
Apply Marker 1–9 Numpad 1 to Numpad 3, Numpad 4 to Numpad 6, Numpad 7 to Numpad 9
Apply Marker 0
Apply Sleep Marker
Apply Stop Marker
Apply Skull Marker
Apply Star Marker
Apply Moon Marker
Select marker
Select Marker Target Ctrl + Numpad 0
Select Marker 1–9 Ctrl + Numpad 1 to Numpad 3, Ctrl + Numpad 4 to Numpad 6, Ctrl + Numpad 7 to Numpad 9
Select Marker 0
Select Sleep Marker
Select Stop Marker
Select Skull Marker
Select Star Marker
Select Moon Marker
Camera
Camera Zoom In Numpad +
Camera Zoom Out Numpad -
Switch Camera Mode
Camera Lock-On
Quests
Quest Tracker: Auto Move 1–3 Alt + 1 to 3
Quest Tracker: Auto Move 4–9 Alt + 4 to 9
Journal J
Windows
Cube I
Stat Info P
Skills K
Map M
Title Alt + T
Closet Alt + O
Pet Alt + X
Wings Alt + C
Enhancement N
Daevanion U
Arcana Alt + V
Essence Extraction Alt + F
Crafting Alt + G
Substance Morph Alt + H
Supply Request Alt + J
Subscription G
Market
Achievements Y
Rank
Season
Shop H
Navigator
Expedition
Nightmare
Daily Dungeon
Transcendence
Ascension Trial
Subjugation
Shugo Festival
Abyss
Arena
Attendance
Transparent Map Alt + M
Chat and friends
Display Emote List
Share Item/Map Pin Ctrl + Left click
Legion L
Mail
Manage Friends
Chat Enter
Other
Cancel Esc
Display Cursor Alt
Hide UI F12
Switch Control Mode Slash (/)
Combat Analysis Ctrl + X
Rest Comma (,)
Interact F
Settings O
Edit HUD: Undo Ctrl + Z
Edit HUD: Redo Ctrl + Y