God of War Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 21 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Default keyboard, mouse, and gamepad controls for the PC (Steam) port of God of War (2018). Covers movement, Kratos' Leviathan Axe combat, blocking and dodging, Atreus commands, and the menu screens; every binding can be remapped in the in-game Settings menu.
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Combat 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Evade / Dodge | Space |
| Light Attack | LMB |
| Heavy Attack | RMB |
| Block / Parry (hold/tap) | Q |
| Throw / Recall Leviathan Axe | R |
| Aim (hold) | Ctrl |
| Lock-On Target | MMB |
| Atreus (Son) Action | F |
| Stun Grab | MMB |
| Sheathe / Unsheathe Weapon | 1 |
Menus 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Options / Pause Menu | Esc |
| Weapons Menu | I |
| Map | M |
| Skills Menu | K |
| Goals / Journal | J |
| Photo Mode | P |
Movement 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Quick Turn | X |
Camera 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Camera / Look | Mouse |
Exploration 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
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Combat 9
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Evade / Dodge | ✕A |
| Light Attack | ■X |
| Heavy Attack | ▲Y |
| Block / Parry (hold/tap) | L1L1 |
| Throw / Recall Leviathan Axe | R1R1 |
| Aim (hold) | L2L2 |
| Lock-On Target | R3R3 |
| Atreus (Son) Action | R2R2 |
| Stun Grab | R3R3 |
Menus 2
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Options / Pause Menu | OptionsMenu |
| Map | TouchpadTrackpad |
Movement 2
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | L3L3 |
Camera 1
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Camera / Look | R-Stick |
Exploration 1
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | ●B |
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21 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in God of War's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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God of War controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for God of War?
- God of War, a action game, uses 21 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 God of War controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from God of War's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does God of War support a controller?
- Yes — God of War has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these God of War controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. God of War also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official God of War resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by God of War or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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