What are the default controls for PAYDAY: The Heist?

PAYDAY: The Heist, a shooter game, uses 23 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap PAYDAY: The Heist controls?

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

Which platforms do these PAYDAY: The Heist controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official PAYDAY: The Heist resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by PAYDAY: The Heist or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

PAYDAY: The Heist Keyboard controls

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The first PAYDAY puts shouting and interacting on the same key — F — and cycles weapons with the arrow keys rather than the wheel. The rows below are the Gameplay Controls keyboard diagram on page 3 of Overkill's own manual, which prints its keys as drawn key caps rather than text.

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Layout

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left (Strafe)	`A`
Move Right (Strafe)	`D`
Run	`Shift`
Jump	`Space`
Crouch	`Ctrl`

Weapons 6

Action	Shortcut
Handgun	`1`
Primary Weapon	`2`
Secondary Weapon	`3`
Deploy Equipment	`G`
Next Weapon	`RIGHT`
Previous Weapon	`LEFT`

Combat 4

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Aim Down Sight	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Melee Attack	`E`

Heist & Interaction 2

Action	Shortcut
Shout / Interact	`F`
Objectives & Reputation Panel	`Tab`

Comms 2

Action	Shortcut
Chat Message	`T`
Push to Talk	`'`

Menus 2

Action	Shortcut
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Continue to Lobby	`Enter`

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23 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in PAYDAY: The Heist's control settings.

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PAYDAY: The Heist controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for PAYDAY: The Heist?: PAYDAY: The Heist, a shooter game, uses 23 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap PAYDAY: The Heist controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from PAYDAY: The Heist's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these PAYDAY: The Heist controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official PAYDAY: The Heist resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by PAYDAY: The Heist or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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