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DOOM: The Dark Ages Keyboard & Controller Controls
Shooter games →A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for DOOM: The Dark Ages on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, the new shield mechanics, combat, weapon swapping, and the interface so you can throw, block, and parry your way through the medieval war against Hell.
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All DOOM: The Dark Ages controls
37 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in DOOM: The Dark Ages's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Weapons 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Switch Weapon / Weapon Wheel | Q |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
| Shotgun | 1 |
| Swap to Class Weapon | F |
| Rail Spike | 2 |
| Plasma Rifle | 3 |
| Skullcrusher | 4 |
| Reaver | 5 |
| Launcher | 6 |
| BFC | V |
Vehicles 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mech (Atlan) Combo Punch | LMB |
| Mech (Atlan) Finisher | RMB |
| Mech (Atlan) Dash | Space |
| Dragon Autocannon | LMB |
| Dragon Assault Mode | RMB |
| Dragon Dodge | Space |
| Dragon Ascend | E |
| Dragon Descend | Q |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Aim / Look | Mouse |
Interface 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact | G |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Objective Ping | H |
| Dossier | Tab |
| Magnify / Zoom | B |
Shield 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shield Block | RMB |
| Shield Throw | R |
| Parry (timed block) | RMB |
| Shield Bash (hold block then fire) | RMBthenLMB |
Combat 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Melee Attack | E |
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Weapons 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Quick Switch Weapon / Weapon Wheel | RBR1R1R |
| Swap to Class Weapon | X■XY |
| BFC | Y▲YX |
Vehicles 8
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Mech (Atlan) Combo Punch | RTR2R2ZR |
| Mech (Atlan) Finisher | LTL2L2ZL |
| Mech (Atlan) Dash | A✕AB |
| Dragon Autocannon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Dragon Assault Mode | LTL2L2ZL |
| Dragon Dodge | B●BA |
| Dragon Ascend | RBR1R1R |
| Dragon Descend | LBL1L1L |
Movement 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Sprint (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
| Aim / Look | R-Stick |
Interface 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact | B●BA |
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Objective Ping | D-Pad ↓ |
| Dossier | ViewShareView− |
| Magnify / Zoom | D-Pad ← |
Shield 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Shield Block | LTL2L2ZL |
| Shield Throw | LBL1L1L |
| Parry (timed block) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Shield Bash (hold block then fire) | LTL2L2ZLthenRTR2R2ZR |
Combat 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Melee Attack | RSR3R3RS |
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DOOM: The Dark Ages controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- DOOM: The Dark Ages, a shooter game, uses 37 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 DOOM: The Dark Ages controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from DOOM: The Dark Ages's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does DOOM: The Dark Ages support a controller?
- Yes — DOOM: The Dark Ages 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 DOOM: The Dark Ages controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official DOOM: The Dark Ages resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DOOM: The Dark Ages or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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