What are the default controls for Halo: The Master Chief Collection?

Halo: The Master Chief Collection, a shooter game, uses 23 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 Halo: The Master Chief Collection controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Halo: The Master Chief Collection's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Halo: The Master Chief Collection support a controller?

Yes — Halo: The Master Chief Collection has full gamepad support. The Xbox and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Halo: The Master Chief Collection controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Halo: The Master Chief Collection also released on Xbox, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Halo: The Master Chief Collection resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Halo: The Master Chief Collection or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Keyboard & controller controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC. Covers movement, combat, weapons, grenades, vehicles, and menu actions across the collection's Halo titles. Keyboard and mouse bindings are fully remappable in the in-game settings.

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Layout

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Jump	`Space`
Crouch	`Ctrl`
Sprint	`Shift`

Weapons & Equipment 6

Action	Shortcut
Reload	`R`
Switch / Swap Weapon	`1`
Throw Grenade	`G`
Use Action / Interact	`E`
Switch Grenade Type	`2`
Toggle Flashlight	`4`

Combat 5

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Zoom / Aim	`RMB`
Melee	`Q`
Zoom In	`Z`
Zoom Out	`X`

Misc 3

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard / Visuals	`Tab`
Open Text Chat	`J`
Push to Talk	`V`

Vehicles 2

Action	Shortcut
Vehicle Function 1 (Fire / Boost)	`RMB`
Vehicle Function 3 (Brake / Hover)	`Space`

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Movement 6

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Move Backward	`L-Stick`
Strafe Left	`L-Stick`
Strafe Right	`L-Stick`
Jump	`AA`
Crouch	`LSL3`

Weapons & Equipment 6

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Reload	`XX`
Switch / Swap Weapon	`YY`
Throw Grenade	`LTL2`
Use Action / Interact	`XX`
Switch Grenade Type	`BB`
Toggle Flashlight	`LBL1`

Combat 3

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Fire Weapon	`RTR2`
Zoom / Aim	`RSR3`
Melee	`RBR1`

Misc 1

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Scoreboard / Visuals	`ViewView`

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23 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Halo: The Master Chief Collection's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Halo: The Master Chief Collection?: Halo: The Master Chief Collection, a shooter game, uses 23 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 Halo: The Master Chief Collection controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Halo: The Master Chief Collection's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Halo: The Master Chief Collection support a controller?: Yes — Halo: The Master Chief Collection has full gamepad support. The Xbox and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Halo: The Master Chief Collection controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Halo: The Master Chief Collection also released on Xbox, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Halo: The Master Chief Collection resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Halo: The Master Chief Collection or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All Halo: The Master Chief Collection controls

Movement 7

Weapons & Equipment 6

Combat 5

Misc 3

Vehicles 2

Movement 6

Weapons & Equipment 6

Combat 3

Misc 1

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