Hollow Knight: Silksong Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 18 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Hollow Knight: Silksong is Team Cherry's 2D action-platformer metroidvania starring Hornet, blending fast acrobatic traversal with reflex-driven combat. This cheat sheet lists the default PC keyboard binds and the matching Xbox controller layout for movement, combat, tools, and menus.
All Hollow Knight: Silksong controls
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Left | LEFT |
| Move Right | RIGHT |
| Jump | Z |
| Sprint / Dash | C |
| Look Up / Aim Up | UP |
| Look Down / Crouch | DOWN |
Map & Inventory 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Map | Tab |
| Open Map | M |
| Inventory | I |
| Crests | Q |
| Hunter's Journal | J |
| Tasks | T |
Combat 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | X |
| Bind / Heal | A |
| Harpoon | S |
Tools & Abilities 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Skill / Tool | F |
| Needolin | D |
Interface 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
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Movement 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Sprint / Dash | RTR2R2ZR |
| Look Up / Aim Up | L-Stick |
| Look Down / Crouch | L-Stick |
Map & Inventory 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Quick Map | LBL1L1L |
| Inventory | ViewShareView− |
Combat 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack | X■XY |
| Bind / Heal | B●BA |
| Harpoon | LTL2L2ZL |
Tools & Abilities 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Skill / Tool | RBR1R1R |
| Needolin | Y▲YX |
Interface 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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18 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hollow Knight: Silksong's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Hollow Knight: Silksong?
- Hollow Knight: Silksong, a platformer game, uses 18 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 Hollow Knight: Silksong controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hollow Knight: Silksong's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Hollow Knight: Silksong support a controller?
- Yes — Hollow Knight: Silksong 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 Hollow Knight: Silksong controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Hollow Knight: Silksong 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 Hollow Knight: Silksong resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hollow Knight: Silksong or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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