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Battlefield 3 Keyboard & Controller Controls
A reference to the default keyboard, mouse and Xbox 360 controller bindings for Battlefield 3, the 2011 Frostbite 2 shooter from DICE and EA. It covers the infantry scheme from EA's own manuals, the vehicle seat keys, the arrow-key helicopter pitch and roll, and the Q spotting key. Bindings can be changed under OPTIONS, though on PC only from inside an active server.
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All Battlefield 3 controls
45 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Battlefield 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
+ 1 more control in the table below
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45 shortcuts
Movement 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Camera Control / Look | Mouse |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Jump / Vault | Space |
| Crouch (hold) | Ctrl |
| Toggle Crouch | X |
| Prone | Z |
| Deploy Parachute | Space |
Combat 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim / Scope Zoom | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee / Use Knife | F |
| Throw Grenade | G |
| Steady Scope (hold) | Shift |
| Cycle Fire Mode | V |
| Toggle Weapon Light | T |
Weapons & Gadgets 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Select Secondary Weapon | 2 |
| Select Gadget 1 (Class Gadget) | 3 |
| Select Gadget 2 (Teamplay Gadget) | 4 |
| Pick Up Item (hold) | R |
| Select Grenade | 5 |
| Select Knife | 6 |
Vehicles 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Enter & Exit Vehicle | E |
| Vehicle Boost (hold) | Shift |
| Fire Countermeasures | X |
| Vehicle Seat 1 | F1 |
| Vehicle Seat 2 | F2 |
| Toggle Chase Camera | C |
Helicopter 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pitch Down | UP |
| Pitch Up | DOWN |
| Roll Left | LEFT |
| Roll Right | RIGHT |
| Helicopter Fire | Space |
| Freelook (hold) | RMB |
Squad & Comms 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Spot / Communications | Q |
| All Chat | J |
| Team Chat | K |
| Squad Chat | L |
Interface 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard (hold) | Tab |
| Full Map | M |
| Game Menu / Pause | Esc |
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25 shortcuts
Movement 9
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Camera Control / Look | R-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | L3 |
| Jump / Vault | A |
| Crouch (hold) | R3 |
| Prone | R3 |
Combat 7
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | R2 |
| Aim / Scope Zoom | L2 |
| Reload | X |
| Melee / Use Knife | R1 |
| Throw Grenade | L1 |
| Cycle Fire Mode | D-Pad ↓ |
| Toggle Weapon Light | D-Pad ↑ |
Weapons & Gadgets 3
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Select Gadget 1 (Class Gadget) | D-Pad ← |
| Select Gadget 2 (Teamplay Gadget) | D-Pad → |
| Pick Up Item (hold) | X |
Vehicles 3
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Enter & Exit Vehicle | B |
| Vehicle Boost (hold) | L3 |
| Toggle Chase Camera | R3 |
Squad & Comms 1
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Spot / Communications | View |
Interface 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard (hold) | View |
| Game Menu / Pause | Menu |
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Battlefield 3 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Battlefield 3?
- Battlefield 3, a shooter 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 Battlefield 3 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Battlefield 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Battlefield 3 support a controller?
- Yes — Battlefield 3 has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Battlefield 3 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Battlefield 3 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Battlefield 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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