What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Black Ops II?

Call of Duty: Black Ops II, a shooter game, uses 35 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops II controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Black Ops II's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Call of Duty: Black Ops II support a controller?

Yes — Call of Duty: Black Ops II has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Call of Duty: Black Ops II controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Call of Duty: Black Ops II also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Call of Duty: Black Ops II resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Black Ops II or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Keyboard & controller controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Treyarch's 2012 Call of Duty: Black Ops II, taken from Activision's own PC manual, with Xbox controller equivalents from the official console manual. Covers infantry combat, scorestreaks, and the top-down Tactical View used in the campaign's Strike Force missions.

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Movement 9

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Look / Aim	`Mouse`
Sprint / Hold Breath	`Shift`
Stand / Jump	`Space`
Change Stance (Crouch)	`C`
Prone	`Ctrl`
Dive to Prone (while sprinting)	`Ctrl`
Lean Left	`Q`
Lean Right	`E`

Combat 9

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Aim Down Sights	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Melee Attack	`V`
Use / Interact	`F`
Throw Lethal Grenade	`G`
Throw Tactical Grenade	`4`
Equipment	`X`
Throw Lethal Grenade (alternate)	`MMB`

Strike Force 8

Action	Shortcut
Enter / Leave Tactical View	`Tab`
Move Tactical View (Tactical View only)	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Direct Unit Type to Target (hold for all units)	`4`
Select Unit Type 1	`1`
Select Unit Type 2	`2`
Select Unit Type 3	`3`
Select Unit Type 4	`5`
Direct Unit Type to Target (click)	`LMB`

Interface 7

Action	Shortcut
Objectives / Pause Menu	`Esc`
Show Score / Objectives	`Tab`
Text Chat	`T`
Team Chat	`Y`
Voice Chat	`Z`
Spectator View Mode	`F3`
Screenshot	`F12`

Scorestreaks 2

Action	Shortcut
Activate Scorestreak	`3`
Previous Scorestreak	`2`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

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]

Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Throw Lethal Grenade (alternate)

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Movement 5

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Look / Aim	`R-Stick`
Sprint / Hold Breath	`L3L3`
Stand / Jump	`✕A`
Change Stance (Crouch)	`●B`

Combat 7

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Fire Weapon	`R2R2`
Aim Down Sights	`L2L2`
Reload	`■X`
Melee Attack	`R3R3`
Use / Interact	`■X`
Throw Lethal Grenade	`R1R1`
Throw Tactical Grenade	`L1L1`

Strike Force 2

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Enter / Leave Tactical View	`ShareView`
Move Tactical View (Tactical View only)	`L-Stick`

Interface 2

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Objectives / Pause Menu	`OptionsMenu`
Show Score / Objectives	`ShareView`

Scorestreaks 1

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Activate Scorestreak	`D-Pad →`

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35 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Call of Duty: Black Ops II's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops II controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Black Ops II?: Call of Duty: Black Ops II, a shooter game, uses 35 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops II controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Black Ops II's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops II support a controller?: Yes — Call of Duty: Black Ops II has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Call of Duty: Black Ops II controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Call of Duty: Black Ops II also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Call of Duty: Black Ops II resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Black Ops II or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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