What are the default controls for YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z?

YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z, a action game, uses 14 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z support a controller?

Yes — YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls cover?

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

Is this an official YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z Keyboard & controller controls

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YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z is the 2014 cel-shaded spin-off that Spark Unlimited built with Team Ninja, casting the cyborg ninja Yaiba Kamikaze against a zombie outbreak. It plays with keyboard and mouse or a controller; these are the default bindings for both from the manual Koei Tecmo shipped on Steam, covering the sword, cyber-arm punch and flail, block and counter, grabbing Stiffs, executions and Bloodlust.

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Layout

Combat 8

Action	Shortcut
Sword (Heartless Blade)	`LMB`
Punch (Cyber Arm)	`E`
Flail / Zombie Weapon	`RMB`
Block	`Q`
Execute (when the prompt shows over an enemy)	`F`
Counter (block just before a hit lands)	`Q`
Grab / Drop (Stiffs and objects)	`R`
Bloodlust (full meter, press both)	`12`

Movement 3

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Dash / Jump	`Space`
Dodge / Shake Off a Clinging Torso / Put Out Flames (dash)	`Space`

Menus 2

Action	Shortcut
Leveling / Equipment / Database	`Tab`
Pause Menu	`Esc`

Abilities 1

Action	Shortcut
Cyber Vision	`Shift`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

Combat 8

Action	Steam Deck
Sword (Heartless Blade)	`X`
Punch (Cyber Arm)	`Y`
Flail / Zombie Weapon	`B`
Block	`R1`
Execute (when the prompt shows over an enemy)	`L2`
Counter (block just before a hit lands)	`R1`
Grab / Drop (Stiffs and objects)	`R2`
Bloodlust (full meter, press both)	`L3R3`

Movement 3

Action	Steam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Dash / Jump	`A`
Dodge / Shake Off a Clinging Torso / Put Out Flames (dash)	`A`

Menus 2

Action	Steam Deck
Leveling / Equipment / Database	`View`
Pause Menu	`Menu`

Abilities 1

Action	Steam Deck
Cyber Vision	`L1`

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14 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

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YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z?: YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z, a action game, uses 14 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z support a controller?: Yes — YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls

Combat 8

Movement 3

Menus 2

Abilities 1

Combat 8

Movement 3

Menus 2

Abilities 1

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