Destiny 2 Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 34 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Shooter →
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A reference for the default PC keyboard and mouse controls in Destiny 2. Covers movement, weapons, Guardian abilities, gear, communication, and menu navigation so you can jump into a Strike or raid without fumbling for keys.
All Destiny 2 controls
34 shortcuts
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Toggle Sprint | Shift |
| Interact | E |
| Toggle Crouch | Ctrl |
| Air Move | X |
Combat/Weapons 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Hold Zoom / Aim Down Sight | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Switch to Kinetic Weapon | 1 |
| Switch to Energy Weapon | 2 |
| Switch to Power Weapon | 3 |
| Switch Weapon | ~ |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
Communication 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Push-To-Talk | T |
| Show / Hide Text Chat | L |
| Emote 1 | UP |
| Emote 2 | DOWN |
| Emote 3 | LEFT |
| Emote 4 | RIGHT |
Abilities (Grenade/Melee/Super/Class) 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Grenade Ability | Q |
| Super Ability | F |
| Auto Melee | C |
| Class Ability | V |
| Finisher / Player Highlight | G |
UI/Menus 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Director (Map) | M |
| Open Director - Roster | U |
| Return to Orbit / Abort Activity | O |
Inventory/Gear 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Deploy Ghost | Tab |
| Open Start Menu (Character) | I |
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+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Back | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕A |
| Toggle Sprint | LSL3L3 |
| Interact | X■X |
| Toggle Crouch | B●B |
Combat/Weapons 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2 |
| Hold Zoom / Aim Down Sight | LTL2L2 |
| Reload | X■X |
| Switch Weapon | Y▲Y |
Communication 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Emote 1 | D-Pad ↑ |
| Emote 2 | D-Pad ↓ |
| Emote 3 | D-Pad ← |
| Emote 4 | D-Pad → |
Abilities (Grenade/Melee/Super/Class) 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Grenade Ability | LBL1L1 |
| Super Ability | LBL1L1RBR1R1 |
| Auto Melee | RBR1R1 |
| Class Ability | B●B |
| Finisher / Player Highlight | RSR3R3 |
UI/Menus 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Director (Map) | ViewShareView |
Inventory/Gear 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Start Menu (Character) | MenuOptionsMenu |
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34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Destiny 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Destiny 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Destiny 2?
- Destiny 2, a shooter game, uses 34 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 Destiny 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Destiny 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Destiny 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Destiny 2 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 Destiny 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Destiny 2 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 Destiny 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Destiny 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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