What are the default controls for Dishonored?

Dishonored, a action game, uses 37 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Dishonored controls?

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

Does Dishonored support a controller?

Yes — Dishonored 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 Dishonored controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dishonored 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 Dishonored resource?

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

Dishonored Keyboard & controller controls

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Dishonored is Arkane Studios' 2012 first-person stealth action game, published by Bethesda Softworks, in which Corvo Attano moves through the plague-struck city of Dunwall. These are the default PC keyboard and mouse bindings from the game's Games for Windows manual, with the Xbox controller layout printed on the same manual's back cover.

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Layout

35 shortcuts

Powers & Items 15

Action	Shortcut
Quick-Access Wheel (hold)	`MMB`
Drink Health Elixir	`R`
Drink Mana Elixir	`T`
Shortcut 1 (Favorite 1)	`1`
Next Shortcut Item	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Shortcut Item	`Wheel ↓`
Shortcut 2 (Favorite 2)	`2`
Shortcut 3 (Favorite 3)	`3`
Shortcut 4 (Favorite 4 / Potion)	`4`
Shortcut 5	`5`
Shortcut 6	`6`
Shortcut 7	`7`
Shortcut 8	`8`
Shortcut 9	`9`
Shortcut 10	`0`

Movement 10

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Jump	`Space`
Move Forward	`W`
Sprint (hold)	`Shift`
Sneak Mode	`C`
Move Back	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Lean Left	`Q`
Lean Right	`E`

Combat 5

Action	Shortcut
Sword Attack	`LMB`
Use Power or Gadget	`RMB`
Use Item / Interact	`F`
Block / Choke (hold)	`Ctrl`
Draw / Sheathe Weapon (hold)	`F`

Interface 3

Action	Shortcut
Corvo's Journal	`J`
Quick Save	`F5`
Quick Load	`F9`

Camera 2

Action	Shortcut
Look / Move Camera	`Mouse`
Zoom In	`Alt`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Quick-Access Wheel (hold)

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←

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Powers & Items 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Quick-Access Wheel (hold)	`LBL1L1`
Shortcut 1 (Favorite 1)	`D-Pad ↑`
Shortcut 2 (Favorite 2)	`D-Pad ↓`
Shortcut 3 (Favorite 3)	`D-Pad ←`
Shortcut 4 (Favorite 4 / Potion)	`D-Pad →`

Movement 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Jump	`A✕A`
Sprint (hold)	`LSL3L3`
Sneak Mode	`B●B`
Lean (hold) / Adrenaline Kill	`Y▲Y`

Combat 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Sword Attack	`RTR2R2`
Use Power or Gadget	`LTL2L2`
Use Item / Interact	`X■X`
Block / Choke (hold)	`RBR1R1`
Draw / Sheathe Weapon (hold)	`X■X`

Interface 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Corvo's Journal	`ViewShareView`
Pause	`MenuOptionsMenu`

Camera 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Look / Move Camera	`R-Stick`
Zoom In	`RSR3R3`

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37 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dishonored's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Dishonored controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dishonored?: Dishonored, a action game, uses 37 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Dishonored controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dishonored's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Dishonored support a controller?: Yes — Dishonored 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 Dishonored controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dishonored 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 Dishonored resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dishonored or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Movement 10

Combat 5

Interface 3

Camera 2

Powers & Items 5

Movement 5

Combat 5

Interface 2

Camera 2

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