What are the default controls for Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition controls?

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

Which platforms do these Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition resource?

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

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Keyboard controls

Windows
34 default keybinds
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Death takes over from War in Vigil's sequel, trading the first game's gear-heavy puzzling for loot, skill trees and a horse you can call from almost anywhere. The keys come from THQ's 2012 PC manual; the Deathinitive Edition's Key Bindings screen opens on the same WASD and Space rows. Wrath abilities sit on the number row once assigned from the Tab radial menu.

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All Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition keyboard controls

Layout

34 shortcuts

Despair & Construct 9

Action	Shortcut
Fire Redemption (on horseback)	`MMB`
Despair Dash / Charge (with a direction)	`Alt`
Despair Jump	`Space`
Construct Heavy Attack	`RMB`
Fire / Detach Construct Fist	`MMB`
Jump off the Construct / onto a Chain	`E`
Swim Speed Burst	`Alt`
Swim Up	`Space`
Swim Down	`RMB`

Combat 8

Action	Shortcut
Scythe Attack	`LMB`
Secondary Weapon Attack	`RMB`
Recenter Camera / Target Enemy (hold)	`Shift`
Aiming Reticle	`Q`
Use Gear	`MMB`
Target Enemy (toggle)	`F`
Reaper Form	`V`
Switch Targets	`Wheel`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move Death	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Interact / Drop Down	`E`
Camera	`Mouse`
Jump	`Space`
Dodge (with a direction)	`Alt`
Walk Toggle	`B`

Abilities & Gear 6

Action	Shortcut
Use Wrath Ability	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`
Radial Menu	`Tab`
Summon / Banish Despair	`C`
Show Objective and Wrath Abilities / Gear	`Caps Lock`
Assign to Hotkey (in Radial Menu, highlight with mouse)	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`
Summon Dust (hold)	`Z`

Interface 5

Action	Shortcut
Character Menu (Map / Quests / Inventory / Skills)	`O`
Pause Menu	`I`
Skip Cinematic	`Esc`
Previous Screen	`Bksp`
Switch Menu Screens	`Q`then`W`

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Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

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34 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition's control settings.

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Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?: Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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