Dark Souls: Remastered Keyboard & controller controls
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- 36 default keybinds
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Dark Souls: Remastered is FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's 2018 remaster of the 2011 action RPG, rebuilt for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. This reference lists the default keyboard-and-mouse bindings alongside the default Xbox controller layout, covering movement and rolling, light and heavy attacks, blocking and parrying, spell and item cycling, lock-on targeting and the menus.
All Dark Souls: Remastered controls
36 shortcuts
Interface 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Action (open, pick up, talk, rest) | E |
| Open Menu | Esc |
| Confirm (in menu) | E |
| Cancel (in menu) | Q |
| Switch Menu Right | End |
| Switch Menu Left | Home |
| Menu Function 1: Switch Status | R |
| Menu Function 2: Toggle Display / Remove Equipment | F |
| Select Up (in menu) | UP |
| Select Down (in menu) | DOWN |
| Select Left (in menu) | LEFT |
| Select Right (in menu) | RIGHT |
| Scroll Up (in menu) | PgUp |
| Scroll Down (in menu) | PgDn |
| Explanation (in menu) | G |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Run Forward | W |
| Dash / Roll / Backstep | Space |
| Run Backward | S |
| Run Left | A |
| Run Right | D |
| Jump (while dashing) | Space |
| Walk (hold + movement) | Alt |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Right Weapon Attack | LMB |
| Right Weapon Strong Attack | ShiftLMB |
| Left Weapon Action (Block) | RMB |
| Left Weapon Action (Parry) | ShiftRMB |
| Toggle One-Hand / Two-Hand Grip | F |
Magic & Items 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item | R |
| Switch Magic | Wheel ↑ |
| Switch Item | Wheel ↓ |
| Switch Right Weapon | ShiftWheel ↑ |
| Switch Left Weapon | ShiftWheel ↓ |
Camera & Targeting 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Lock Target On / Off, Reset Camera | Q |
| Move Camera | Mouse |
| Lock Target On / Off, Reset Camera (mouse) | MMB |
Multiplayer & Gestures 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Gesture Menu | G |
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+ 5 more controls in the table below
+ 5 more controls in the table below
35 shortcuts
Interface 15
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Action (open, pick up, talk, rest) | A✕AB |
| Open Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Confirm (in menu) | A✕AB |
| Cancel (in menu) | B●BA |
| Switch Menu Right | RBR1R1R |
| Switch Menu Left | LBL1L1L |
| Menu Function 1: Switch Status | Y▲YX |
| Menu Function 2: Toggle Display / Remove Equipment | X■XY |
| Select Up (in menu) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Select Down (in menu) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Select Left (in menu) | D-Pad ← |
| Select Right (in menu) | D-Pad → |
| Scroll Up (in menu) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Scroll Down (in menu) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Explanation (in menu) | ViewShareView− |
Movement 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Run Forward | L-Stick |
| Dash / Roll / Backstep | B●BA |
| Run Backward | L-Stick |
| Run Left | L-Stick |
| Run Right | L-Stick |
| Jump (while dashing) | B●BA |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Right Weapon Attack | RBR1R1R |
| Right Weapon Strong Attack | RTR2R2ZR |
| Left Weapon Action (Block) | LBL1L1L |
| Left Weapon Action (Parry) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Toggle One-Hand / Two-Hand Grip | Y▲YX |
Magic & Items 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Item | X■XY |
| Switch Magic | D-Pad ↑ |
| Switch Item | D-Pad ↓ |
| Switch Right Weapon | D-Pad → |
| Switch Left Weapon | D-Pad ← |
Camera & Targeting 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Lock Target On / Off, Reset Camera | RSR3R3RS |
| Move Camera | R-Stick |
| Lock Target On / Off, Reset Camera (mouse) | RSR3R3RS |
Multiplayer & Gestures 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Gesture Menu | ViewShareView− |
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36 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dark Souls: Remastered's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Dark Souls: Remastered controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dark Souls: Remastered?
- Dark Souls: Remastered, a rpg game, uses 36 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: Remastered controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dark Souls: Remastered's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dark Souls: Remastered support a controller?
- Yes — Dark Souls: Remastered has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Dark Souls: Remastered controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dark Souls: Remastered also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Dark Souls: Remastered resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dark Souls: Remastered or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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