What are the default controls for Darksiders?

Darksiders, a action game, uses 30 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Darksiders controls?

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

Does Darksiders support a controller?

Yes — Darksiders 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 Darksiders controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Darksiders 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 Darksiders resource?

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

Darksiders Keyboard & controller controls

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Vigil's Darksiders sends War through a Zelda-shaped apocalypse, so the gear keys matter as much as the sword. THQ's PC manual prints the keyboard and Xbox 360 columns on facing pages; the Wrath powers below are the Caps Lock chords the keyboard half uses in place of the pad's ability menu.

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Layout

30 shortcuts

Wrath & Gear 11

Action	Shortcut
Wrath Power Mode (hold)	`Caps Lock`
Use Wrath Power 1	`Caps Lock1`
Use Wrath Power 2	`Caps Lock2`
Select Gear 1	`1`
Select Gear 2	`2`
Chaos Form	`V`
Use Wrath Power 3	`Caps Lock3`
Use Wrath Power 4	`Caps Lock4`
Select Gear 3	`3`
Summon Ruin	`C`
Toggle Draggables	`R`

Combat 9

Action	Shortcut
Primary Attack (sword)	`LMB`
Secondary Attack	`RMB`
Use Gear Item	`MMB`
Block	`Alt`
Focus on Enemy (hold)	`Shift`
Aim Mode	`Q`
Focus on Enemy (toggle)	`F`
Switch Secondary	`Tab`
Select Next / Previous Enemy	`Wheel`

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Action / Interact	`E`
Camera	`Mouse`
Jump	`Space`
Dash	`Alt`
Drop Down	`Ctrl`
Walk Toggle	`B`

Interface 3

Action	Shortcut
Chronicle / Map	`O`
Pause / Inventory	`I`
Summon Watcher	`

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Use Gear Item

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Wrath & Gear 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Wrath Power Mode (hold)	`LBL1L1`
Select Gear 1	`D-Pad ↑`
Select Gear 2	`D-Pad ←`
Select Gear 3	`D-Pad →`

Combat 8

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Primary Attack (sword)	`X■X`
Secondary Attack	`Y▲Y`
Use Gear Item	`RTR2R2`
Block	`RBR1R1`
Focus on Enemy (hold)	`LTL2L2`
Aim Mode	`RSR3R3`
Focus on Enemy (toggle)	`LTL2L2`
Switch Secondary	`D-Pad ↓`

Movement 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Action / Interact	`B●B`
Camera	`R-Stick`
Jump	`A✕A`
Dash	`RBR1R1`

Interface 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Chronicle / Map	`ViewShareView`
Pause / Inventory	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Summon Watcher	`ViewShareView`

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30 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Darksiders's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Darksiders controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Darksiders?: Darksiders, a action game, uses 30 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Darksiders controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Darksiders's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Darksiders support a controller?: Yes — Darksiders 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 Darksiders controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Darksiders 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 Darksiders resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Darksiders or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Wrath & Gear 11

Combat 9

Movement 7

Interface 3

Wrath & Gear 4

Combat 8

Movement 5

Interface 3

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