Left 4 Dead 2 Keyboard & controller controls
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- 34 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Valve's co-op zombie shooter Left 4 Dead 2 on PC. Covers movement, combat, weapon and item slots, and the team communication keys that keep your Survivors alive against the Infected.
All Left 4 Dead 2 controls
34 shortcuts
Weapons & Items 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Next Item | Wheel ↓ |
| Previous Item | Wheel ↑ |
| Secondary / Pistol | 2 |
| Throwable | 3 |
| Health Item | 4 |
| Pain Pills | 5 |
| Last Used Weapon | Q |
Team & Comms 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Voice Chat (Push to Talk) | C |
| Text Chat (All) | Y |
| Team Text Chat | U |
| Orders Radial Menu | Z |
| Questions & Answers Radial Menu | X |
| Spray Tag | T |
| Vote Yes | F1 |
| Vote No | F2 |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch / Duck | Ctrl |
| Walk | Shift |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Shove / Melee | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Use / Action | E |
| Flashlight | F |
| Zoom (Rifle Scope) | MMB |
Misc 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard | Tab |
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
| Choose Team | M |
| Message of the Day | H |
| Screenshot | F5 |
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Weapons & Items 4
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Throwable | D-Pad ← |
| Health Item | D-Pad → |
| Pain Pills | D-Pad ↓ |
| Last Used Weapon | Y |
Movement 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Jump | A |
| Crouch / Duck | L1 |
Combat 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | R2 |
| Shove / Melee | L2 |
| Reload | B |
| Use / Action | X |
| Flashlight | D-Pad ↑ |
| Zoom (Rifle Scope) | R3 |
Misc 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard | View |
| Pause / Menu | Menu |
Sourced from store.steampowered.com, steamdb.info Last verified Shortcuts last changed
34 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Left 4 Dead 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
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Left 4 Dead 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Left 4 Dead 2?
- Left 4 Dead 2, a shooter game, uses 34 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 Left 4 Dead 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Left 4 Dead 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Left 4 Dead 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Left 4 Dead 2 has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Left 4 Dead 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Left 4 Dead 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Left 4 Dead 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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