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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Keyboard & Controller Controls
Shooter games →A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, melee and ranged combat, dodging and sliding, your combat and class abilities, weapon swapping, tagging, and the tactical overlay so you can survive the hordes of the Atoma underhive with your strike team.
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All Warhammer 40,000: Darktide controls
28 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Jump / Dodge | Space |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Crouch (hold to slide while sprinting) | Ctrl |
| Look / Aim Camera | Mouse |
Weapons 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Swap Weapon | Q |
| Wield Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Wield Secondary Weapon | 2 |
| Wield Large Item | 3 |
| Wield Small Item | 4 |
| Wield Auspex / Special Item | 5 |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Action / Light Attack / Fire | LMB |
| Secondary Action / Heavy Attack / Block / Aim | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Push (Block + Attack) | RMBLMB |
| Inspect Weapon | X |
Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Open Tactical Overlay | Tab |
| Open Menu / Pause | Esc |
| Swap Tactical Overlay | E |
Communication 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Tag / Ping Target | MMB |
| Push to Talk (hold) | V |
| Show Chat | Enter |
Abilities 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Activate Combat Ability | F |
| Blitz (Grenade / Class Action) | G |
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Movement 8
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Jump / Dodge | A✕AB |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
| Crouch (hold to slide while sprinting) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Look / Aim Camera | R-Stick |
Weapons 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Swap Weapon | Y▲YX |
Combat 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Primary Action / Light Attack / Fire | RTR2R2ZR |
| Secondary Action / Heavy Attack / Block / Aim | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload | X■XY |
| Push (Block + Attack) | LTL2L2ZLRTR2R2ZR |
Interface 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact | X■XY |
| Open Tactical Overlay | ViewShareView− |
| Open Menu / Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Communication 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Tag / Ping Target | RSR3R3RS |
Abilities 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Activate Combat Ability | B●BA |
| Blitz (Grenade / Class Action) | LBL1L1L |
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, a shooter game, uses 28 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 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Warhammer 40,000: Darktide support a controller?
- Yes — Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Warhammer 40,000: Darktide controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Warhammer 40,000: Darktide resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Warhammer 40,000: Darktide or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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