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Crimson Desert Keyboard & controller controls

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Crimson Desert is Pearl Abyss's open-world action-adventure RPG set on the continent of Pywel, built around deep combo-driven melee combat. These are the default mouse and keyboard bindings alongside the standard Xbox controller layout; all inputs can be remapped in Settings > Input.

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All Crimson Desert controls

Layout

33 shortcuts

Movement 8

Action Shortcut
Move W
Move Left A
Move Back S
Move Right D
Run (hold) Shift
Jump Space
Sprint (double-tap) ShiftthenShift
Crouch / Slide C

Skills 7

Action Shortcut
Skill 1 RMBLMB
Skill 2 RMBCtrl
Skill 3 RMBShift
Skill 4 LMBAlt
Skill 5 LMBShift
Skill 6 LMBSpace
Skill 7 LMBCtrl

Interaction 5

Action Shortcut
Interact (hold) Ctrl
Loot E
Summon Horse H
Dismount R
Sheathe Weapon T

Combat 4

Action Shortcut
Light Attack LMB
Heavy / Power Attack RMB
Axiom Force (hold) Tab
Kick / Unarmed Strike F

Interface 4

Action Shortcut
Inventory I
Map M
Open Menu Esc
Cancel / Back E

Defense 3

Action Shortcut
Block / Parry Ctrl
Roll / Dodge Alt
Evade (double-tap) AltthenAlt

Camera 2

Action Shortcut
Move Camera Mouse
Lock-On Target Caps Lock

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+ 1 more control in the table below

33 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Crimson Desert's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Crimson Desert controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert, a rpg game, uses 33 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Crimson Desert controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Crimson Desert's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Crimson Desert support a controller?
Yes — Crimson Desert 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 Crimson Desert controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Crimson Desert 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 Crimson Desert resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Crimson Desert or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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