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DOOM: The Dark Ages Keyboard & controller controls

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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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Layout

37 shortcuts

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

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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

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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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37 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in DOOM: The Dark Ages's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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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. DOOM: The Dark Ages 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 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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