What are the default controls for Onimusha: Way of the Sword?

Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a action game, uses 40 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 Onimusha: Way of the Sword controls?

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

Does Onimusha: Way of the Sword support a controller?

Yes — Onimusha: Way of the Sword 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 Onimusha: Way of the Sword controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Onimusha: Way of the Sword 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 Onimusha: Way of the Sword resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Onimusha: Way of the Sword or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Keyboard & controller controls

Windows
40 default keybinds
✓ Steam Deck ready
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Capcom's 2026 return to the Onimusha series, casting Miyamoto Musashi against Genma demons in Malice-stricken Kyoto. Its Defensive Layout splits one- and two-handed sword attacks, parries and the Oni Gauntlet's soul-absorbing abilities across separate hands on both keyboard/mouse and controller.

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Layout

40 shortcuts

Combat 14

Action	Shortcut
One-Handed Attack	`LMB`
Evade / Reflex Dodge	`Space`
Two-Handed Attack	`R`
Block / Parry (Hold)	`RMB`
Lock On	`MMB`
Activate Oni Armament	`G`
Absorb Souls (Hold)	`C`
Oni Bow (Hold, Left Ctrl)	`Ctrl`
Deflect (Hold, just before hit)	`RMBF`
Examine / Interact	`F`
Batter (stance-broken enemy)	`M4`
Cycle Lock-On Target Left	`Wheel ↑`
Cycle Lock-On Target Right	`Wheel ↓`
Select Oni Armament (Hold)	`Alt`

Menus 11

Action	Shortcut
Open Main Menu	`H`
Open System Menu	`Esc`
Confirm	`F`
Skip Cutscene	`Tab`
Cancel	`RMB`
Change Tab Left	`Q`
Change Tab Right	`E`
Sort By	`X`
Replenish All Items	`Shift`
Change Category Left	`Z`
Change Category Right	`C`

Items 9

Action	Shortcut
Open Map	`Z`
Use Hozuki Pouch	`E`
Use Item	`Q`
Open Items Screen	`I`
Open Equipment Screen	`K`
Open Photo Mode (Right Ctrl)	`Ctrl`
Open Progress Screen	`J`
Open Status Screen	`P`
Open Settings Screen	`O`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Sprint (Hold)	`Shift`
Move Back	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Walk (Toggle)	`B`

Sourced from manual.capcom.com Last verified September 20, 2026

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Enter ⏎

Shift

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Win

Alt

Space

Alt

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25 shortcuts

Combat 13

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
One-Handed Attack	`X■XY`
Evade / Reflex Dodge	`B●BA`
Two-Handed Attack	`Y▲YX`
Block / Parry (Hold)	`LBL1L1L`
Lock On	`RSR3R3RS`
Activate Oni Armament	`RBR1R1R`
Absorb Souls (Hold)	`LTL2L2ZL`
Oni Bow (Hold, Left Ctrl)	`RTR2R2ZR`
Deflect (Hold, just before hit)	`LBL1L1LA✕AB`
Examine / Interact	`A✕AB`
Batter (stance-broken enemy)	`Y▲YXB●BA`
Cycle Lock-On Target Left	`R-Stick`
Cycle Lock-On Target Right	`R-Stick`

Menus 8

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Open Main Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Open System Menu	`ViewShareView−`
Confirm	`A✕AB`
Change Tab Left	`LBL1L1L`
Change Tab Right	`RBR1R1R`
Sort By	`ViewShareView−`
Change Category Left	`LTL2L2ZL`
Change Category Right	`RTR2R2ZR`

Movement 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Move Back	`L-Stick`
Move Left	`L-Stick`
Move Right	`L-Stick`

Sourced from manual.capcom.com Last verified September 20, 2026

40 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Onimusha: Way of the Sword's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Onimusha: Way of the Sword?: Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a action game, uses 40 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 Onimusha: Way of the Sword controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Onimusha: Way of the Sword's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Onimusha: Way of the Sword support a controller?: Yes — Onimusha: Way of the Sword 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 Onimusha: Way of the Sword controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Onimusha: Way of the Sword 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 Onimusha: Way of the Sword resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Onimusha: Way of the Sword or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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