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

Call of Duty: Black Ops III, a shooter game, uses 30 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 III controls?

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

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

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

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

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Call of Duty: Black Ops III also released on Xbox and 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 III resource?

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

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Keyboard & controller controls

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Default keyboard and mouse bindings for Treyarch's 2015 Call of Duty: Black Ops III on PC, read straight from the default_bindings.cfg the game ships, with controller equivalents from its shipped Default button layout. Covers movement and stance, Specialist weapons, the four action slots and chat.

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Layout

30 shortcuts

Combat 9

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

Interface 9

Action	Shortcut
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Show Scoreboard	`Tab`
Chat (All)	`T`
Chat (Team)	`Y`
Push to Talk	`B`
Chat (Party)	`P`
Accept Last Game Invite	`F9`
Screenshot	`F10`
Toggle Console	`

Movement 5

Action	Shortcut
Move	`WASD`
Sprint / Hold Breath	`Shift`
Stand / Jump	`Space`
Change Stance (Crouch)	`C`
Toggle Prone	`Ctrl`

Action Slots 4

Action	Shortcut
Action Slot 1 (D-pad Up)	`1`
Action Slot 2 (D-pad Down)	`2`
Action Slot 3 (D-pad Left)	`5`
Action Slot 4 (D-pad Right)	`3`

Weapons 3

Action	Shortcut
Switch Weapon	`X`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↓`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

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]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Throw Lethal Grenade (alternate)

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←

↓

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Combat 7

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Fire Weapon	`RTR2R2`
Aim Down Sights	`LTL2L2`
Reload	`X■X`
Melee Attack	`RSR3R3`
Use / Interact	`X■X`
Throw Lethal Grenade	`RBR1R1`
Use Tactical Equipment	`LBL1L1`

Interface 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Pause Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Show Scoreboard	`ViewShareView`

Movement 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Sprint / Hold Breath	`LSL3L3`
Stand / Jump	`A✕A`
Change Stance (Crouch)	`B●B`

Action Slots 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Action Slot 1 (D-pad Up)	`D-Pad ↑`
Action Slot 2 (D-pad Down)	`D-Pad ↓`
Action Slot 3 (D-pad Left)	`D-Pad ←`
Action Slot 4 (D-pad Right)	`D-Pad →`

Weapons 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Switch Weapon	`Y▲Y`

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

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Black Ops III?: Call of Duty: Black Ops III, a shooter game, uses 30 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 III controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Black Ops III's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops III support a controller?: Yes — Call of Duty: Black Ops III has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Call of Duty: Black Ops III controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Call of Duty: Black Ops III also released on Xbox and 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 III resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Black Ops III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Combat 9

Interface 9

Movement 5

Action Slots 4

Weapons 3

Combat 7

Interface 2

Movement 3

Action Slots 4

Weapons 1

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