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Dying Light: The Beast Keyboard & controller controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls plus the default Xbox controller layout for Dying Light: The Beast, Techland's first-person open-world parkour and zombie survival action game. Covers parkour movement, melee combat, weapon and equipment cycling, exploration tools, and menu hotkeys.

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Layout

37 shortcuts

Movement/Parkour 10

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Jump Space
Move Backward S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Sprint (Dash / Afterboost) Shift
Crouch / Slide C
Grappling Hook (Expert) Alt
Walk X
Look Back Caps Lock

Interface 8

Action Shortcut
Inventory Menu I
Map Menu M
Extended HUD Tab
Journal J
Skill Menu U
Crafting O
Pause Menu Esc
Collections K

Weapons 6

Action Shortcut
Cycle Weapons 3
Cycle Equipment 1
Cycle Consumables 2
Next Equipment Wheel ↓
Previous Equipment Wheel ↑
Drop Item Bksp

Combat 5

Action Shortcut
Attack LMB
Aim / Block RMB
Kick E
Use Consumable H
Reload R

Tools/Gadgets 5

Action Shortcut
Use Accessory MMB
Use Equipment 1
Flashlight T
Binoculars B
Check Watch N

Interaction 3

Action Shortcut
Loot / Interact / Throw / Finisher F
Survivor Sense Q
Trade / Interact (Alt) R

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

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Dying Light: The Beast controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dying Light: The Beast?
Dying Light: The Beast, a action 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 Dying Light: The Beast controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dying Light: The Beast's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Dying Light: The Beast support a controller?
Yes — Dying Light: The Beast 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 Dying Light: The Beast controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dying Light: The Beast 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 Dying Light: The Beast resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dying Light: The Beast or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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