Hell is Us Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 34 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Hell is Us is a third-person action-adventure built around deliberate melee combat, a versatile combat drone, and guidance-free exploration. These are the default keyboard/mouse keys and Xbox controller layout for movement, combat, drone tools, items, and the various menus.
All Hell is Us controls
34 shortcuts
Combat 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Sidestep / Dodge | Space |
| Quick Attack | LMB |
| Charge Attack (Hold) | UPLMB |
| Guard | Alt |
| Lock On | MMB |
| Charge Attack Modifier | UP |
| Switch Weapon | R |
| Sheathe / Draw Weapon | T |
Interface 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Datapad | Tab |
| Inventory | I |
| Investigation | Z |
| Loadout | L |
| Exploration Map | C |
| Show / Hide HUD | F1 |
| Research | B |
| Drone Menu | M |
Drone 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Drone Modifier | RMB |
| Drone Module 1 | RMB1 |
| Drone Module 2 | RMB2 |
| Drone Module 3 | RMB3 |
| Drone Module 4 | RMB4 |
| Dock Drone | RMBT |
| Drone Light On/Off | RMBH |
Abilities 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Healing Pulse | X |
| Glyph Ability 1 | 1 |
| Glyph Ability 2 | 2 |
| Glyph Ability 3 | 3 |
| Relic Ability | 4 |
| Lymbic Modifier | Mouse |
Items 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item | Q |
| Previous Item | F |
| Next Item | G |
Movement 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Camera / Look | Mouse |
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+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
28 shortcuts
Combat 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Sidestep / Dodge | B●BA |
| Quick Attack | X■XY |
| Charge Attack (Hold) | Y▲YX |
| Guard | LBL1L1L |
| Lock On | RSR3R3RS |
| Charge Attack Modifier | Y▲YX |
| Switch Weapon | LTL2L2ZLD-Pad ↑ |
| Sheathe / Draw Weapon | LTL2L2ZLD-Pad ↓ |
Interface 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Datapad | ViewShareView− |
| Show / Hide HUD | D-Pad ↑ |
Drone 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Drone Modifier | RTR2R2ZR |
| Drone Module 1 | RTR2R2ZRY▲YX |
| Drone Module 2 | RTR2R2ZRX■XY |
| Drone Module 3 | RTR2R2ZRA✕AB |
| Drone Module 4 | RTR2R2ZRB●BA |
| Dock Drone | RTR2R2ZRD-Pad ↓ |
| Drone Light On/Off | RTR2R2ZRD-Pad ↑ |
Abilities 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Healing Pulse | RBR1R1R |
| Glyph Ability 1 | LTL2L2ZLY▲YX |
| Glyph Ability 2 | LTL2L2ZLX■XY |
| Glyph Ability 3 | LTL2L2ZLA✕AB |
| Relic Ability | LTL2L2ZLB●BA |
| Lymbic Modifier | LTL2L2ZL |
Items 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Item | D-Pad ↓ |
| Previous Item | D-Pad ← |
| Next Item | D-Pad → |
Movement 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Camera / Look | R-Stick |
Sourced from hellisus.wiki.fextralife.com, magicgameworld.com, game8.co, store.steampowered.com Last verified
34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hell is Us's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Hell is Us controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Hell is Us?
- Hell is Us, a action game, uses 34 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 Hell is Us controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hell is Us's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Hell is Us support a controller?
- Yes — Hell is Us has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Hell is Us controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Hell is Us also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Hell is Us resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hell is Us or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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