What are the default controls for Amnesia: The Dark Descent?

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a horror game, uses 17 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Amnesia: The Dark Descent controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Amnesia: The Dark Descent's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Amnesia: The Dark Descent controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Amnesia: The Dark Descent resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amnesia: The Dark Descent or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent Keyboard controls

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Amnesia has no weapons, so every interaction runs through the mouse: you hold the left button and drag to open a door at the speed you choose, and the right button throws whatever you are holding. Frictional's manual prints the default key configuration, and these fifteen rows are the whole game.

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All Amnesia: The Dark Descent keyboard controls

Layout

Interaction 6

Action	Shortcut
Interact	`LMB`
Throw Object	`RMB`
Push Object (hold interact, then use the movement keys)	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Rotate Grabbed Object (hold)	`R`
Move Grabbed Object Closer / Further	`Wheel`
Hard Push (while holding interact)	`RMB`

Menus 6

Action	Shortcut
Open Inventory	`Tab`
Open Journal	`J`
Open Mementos	`M`
Open Recent Text	`N`
Go to Main Menu	`Esc`
Go Back in Menus	`Esc`

Movement 5

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Look Around	`Mouse`
Crouch	`Ctrl`
Run (hold)	`Shift`
Jump	`Space`

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17 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Amnesia: The Dark Descent's control settings.

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Amnesia: The Dark Descent controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Amnesia: The Dark Descent?: Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a horror game, uses 17 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Amnesia: The Dark Descent controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Amnesia: The Dark Descent's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Amnesia: The Dark Descent controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Amnesia: The Dark Descent resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amnesia: The Dark Descent or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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