What are the default controls for Sniper Elite 3?

Sniper Elite 3, a shooter game, uses 27 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Sniper Elite 3 controls?

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

Which platforms do these Sniper Elite 3 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Sniper Elite 3 resource?

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

Sniper Elite 3 Keyboard controls

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27 default keybinds
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Sniper Elite 3 moves Empty Lung, the breath hold that steadies a scoped shot, onto E, where it shares the key with the melee kill. Searching bodies gets its own key on Z, and H drops an environmental tag. Every row below comes from the PC manual Rebellion still hosts on Steam's CDN.

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Layout

27 shortcuts

Combat 9

Action	Shortcut
Shoot / Tag Enemies (through binoculars)	`LMB`
Scope for Rifle / Fine Aim for SMG & Pistol	`RMB`
Empty Lung / Melee Kill	`E`
Reload / Pick Up Weapon (hold)	`R`
ADS (Aim) View for Rifle	`Ctrl`
Cycle Weapon / Zoom In and Out (scope or binoculars)	`Wheel`
Binoculars	`B`
Search Body	`Z`
Environmental Tag	`H`

Weapons & Items 7

Action	Shortcut
Sniper Rifle	`1`
Radial Menu (hold)	`Q`
Secondary Weapon	`2`
Use Equipped Item	`F`
Pistol	`3`
Select Inventory Item	`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`then`−`then`=`
Switch Rifle Ammo Type (in radial menu)	`RMB`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Action (climb/vault, use turrets, pick up/drop bodies)	`Space`
Look / Turn	`Mouse`
Sprint	`Shift`
Change Stance (tap to crouch, hold to go prone)	`C`
Walk	`Alt`

Interface 5

Action	Shortcut
Map / Objectives	`M`
Current Objective (tap to toggle markers)	`Tab`
Chat	`Y`
Team Chat	`U`
Voice Chat	`V`

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27 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Sniper Elite 3's control settings.

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Sniper Elite 3 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Sniper Elite 3?: Sniper Elite 3, a shooter game, uses 27 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Sniper Elite 3 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sniper Elite 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Sniper Elite 3 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Sniper Elite 3 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sniper Elite 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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