What are the default controls for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, a action game, uses 22 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor controls cover?

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

Is this an official Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Keyboard controls

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22 default keybinds
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Shadow of Mordor runs its Wraith powers off the letter cluster — V opens Wraith World, E stuns and drains, R flashes, T burns — while Ctrl grabs and Space does the work of dodging, sprinting and climbing at once. Steam's manual link for this game is a Feral launcher splash; the table below is the web manual that splash links to.

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All Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor keyboard controls

Layout

Combat 13

Action	Shortcut
Stealth	`Shift`
Strike / Stealth Kill / Charge Bow	`LMB`
Counter / Brutalize / Aim Bow	`RMB`
Wraith Stun / Drain / Drop Down	`E`
Execution	`F`
Bow Distract / Stealth Attract	`G`
Combat Drain	`C`
Wraith Flash	`R`
Wraith Burn	`T`
Throw Daggers	`Q`
Shadow Strike	`Z`
Lethal Shadow Strike / Identify Target	`X`
Activate Weapon Power	`2`

General 7

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Dodge / Sprint / Climb	`Space`
Grab / Interact	`Ctrl`
Wraith World	`V`
Enter / Exit Map	`M`
Dynamic Menu Shortcut	`Enter`
Toggle Photo Mode	`P`

Branding 2

Action	Shortcut
Branded Activate	`I`
Branded Dispatch	`K`

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22 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's control settings.

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, a action game, uses 22 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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