Batman: Arkham Asylum Keyboard & controller controls
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- 37 default keybinds
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Batman: Arkham Asylum is the 2009 action game by Rocksteady Studios that opened the Arkham series, released on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. These are the default PC keyboard-and-mouse and Xbox 360 controller bindings printed in the game's official instruction manual, covering free-flow combat, gadgets, Detective Mode and the in-game menus.
All Batman: Arkham Asylum controls
36 shortcuts
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move - Sneak, Walk & Run | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Run / Climb / Glide / Use | Space |
| Grapple | F |
| Rotate Camera | Mouse |
| Evade (tap twice) | SpacethenSpace |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Drop Down (hanging from ledge) | Ctrl |
| Corner Cover (by a corner) | Space |
| Zoom | Z |
Menus 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Map / Level Up Menu | Tab |
| Navigate Menus | UPthenDOWNthenLEFTthenRIGHT |
| Select / Accept | Enter |
| Back to Previous Screen | Esc |
| Cycle Menu Tabs (WayneTech, Challenges) | −then= |
| Zoom Map In / Out | [then] |
| Jump to Batman's Location on Map | Ctrl |
| Cycle Riddler Challenge Areas | [then] |
| Play Evidence Recording (Character Bios) | Enter |
| Cycle Character Facts (Character Bios) | Ctrl |
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Strike | LMB |
| Counter / Silent Takedown | RMB |
| Cape Stun | E |
| Quick Batarang | Q |
| Takedown (requires upgrade) | ShiftRMB |
| Redirect (tap twice towards enemy) | SpacethenSpace |
| Ground Takedown (next to prone enemy) | CtrlRMB |
| Throw (requires upgrade) | ShiftLMB |
| Quick Batclaw (requires upgrade) | C |
Gadgets 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ready Gadget (hold) | RMB |
| Use Gadget | LMB |
| Detonate Explosive Gel (requires upgrade) | R |
| Next Gadget | Wheel ↑ |
| Previous Gadget | Wheel ↓ |
| Gadget Quick Select (slots 1-8) | 1 |
Detective Mode 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Detective Mode (tap) | X |
| Environmental Analysis (hold) | X |
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+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
25 shortcuts
Movement 10
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move - Sneak, Walk & Run | L-Stick |
| Run / Climb / Glide / Use | A✕AB |
| Grapple | RBR1R1R |
| Rotate Camera | R-Stick |
| Evade (tap twice) | A✕ABthenA✕AB |
| Crouch | RTR2R2ZR |
| Drop Down (hanging from ledge) | B●BA |
| Corner Cover (by a corner) | RTR2R2ZRA✕AB |
| Zoom | RSR3R3RS |
| Centre Camera | LSL3L3LS |
Menus 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Map / Level Up Menu | ViewShareView− |
Combat 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Strike | X■XY |
| Counter / Silent Takedown | Y▲YX |
| Cape Stun | B●BA |
| Quick Batarang | LTL2L2ZL |
| Takedown (requires upgrade) | B●BAY▲YX |
| Redirect (tap twice towards enemy) | A✕ABthenA✕AB |
| Ground Takedown (next to prone enemy) | RTR2R2ZRY▲YX |
| Throw (requires upgrade) | A✕ABX■XY |
| Quick Batclaw (requires upgrade) | RTR2R2ZRthenRTR2R2ZR |
Gadgets 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Ready Gadget (hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Use Gadget | RTR2R2ZR |
| Detonate Explosive Gel (requires upgrade) | RBR1R1R |
Detective Mode 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Toggle Detective Mode (tap) | LBL1L1L |
| Environmental Analysis (hold) | LBL1L1L |
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37 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Batman: Arkham Asylum's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Batman: Arkham Asylum controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Batman: Arkham Asylum?
- Batman: Arkham Asylum, a action game, uses 37 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Batman: Arkham Asylum controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Batman: Arkham Asylum's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Batman: Arkham Asylum support a controller?
- Yes — Batman: Arkham Asylum has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Batman: Arkham Asylum controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Batman: Arkham Asylum also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Batman: Arkham Asylum resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Batman: Arkham Asylum or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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