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Batman: Arkham City Keyboard & Controller Controls
Batman: Arkham City is the 2011 open-world action game by Rocksteady Studios, published by WB Games, and the sequel to Arkham Asylum. These are the default PC keyboard-and-mouse and gamepad bindings printed in the game's official instruction manual, covering free-flow combat, Invisible Predator takedowns, quickfire gadgets, the Batcomputer and Catwoman's own moveset.
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All Batman: Arkham City controls
45 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Batman: Arkham City's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
45 shortcuts
Gadgets 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim Gadget (hold) | RMB |
| Use Gadget | LMB |
| Quickfire Batarang (tap twice) | 1then1 |
| Gadget Secondary Feature | MMB |
| Select Gadget | Wheel |
| Detonate Explosive Gel | RMBMMB |
| Quickfire Batclaw (tap twice) | 2then2 |
| Quickfire Explosive Gel (tap twice) | 3then3 |
| Select Gadget by Number | 1 |
| Quickfire REC (tap twice) | 4then4 |
| Quickfire Freeze Blast (tap twice) | 5then5 |
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Run (hold) | Space |
| Glide (hold in mid-air) | Space |
| Grapnel Gun | F |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Evade (tap twice) | SpacethenSpace |
| Crouch (hold) | Ctrl |
| Dive Boost (hold while gliding, release to pull up) | Ctrl |
| Slide Kick (while running) | Ctrl |
| Zoom | Z |
Menus 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Batcomputer (Map, Data, WayneTech) | Tab |
| Pause | Esc |
| Select / View File / Buy Upgrade | Enter |
| Cycle Batcomputer Functions | −then= |
| Move Map Cursor / Highlight Entry | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Zoom Map In / Out | [then] |
| Set Custom Waypoint on Map | Bksp |
| Switch Batcomputer Tabs (Bios, Stories, Upgrades) | [then] |
Predator 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Silent Takedown (crouch behind enemy) | RMB |
| Ledge / Inverted / Grate / Wall Takedown | RMB |
| Corner Cover (while crouching) | CtrlSpace |
| Corner Cover Takedown | RMB |
| Knockout Smash (during Silent Takedown) | LMB |
| Double Takedown (behind two enemies) | RMB |
Combat 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Strike | LMB |
| Counter | RMB |
| Cape Stun | MMB |
| Drop Attack / Glide Kick (on bat symbol) | LMB |
Catwoman 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Whip Stun | MMB |
| Thief Vision | X |
| Climb | F |
| Switch Between Batman and Catwoman (at cat groups) | LMB |
Detective Mode 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Detective Mode (tap) | X |
| Scan for Clues / Evidence (hold) | X |
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Gadgets 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Aim Gadget (hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Use Gadget | RTR2R2ZR |
| Gadget Secondary Feature | RBR1R1R |
| Select Gadget | D-Pad ↑thenD-Pad ↓thenD-Pad ←thenD-Pad → |
Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Run (hold) | A✕AB |
| Grapnel Gun | RBR1R1R |
| Look Around | R-Stick |
| Evade (tap twice) | A✕ABthenA✕AB |
| Crouch (hold) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Zoom | RSR3R3RS |
Menus 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Batcomputer (Map, Data, WayneTech) | ViewShareView− |
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Combat 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Strike | X■XY |
| Counter | Y▲YX |
| Cape Stun | B●BA |
Detective Mode 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Detective Mode (tap) | LBL1L1L |
| Scan for Clues / Evidence (hold) | LBL1L1L |
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Batman: Arkham City controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Batman: Arkham City?
- Batman: Arkham City, a action game, uses 45 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Batman: Arkham City controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Batman: Arkham City's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Batman: Arkham City support a controller?
- Yes — Batman: Arkham City has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Batman: Arkham City controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Batman: Arkham City also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Batman: Arkham City resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Batman: Arkham City or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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