Hitman: Absolution Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 33 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Hitman: Absolution is IO Interactive's 2012 stealth-action entry, a more linear, story-driven chapter in which Agent 47 goes rogue from the ICA. This reference lists its default PC keyboard and mouse controls alongside the controller layout, covering cover, close combat, Instinct and Point Shooting, bodies and disguises.
All Hitman: Absolution controls
33 shortcuts
Weapons 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim (hold) | RMB |
| Shoot / throw | LMB |
| Select weapon | 1then2then3then4then5then6then7then8then9then0 |
| Reload | R |
| Holster weapon | Caps Lock |
| Steady aim (hold while aiming) | Shift |
| Zoom scope | Wheel |
Close Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Silent close-combat kill (from behind) | Q |
| Subdue target (weapon holstered) | Q |
| Take human shield | X |
| Fake surrender (hold at gunpoint) | X |
| Kill subdued target (at prompt) | W |
| Knock out hostage | Q |
Items & Disguises 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Take disguise | T |
| Pick up item | F |
| Pick up / drag body | B |
| Dump body in hiding place | E |
| Drop item | G |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sneak / crouch | C |
| Run (hold) | Shift |
| Look / camera | Mouse |
| Switch shoulder | V |
Cover 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Take cover | Space |
| Leave cover | Space |
| Vault over cover | WthenE |
| Move cover to cover | E |
Instinct 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Instinct mode (hold) | Ctrl |
| Point Shooting (in Instinct) | CtrlQ |
| Tag target (while Point Shooting) | LMB |
| Execute Point Shooting | Q |
Menus 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Notebook | F1 |
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32 shortcuts
Weapons 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Aim (hold) | L2 |
| Shoot / throw | R2 |
| Select weapon | D-Pad ↑thenD-Pad ←thenD-Pad → |
| Reload | R1 |
| Holster weapon | D-Pad ↓ |
| Zoom scope | D-Pad ↑ |
Close Combat 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Silent close-combat kill (from behind) | X |
| Subdue target (weapon holstered) | X |
| Take human shield | A |
| Fake surrender (hold at gunpoint) | A |
| Kill subdued target (at prompt) | Y |
| Knock out hostage | X |
Items & Disguises 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | Y |
| Take disguise | A |
| Pick up item | Y |
| Pick up / drag body | B |
| Dump body in hiding place | Y |
| Drop item | R2 |
Movement 5
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sneak / crouch | R3 |
| Run (hold) | L1 |
| Look / camera | R-Stick |
| Switch shoulder | L3 |
Cover 4
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Take cover | B |
| Leave cover | B |
| Vault over cover | L-StickthenA |
| Move cover to cover | A |
Instinct 4
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Instinct mode (hold) | R1 |
| Point Shooting (in Instinct) | R1X |
| Tag target (while Point Shooting) | R2 |
| Execute Point Shooting | X |
Menus 1
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Notebook | View |
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33 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hitman: Absolution's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
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Hitman: Absolution controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Hitman: Absolution?
- Hitman: Absolution, a action game, uses 33 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Hitman: Absolution controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hitman: Absolution's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Hitman: Absolution support a controller?
- Yes — Hitman: Absolution has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Hitman: Absolution controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Hitman: Absolution resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hitman: Absolution or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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