Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin Keyboard & controller controls
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- 44 default keybinds
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A reference to the default keyboard, mouse and controller bindings for Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin on PC. The PC defaults are unusual — attacks sit on H, G, U and Y while the mouse maps literally to your left and right hands — so knowing them (or knowing what to rebind) makes Drangleic far kinder.
All Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls
44 shortcuts
Movement 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Run Forward | W |
| Roll (while running) | Space |
| Run Backward | S |
| Run Left | A |
| Run Right | D |
| Dash / Sprint (hold) | Space |
| Backstep (while standing) | Space |
| Jump (while dashing) | F |
| Walk Forward (hold) | AltW |
| Auto-Walk | Z |
| Auto-Dash | X |
Combat 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Right Hand Normal Attack | H |
| Right Hand Normal Attack (mouse) | RMB |
| Right Hand Strong Attack | G |
| Guard / Left Hand Normal Attack | U |
| Left Hand Normal Attack (mouse) | LMB |
| Parry / Left Hand Strong Attack | Y |
| Two-Hand Right Weapon | N |
| Right Hand Strong Attack (double-click) | RMBthenRMB |
| Left Hand Strong Attack (double-click) | LMBthenLMB |
| Lock Guard | M |
| Two-Hand Weapon (mouse) | CtrlMMB |
Equipment & Items 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item | E |
| Switch Spells | UP |
| Switch Items | DOWN |
| Switch Left Hand Weapon | LEFT |
| Switch Right Hand Weapon | RIGHT |
| Use Item (mouse) | ShiftRMB |
| Switch Spells (mouse wheel) | Wheel ↑ |
| Switch Items (mouse wheel) | Wheel ↓ |
Camera & Targeting 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Target Lock / Release | O |
| Move Camera | Mouse |
| Target Lock (mouse) | MMB |
| Tilt Camera Left / Next Target Left | J |
| Tilt Camera Right / Next Target Right | L |
| Tilt Camera Up | I |
| Tilt Camera Down | K |
Interface 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up | Enter |
| Open Start Menu | Esc |
| Interact (mouse) | ShiftLMB |
| Cancel / Back | Bksp |
| Open Gesture Menu | T |
| Change Menu Category Left | ShiftLEFT |
| Change Menu Category Right | ShiftRIGHT |
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+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
26 shortcuts
Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Run Forward | L-Stick |
| Roll (while running) | B●B |
| Run Backward | L-Stick |
| Run Left | L-Stick |
| Run Right | L-Stick |
| Dash / Sprint (hold) | B●B |
| Backstep (while standing) | B●B |
| Jump (while dashing) | LSL3L3 |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Right Hand Normal Attack | RBR1R1 |
| Right Hand Strong Attack | RTR2R2 |
| Guard / Left Hand Normal Attack | LBL1L1 |
| Parry / Left Hand Strong Attack | LTL2L2 |
| Two-Hand Right Weapon | Y▲Y |
Equipment & Items 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Item | X■X |
| Switch Spells | D-Pad ↑ |
| Switch Items | D-Pad ↓ |
| Switch Left Hand Weapon | D-Pad ← |
| Switch Right Hand Weapon | D-Pad → |
Camera & Targeting 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Target Lock / Release | RSR3R3 |
| Move Camera | R-Stick |
Interface 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up | A✕A |
| Open Start Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Cancel / Back | B●B |
| Open Gesture Menu | ViewShareView |
| Change Menu Category Left | LBL1L1 |
| Change Menu Category Right | RBR1R1 |
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44 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin?
- Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, a rpg game, uses 44 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 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin support a controller?
- Yes — Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 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 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 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 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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