Learning how to drop items in Enter the Gungeon streamlines your runs and keeps your inventory manageable during intense bullet-hell runs.
Mastering item interaction is essential for efficient room clearing and survival, so this guide breaks down the mechanics in a clear, actionable way.
| Action | PC Controls | PlayStation Controls | Xbox Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Item Menu | Tab | Up on D-Pad | DPad Up |
| Select Item | Arrow Keys or Mouse | Left Stick / D-Pad | Left Stick / D-Pad |
| Drop Item | Space or Enter | Cross / Circle | A / B |
| Cancel / Close | Esc | Square / Cross | B / Y |
Navigating the Item Menu
The item menu is your control hub for managing weapons, trinkets, and ammo in real time.
Knowing how to move between categories and preview stats helps you decide what to keep and what to drop items from your loadout.
Drop Items from Active Inventory
Keyboard and Mouse Priority
When you want to drop items in Enter the Gungeon using a keyboard, Tab opens the inventory grid and arrow keys let you highlight a slot.
Press Space to drop the selected item onto the floor, where it can be picked up later or lost if you leave the room.
Controller Layouts
On console, the D-pad or left stick moves the cursor, and pressing A or Cross confirms a selection to drop items at your feet.
Hold the interact button to quick-swap instead if you prefer faster adjustments during combat.
Strategic Reasons to Drop Items
Dropping items frees up inventory slots for relics that scale with your run progression or synergies you discover on later floors.
It also lets you get rid of underpowered weapons before they clutter your choices during boss fights and high-risk encounters.
Advanced Item Management Tips
Use safe rooms to review your full loadout without pressure, because dropping items recklessly in combat can leave you vulnerable.
Keep at least one source of healing or shielding active, and drop consumables with caution to avoid wasting resources on empty rooms.
Refining Your Drop Strategy
- Review item synergy before dropping to preserve strong combinations.
- Drop low rarity weapons in early floors to make room for better finds.
- Use safe rooms to plan which trinkets and guns to part with.
- Reserve at least one flexible slot for boss-specific responses.
- Coordinate item trades with teammates in co-op to maximize shared utility.
FAQ
Reader questions
Can I drop items on the floor in co-op and have my teammate pick them up?
Yes, dropped items stay on the floor for any player in the same room to collect, making coordinated trading possible.
What happens to trinkets when I drop items in Enter the Gungeon?
Trinkets held in inventory slots are treated like any other item and will drop to the ground for retrieval.
Will dropped items disappear if I exit the room or run?
Items left on the floor are removed when you leave the current run, so only drop items you are ready to leave behind.
Is there a limit to how many items I can drop per room?
You can drop as many items as you have equipped or in your active slots, limited only by inventory space and your courage.