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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Keyboard controls

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Silent Assassin is the Hitman that put sneaking on the space bar and leaning on Z and C — a layout no later game in the series kept. Each weapon class has its own number key that cycles within the class when you keep tapping it. Eidos' PC manual is the source.

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All Hitman 2: Silent Assassin keyboard controls

Layout

29 shortcuts

Weapons 12

Action Shortcut
Fire Current Weapon / Use Current Item LMB
Inventory RMB
Holster / Draw Current Weapon Q
Reload Current Weapon R
Close-combat Weapons (tap to cycle) 1
Pistols (tap to cycle) 2
Lockpick 8
Drop Current Weapon or Item G
SMGs (tap to cycle) 3
Rifles (tap to cycle) 4
Binoculars 5
Night Vision Goggles 6

Movement 10

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Sneak Space
Move Backward S
Sidestep Left A
Sidestep Right D
Run Modifier (hold) Shift
Crouch Modifier (hold) Ctrl
Lean Left (double tap and hold to step out) Z
Lean Right (double tap and hold to step out) C
Run Toggle Caps Lock

Actions & Interface 7

Action Shortcut
Perform Action E
Next Action Wheel ↑
Previous Action Wheel ↓
Map M
First Person View (press again to return) F1
Mission Briefing B
Open / Close In-game Menu Esc

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Caps
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Z
X
C
V
B
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Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
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←
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29 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hitman 2: Silent Assassin's control settings.

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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin?
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, a action game, uses 29 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Hitman 2: Silent Assassin controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hitman 2: Silent Assassin's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Hitman 2: Silent Assassin controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Hitman 2: Silent Assassin resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hitman 2: Silent Assassin or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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