What are the default controls for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North?

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, a rpg game, uses 24 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap The Lord of the Rings: War in the North controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Lord of the Rings: War in the North's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does The Lord of the Rings: War in the North support a controller?

Yes — The Lord of the Rings: War in the North 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 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North 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 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Lord of the Rings: War in the North or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Keyboard & controller controls

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War in the North is a three-player co-op action RPG, and it switches between melee and ranged on the mouse wheel — the skills in your HUD change with the mode. WBIE's manual prints the keyboard table and an Xbox 360 diagram; the pad bindings below are the ones that diagram names in words.

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Layout

Interface 7

Action	Shortcut
Context-specific Actions	`E`
Inventory, Items, Skills, Quests and Stats	`Tab`
Call Ally to Attack	`C`
Call Ally to Defend	`Z`
View Compass and Quest Log	`Q`
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Chat (multiplayer only)	`T`

Combat 6

Action	Shortcut
Basic Melee Attack	`LMB`
Heavy Melee Attack	`RMB`
Switch Between Ranged and Melee	`Wheel`
Critical Strike (when available)	`RMB`
Block (hold)	`Ctrl`
Zoom (ranged mode)	`RMB`

Skills & Items 6

Action	Shortcut
Character Skill	`1`
Use Health Potion	`5`
Heavy Weapon Skill	`2`
Area Attack	`3`
Use Power Potion	`6`
Beleram Attack (when available)	`4`

Movement 5

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Look	`Mouse`
Sprint (hold)	`Shift`
Dodge	`Space`
Center the Camera	`G`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 1 more control in the table below

Interface 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Context-specific Actions	`A✕AB`

Combat 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Basic Melee Attack	`X■XY`
Heavy Melee Attack	`Y▲YX`

Movement 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Look	`R-Stick`
Dodge	`B●BA`

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24 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North?: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, a rpg game, uses 24 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap The Lord of the Rings: War in the North controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Lord of the Rings: War in the North's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does The Lord of the Rings: War in the North support a controller?: Yes — The Lord of the Rings: War in the North 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 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North 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 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Lord of the Rings: War in the North or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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