What are the default controls for Nioh 2?

Nioh 2, a rpg game, uses 26 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 Nioh 2 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Nioh 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Nioh 2 support a controller?

Yes — Nioh 2 has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Nioh 2 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Nioh 2 also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Nioh 2 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nioh 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Nioh 2 Keyboard & controller controls

Windows
26 default keybinds
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Default PC (Steam) keyboard and mouse controls for Team Ninja's Souls-like Nioh 2: The Complete Edition, using the default 'keyboard & mouse' control type. Covers movement, stance-based melee combat, Ki Pulse, ranged and Yokai abilities, and menus.

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Layout

26 shortcuts

Yokai & Items 9

Action	Shortcut
Burst Counter	`RSpace`
Aim Ranged Weapon	`Alt`
Fire Ranged Weapon	`LMB`
Yokai Ability	`RRMB`
Yokai Shift	`T`
Item Shortcut 1	`1`
Item Shortcut 2	`2`
Item Shortcut 3	`3`
Item Shortcut 4	`4`

Combat 6

Action	Shortcut
Quick Attack	`LMB`
Strong Attack / Grapple	`RMB`
Guard	`Tab`
Switch Melee Weapon	`Space1`
Switch Ranged Weapon	`Space4`
Sheathe / Draw Weapon	`SpaceE`

Movement 4

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Evade / Dash	`Space`
Camera	`Mouse`
Lock-On	`F`

Ki & Stances 4

Action	Shortcut
Ki Pulse	`Shift`
Change Stance (cycle)	`ShiftLMB`
High Stance	`ShiftWheel`
Low Stance	`ShiftWheel`

Misc 3

Action	Shortcut
Search / Interact	`E`
Status Menu	`Esc`
Gesture Menu	`G`

Sourced from gamecity.ne.jp, nioh2.wiki.fextralife.com Last verified September 25, 2026 Shortcuts last changed September 24, 2026

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 1 more control in the table below

25 shortcuts

Yokai & Items 9

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Burst Counter	`R2R2●B`
Aim Ranged Weapon	`L2L2`
Fire Ranged Weapon	`R2R2`
Yokai Ability	`R2R2▲Y`
Yokai Shift	`●B▲Y`
Item Shortcut 1	`D-Pad ↑`
Item Shortcut 2	`D-Pad ←`
Item Shortcut 3	`D-Pad →`
Item Shortcut 4	`D-Pad ↓`

Combat 6

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Quick Attack	`■X`
Strong Attack / Grapple	`▲Y`
Guard	`L1L1`
Switch Melee Weapon	`R1R1D-Pad ↓`
Switch Ranged Weapon	`R1R1D-Pad ↑`
Sheathe / Draw Weapon	`R1R1●B`

Movement 4

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Evade / Dash	`✕A`
Camera	`R-Stick`
Lock-On	`R3R3`

Ki & Stances 3

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Ki Pulse	`R1R1`
High Stance	`R1R1▲Y`
Low Stance	`R1R1✕A`

Misc 3

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Search / Interact	`●B`
Status Menu	`ShareView`
Gesture Menu	`OptionsMenu`

Sourced from gamecity.ne.jp, nioh2.wiki.fextralife.com Last verified September 25, 2026 Shortcuts last changed September 24, 2026

26 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Nioh 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Nioh 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Nioh 2?: Nioh 2, a rpg game, uses 26 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 Nioh 2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Nioh 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Nioh 2 support a controller?: Yes — Nioh 2 has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Nioh 2 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Nioh 2 also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Nioh 2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nioh 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Yokai & Items 9

Combat 6

Movement 4

Ki & Stances 4

Misc 3

Yokai & Items 9

Combat 6

Movement 4

Ki & Stances 3

Misc 3

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