What are the default controls for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory?

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, a action game, uses 39 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory controls cover?

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

Is this an official Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Keyboard controls

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Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is Ubisoft Montreal's 2005 stealth game, the third outing for Sam Fisher and the series' high point. On PC the mouse wheel sets Sam's walking speed, the left and right buttons split lethal from non-lethal takedowns, and the number row switches between night, thermal and EMF vision.

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Layout

39 shortcuts

Movement 11

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Look / Move Camera	`Mouse`
Jump / Split Jump / Climb Ledge	`Shift`
Crouch / Roll / Drop	`C`
Increase Movement Speed	`Wheel ↑`
Decrease Movement Speed	`Wheel ↓`
Back to Wall	`Q`
Move (arrow keys)	`UP`then`/`then`DOWN`then`/`then`LEFT`then`/`then`RIGHT`

Combat 11

Action	Shortcut
Lethal Takedown / Primary Fire	`LMB`
Non-lethal Takedown / Secondary Fire	`RMB`
Equip / Unequip Weapon	`E`
Reload	`R`
Last Selected Weapon / Item	`Ctrl`
Quick Inventory (hold)	`Ctrl`
Switch Shoulder (weapon equipped)	`Q`
Switch SC-20K Attachment	`Alt`
Zoom In (EEV / Sniper / Sticky Camera)	`Wheel ↑`
Whistle (solo)	`V`
Equip / Unequip Weapon (mouse)	`MMB`

Vision & Gadgets 9

Action	Shortcut
Night Vision	`2`
Thermal Vision	`3`
EMF Vision	`4`
EEV / SC-20K Scope	`1`
Sticky Cameras	`5`
Previous / Next Sticky Camera	`A`then`/`then`D`
Sticky Camera Gas	`LMB`
Sticky Camera Noise	`RMB`
Leave Optic Cable / Sticky Camera	`Bksp`

Game 4

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`F5`
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Quick Load	`F8`
OPSAT	`F1`

Interaction 2

Action	Shortcut
Interact	`Space`
Interact (alternate)	`Enter`

Co-op 2

Action	Shortcut
Cooperative Action	`F`
Say (chat)	`T`

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39 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory's control settings.

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory?: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, a action game, uses 39 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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