What are the default controls for Ninja Gaiden 4?

Ninja Gaiden 4, a action game, uses 21 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Ninja Gaiden 4 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Ninja Gaiden 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Ninja Gaiden 4 support a controller?

Yes — Ninja Gaiden 4 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Ninja Gaiden 4 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Ninja Gaiden 4 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Ninja Gaiden 4 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ninja Gaiden 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Keyboard & controller controls

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Ninja Gaiden 4 is a fast, stylish 3D hack-and-slash from Team Ninja and PlatinumGames. It is designed controller-first, but the PC release supports full keyboard and mouse play with rebindable inputs; these are the default Xbox controller and keyboard/mouse bindings.

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Layout

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`
Jump	`Space`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Dash	`V`
Camera / Look	`Mouse`

Combat 4

Action	Shortcut
Light Attack	`LMB`
Heavy Attack	`RMB`
Throw Shuriken / Interact	`R`
Twin Blades (weapon swap)	`1`

Targeting 4

Action	Shortcut
Reset Camera / Lock-On	`Q`
Switch Lock-On Left	`Tab`
Switch Lock-On Right	`E`
Full Circle (camera)	`F`

Ninpo & Abilities 3

Action	Shortcut
Enter Bloodraven Form	`Ctrl`
Use Raven Gear	`C`
Item Wheel	`Alt`

Interface 2

Action	Shortcut
Pause / Menu	`Esc`
Shortcut	`Y`

Defense 1

Action	Shortcut
Block / Dodge	`Shift`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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Movement 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Jump	`A✕A`
Dash	`LSL3L3`
Camera / Look	`R-Stick`

Combat 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Light Attack	`X■X`
Heavy Attack	`Y▲Y`
Throw Shuriken / Interact	`B●B`
Twin Blades (weapon swap)	`D-Pad ↑`

Targeting 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Reset Camera / Lock-On	`RSR3R3`

Ninpo & Abilities 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Enter Bloodraven Form	`LTL2L2`
Use Raven Gear	`RBR1R1`
Item Wheel	`LBL1L1`

Interface 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Pause / Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Shortcut	`ViewShareView`

Defense 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Block / Dodge	`RTR2R2`

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21 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Ninja Gaiden 4's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Ninja Gaiden 4 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Ninja Gaiden 4?: Ninja Gaiden 4, a action game, uses 21 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Ninja Gaiden 4 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Ninja Gaiden 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Ninja Gaiden 4 support a controller?: Yes — Ninja Gaiden 4 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Ninja Gaiden 4 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Ninja Gaiden 4 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Ninja Gaiden 4 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ninja Gaiden 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All Ninja Gaiden 4 controls

Movement 7

Combat 4

Targeting 4

Ninpo & Abilities 3

Interface 2

Defense 1

Movement 4

Combat 4

Targeting 1

Ninpo & Abilities 3

Interface 2

Defense 1

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