What are the default controls for Sniper Elite V2?

Sniper Elite V2, a shooter game, uses 22 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Sniper Elite V2 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sniper Elite V2's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Sniper Elite V2 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Sniper Elite V2 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sniper Elite V2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Sniper Elite V2 Keyboard controls

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22 default keybinds
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Sniper Elite V2 puts Empty Lung — the breath hold that steadies a shot — on the same key as picking things up, and gives cover its own key on Q. Rebellion's manual is the source for the twenty rows below.

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All Sniper Elite V2 keyboard controls

Layout

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Action (climb, vault, turrets, stealth kill, bodies)	`Space`
Look / Turn	`Mouse`
Sprint	`Shift`
Change Stance (tap to crouch, hold to go prone)	`C`
Use Cover	`Q`
Walk	`Alt`

Combat 7

Action	Shortcut
Shoot / Tag Enemies	`LMB`
Scope for Rifle / Fine Aim for SMG & Pistol	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Pick Up (weapons, ammo, search bodies) / Empty Lung	`E`
ADS (Aim) View for Rifle	`Ctrl`
Cycle Weapon / Zoom In and Out	`Wheel`
Binoculars	`B`

Weapons & Items 6

Action	Shortcut
Sniper Rifle	`1`
Secondary Weapon	`2`
Use Equipped Item	`F`
Pistol	`3`
Select Inventory Item	`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`
Cycle Items	`Z`then`X`

Interface 2

Action	Shortcut
Map / Objectives	`M`
Objective Info	`Tab`

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22 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Sniper Elite V2's control settings.

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Sniper Elite V2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Sniper Elite V2?: Sniper Elite V2, a shooter game, uses 22 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Sniper Elite V2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sniper Elite V2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Sniper Elite V2 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Sniper Elite V2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sniper Elite V2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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