What are the default controls for Crysis?

Crysis, a shooter game, uses 40 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Crysis controls?

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

Which platforms do these Crysis controls cover?

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

Is this an official Crysis resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Crysis or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Crysis Keyboard controls

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Crytek's 2007 Crysis hangs its whole design on the Nanosuit, so the key that matters most is the quick menu on the middle mouse button — armor, strength, speed and cloak all live there. EA's PC manual is the source for the defaults below.

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40 shortcuts

Weapons 15

Action	Shortcut
Shoot	`LMB`
Zoom / Alt Fire / View Mode	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Weapon Customization Menu	`C`
Throw Grenade	`G`
Fire Mode	`X`
Next / Previous Weapon	`Wheel`
Melee Attack	`T`
Nanosuit Modes Toggle	`4`
Short Range Weapon Toggle	`1`
Assault Weapon Toggle	`2`
Binoculars	`B`
Grenade Type Toggle	`H`
Explosives Toggle	`3`
Drop Weapon	`J`

Look / Move 9

Action	Shortcut
Forward	`W`
Backward	`S`
Strafe Left / Right	`A`then`D`
Stand Up / Jump	`Space`
Sprint	`ShiftW`
Lean Left / Right	`Q`then`E`
Crouch (press and hold)	`Ctrl`
Prone	`Z`
Night Vision	`I`

Interaction 8

Action	Shortcut
Nanosuit Quick Menu (press and hold)	`MMB`
Interact / Enter / Exit	`F`
Quick Save	`F5`
Open / Close Map	`M`
Quick Load	`F8`
Open / Close Objectives (press and hold)	`Tab`
Open Pause Menu	`Esc`
Load Last Save Game	`F9`

Multiplayer 8

Action	Shortcut
Open / Close Buy Menu	`P`
Open / Close Voice Chat (press and hold)	`Alt`
Open / Close Scoreboard (press and hold)	`Tab`
Buy Ammunition	`.`
See All 3D Objectives (press and hold)	`O`
Open / Close Team Chat	`U`
Open / Close All Chat	`Y`
Send Chat Message	`Enter`

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40 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Crysis's control settings.

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Crysis controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Crysis?: Crysis, a shooter game, uses 40 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Crysis controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Crysis's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Crysis controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Crysis resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Crysis or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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