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Dark Souls III Keyboard & Controller Controls
RPG games →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.
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All Dark Souls III controls
30 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dark Souls III's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
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 | Q |
| Move Camera | Mouse |
| Lock On (alt) | MMB |
Multiplayer & Gestures 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Gesture Menu | G |
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Combat 9
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Attack (Right Hand / Light) | RBR1R1R |
| Strong Attack (Right Hand) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Guard / Block | LBL1L1L |
| Parry / Weapon Art (Skill) | LBL1L1LRBR1R1R |
| Attack (Left Hand) | LBL1L1L |
| Strong Attack (Left Hand) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Two-Hand Weapon | Y▲YX |
| Jump Attack | L-StickRTR2R2ZR |
| Kick | L-StickRBR1R1R |
Movement 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Roll / Backstep / Dodge (tap) | B●BA |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Dash (hold) | B●BA |
| Jump (while running) | LSL3L3LS |
Magic & Items 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Use Item | X■XY |
| Switch Spell / Magic | D-Pad ↑ |
| Switch Item | D-Pad ↓ |
| Switch Right-Hand Weapon | D-Pad → |
| Switch Left-Hand Weapon | D-Pad ← |
Interface 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up / Confirm | A✕AB |
| Open Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
| Sort (in menu) | Y▲YX |
Camera & Targeting 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Lock On / Reset Camera | RSR3R3RS |
| Move Camera | R-Stick |
Multiplayer & Gestures 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Gesture Menu | ViewShareView− |
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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. 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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