What are the default controls for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, a rpg game, uses 42 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition support a controller?

Yes — The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition controls cover?

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

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Keyboard & controller controls

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The Witcher 2 puts Geralt's swordplay, Signs and alchemy on a compact set of keys: swift and strong blows on the mouse buttons, block on E, and a Ctrl-held quick menu for choosing Signs and bombs mid-fight. This reference lists the PC defaults from CD Projekt Red's manual, plus the Xbox 360 controller layout the Enhanced Edition supports on PC.

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Layout

42 shortcuts

Combat 11

Action	Shortcut
Swift Blow	`LMB`
Strong Blow	`RMB`
Block (hold)	`E`
Lock On to Target	`Alt`
Draw Steel Sword / Additional Weapon	`1`
Draw Silver Sword	`2`
Use Quickslot Item (hold to aim)	`R`
Counterattack (Riposte, while blocking)	`ELMB`
Special Ability (Adrenaline)	`X`
Sheathe Sword	`0`
Next Quickslot	`4`

Movement 10

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Roll	`Space`
Walk (hold)	`Shift`
Roll Forward	`W`then`W`
Roll Back	`S`then`S`
Roll Left	`A`then`A`
Roll Right	`D`then`D`

Signs 8

Action	Shortcut
Use Sign	`Q`
Next Sign	`3`
Use Sign (Alternate)	`MMB`
Cast Aard Sign	`5`
Cast Yrden Sign	`6`
Cast Igni Sign	`7`
Cast Quen Sign	`8`
Cast Axii Sign	`9`

Interface 6

Action	Shortcut
Quick Selection Menu (hold)	`Ctrl`
Inventory	`I`
Pause Menu / Exit	`Esc`
Journal	`J`
Map	`M`
Character Panels	`C`

System 4

Action	Shortcut
Quicksave	`F5`
Quickload	`F9`
Toggle HUD	`H`
Toggle Keyboard / Controller	`Ins`

Interaction 3

Action	Shortcut
Interact	`LMB`
Use Medallion	`Z`
Special Action	`F`

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F11

F12

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Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

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Combat 6

Action	Steam Deck
Swift Blow	`A`
Strong Blow	`X`
Block (hold)	`R2`
Lock On to Target	`L2`
Use Quickslot Item (hold to aim)	`R1`
Counterattack (Riposte, while blocking)	`R2A`

Movement 5

Action	Steam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Move Backward	`L-Stick`
Move Left	`L-Stick`
Move Right	`L-Stick`
Roll	`B`

Signs 1

Action	Steam Deck
Use Sign	`Y`

Interface 3

Action	Steam Deck
Quick Selection Menu (hold)	`L1`
Pause Menu / Exit	`Menu`
Character Panels	`View`

Interaction 2

Action	Steam Deck
Interact	`A`
Use Medallion	`L3`

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42 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, a rpg game, uses 42 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition support a controller?: Yes — The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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