DOOM 3 Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 24 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Default keyboard, mouse and controller controls for DOOM 3, the BFG Edition-based release that bundles DOOM 3, Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission. The armor-mounted flashlight has its own key, so lighting a dark corridor no longer means lowering your gun.
All DOOM 3 controls
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Forward | W |
| Jump | Space |
| Back | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Crouch | C |
Weapons 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Weapon Select (1 thru 9) | 1 |
| Previous Weapon | [ |
| Next Weapon | ] |
| Previous / Next Weapon | Wheel |
| Drop Weapon | Bksp |
Combat 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack (Fire / Melee) | LMB |
| Reload | R |
| Toggle Flashlight | F |
| Use Weapon | Ctrl |
System 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Load Quick Save | F9 |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use | E |
| Open PDA | Tab |
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+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Movement 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Look | R-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
| Crouch | RSR3R3RS |
Weapons 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Previous Weapon | LBL1L1L |
| Next Weapon | RBR1R1R |
Combat 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack (Fire / Melee) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Reload | X■XY |
| Toggle Flashlight | LTL2L2ZL |
System 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Back (in menus) | B●BA |
Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use | Y▲YX |
| Open PDA | ViewShareView− |
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24 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in DOOM 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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DOOM 3 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for DOOM 3?
- DOOM 3, a shooter game, uses 24 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 DOOM 3 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from DOOM 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does DOOM 3 support a controller?
- Yes — DOOM 3 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 DOOM 3 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. DOOM 3 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 DOOM 3 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DOOM 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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