What are the default controls for Resident Evil 3?

Resident Evil 3, a horror game, uses 32 default keybinds across 8 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Resident Evil 3 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Resident Evil 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Resident Evil 3 support a controller?

Yes — Resident Evil 3 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 Resident Evil 3 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Resident Evil 3 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 Resident Evil 3 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Resident Evil 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Resident Evil 3 Keyboard & controller controls

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Resident Evil 3 is Capcom's 2020 remake of Jill Valentine's escape from Raccoon City with Nemesis on her heels. Capcom's official web manual documents the controls for the Steam version using an Xbox-style controller only, so this page lists the default controller layout (Control Type A): aiming and firing, Jill's quick step and Carlos's shoulder charge, the quick turn, weapon shortcut slots, and the inventory, item box and map screens. Default keyboard keys are not in the manual and are left out rather than guessed.

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32 shortcuts

Combat 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Aim Weapon	`LTL2L2`
Attack / Fire	`RTR2R2`
Reload	`X■X`
Switch Ammo	`LBL1L1`
Counter-Aim After a Perfect Dodge (Jill)	`LTL2L2`
Cross Punch (after a Shoulder Charge, Carlos)	`RBR1R1`

Map 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Map: Change Floor Up	`D-Pad ↑`
Map: Change Floor Down	`D-Pad ↓`
Map: Zoom In / Out	`R-Stick`
Map: Change Area (LT or RT)	`LTL2L2`
Map: Reset Cursor to Current Position	`X■X`
Map: Close	`B●B`

Inventory 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Open Item Menu	`A✕A`
Move / Arrange Item	`X■X`
Rotate Examined Item	`L-Stick`
Sort Item Box	`ViewShareView`
Zoom Examined Item	`R-Stick`

Movement 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Run	`LSL3L3`
Dodge (Jill) / Shoulder Charge (Carlos)	`RBR1R1`
Quick Turn (180°)	`L-StickB●B`

Weapons 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Change Weapon (Shortcut Slot Up)	`D-Pad ↑`
Change Weapon (Shortcut Slot Down)	`D-Pad ↓`
Change Weapon (Shortcut Slot Left)	`D-Pad ←`
Change Weapon (Shortcut Slot Right)	`D-Pad →`

Interface 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Open Inventory Screen	`Y▲Y`
Open Map	`ViewShareView`
Pause Menu / Options	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Switch to Files Tab (from Map or Inventory; LB also works)	`RBR1R1`

Camera 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move Camera	`R-Stick`
Reset Camera	`RSR3R3`

Interaction 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Interact / Pick Up (hold for some actions)	`A✕A`

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32 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Resident Evil 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Resident Evil 3 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Resident Evil 3?: Resident Evil 3, a horror game, uses 32 default keybinds across 8 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Resident Evil 3 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Resident Evil 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Resident Evil 3 support a controller?: Yes — Resident Evil 3 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 Resident Evil 3 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Resident Evil 3 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 Resident Evil 3 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Resident Evil 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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