Dark Souls III Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 30 default keybinds
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A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Dark Souls III on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, magic and items, lock-on targeting, weapon arts, and menus so you can survive Lothric with confidence.
All Dark Souls III controls
30 shortcuts
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack (Right Hand / Light) | LMB |
| Strong Attack (Right Hand) | ShiftLMB |
| Guard / Block | RMB |
| Parry / Weapon Art (Skill) | Ctrl |
| Attack (Left Hand) | RMB |
| Strong Attack (Left Hand) | ShiftRMB |
| Two-Hand Weapon | F |
| Jump Attack | WShiftLMB |
| Kick | WLMB |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Roll / Backstep / Dodge (tap) | Space |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint / Dash (hold) | Space |
| Jump (while running) | Space |
| Walk / Sneak (hold) | Alt |
Magic & Items 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item | R |
| Switch Spell / Magic | UP |
| Switch Item | DOWN |
| Switch Right-Hand Weapon | RIGHT |
| Switch Left-Hand Weapon | LEFT |
Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up / Confirm | E |
| Open Menu | Esc |
| Cancel / Back | Q |
| Sort (in menu) | X |
Camera & Targeting 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Lock On / Reset Camera | O |
| Move Camera | Mouse |
| Lock On (alt) | MMB |
Multiplayer & Gestures 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Gesture Menu | G |
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Combat 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack (Right Hand / Light) | RBR1R1 |
| Strong Attack (Right Hand) | RTR2R2 |
| Guard / Block | LBL1L1 |
| Parry / Weapon Art (Skill) | LTL2L2 |
| Attack (Left Hand) | LBL1L1 |
| Strong Attack (Left Hand) | LTL2L2 |
| Two-Hand Weapon | Y▲Y |
Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Roll / Backstep / Dodge (tap) | B●B |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Dash (hold) | B●B |
| Jump (while running) | LSL3L3 |
Magic & Items 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Item | X■X |
| Switch Spell / Magic | D-Pad ↑ |
| Switch Item | D-Pad ↓ |
| Switch Right-Hand Weapon | D-Pad → |
| Switch Left-Hand Weapon | D-Pad ← |
Interface 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up / Confirm | A✕A |
| Open Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Cancel / Back | B●B |
Camera & Targeting 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Lock On / Reset Camera | RSR3R3 |
| Move Camera | R-Stick |
Multiplayer & Gestures 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Gesture Menu | ViewShareView |
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30 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dark Souls III's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Dark Souls III controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dark Souls III?
- Dark Souls III, a rpg game, uses 30 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Dark Souls III controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dark Souls III's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dark Souls III support a controller?
- Yes — Dark Souls 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 Dark Souls III controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dark Souls 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 Dark Souls III resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dark Souls III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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