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BioShock Infinite Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for BioShock Infinite, the 2013 first-person shooter from Irrational Games and 2K set in the floating city of Columbia. Covers Booker's movement and Sky-Line traversal, weapon and melee combat, the Vigor powers and their radial menu, and the navigation and Voxophone aids. Xbox controller equivalents are included for each action that has one.
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All BioShock Infinite controls
41 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in BioShock Infinite's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
41 shortcuts
Vigors 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Vigor | RMB |
| Switch Vigor | Q |
| Vigor Alternate Fire (hold and release) | RMB |
| Vigor Radial Menu (hold) | Q |
| Select Mesmerize | 1 |
| Select Devil's Kiss | 2 |
| Select Murder of Crows | 3 |
| Select Shock Jockey | 4 |
| Select Bucking Bronco | 5 |
| Select Charge | 6 |
| Select Undertow | 7 |
| Select Return to Sender | 8 |
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Jump / Attach to Sky-Line | Space |
| Move Forward | W |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Toggle Sprint | Shift |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Right | D |
| Crouch / Reverse on Sky-Line | Ctrl |
| Crouch / Reverse on Sky-Line (alternate) | C |
Combat 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Toggle Iron Sights | MMB |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Switch Weapon | E |
| Sky-Hook Melee | V |
| Sky-Hook Execution (hold melee) | V |
| Switch Weapon (mouse wheel) | Wheel |
Sky-Line 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Sky-Line: Speed Up | W |
| Sky-Line Strike / Smash | Space |
| Sky-Line: Slow Down | S |
| Sky-Line: Lock-On Target | MMB |
| Sky-Line: Reverse Direction | Ctrl |
| Sky-Line: Jump Lines / Dismount | Space |
Info & Menus 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Navigation Aid | N |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Replay Latest Voxophone | J |
| Gameplay Menu | O |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact / Catch Item | F |
| Open a Tear (hold Use) | F |
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27 shortcuts
Vigors 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Vigor | LTL2L2ZL |
| Switch Vigor | LBL1L1L |
| Vigor Alternate Fire (hold and release) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Vigor Radial Menu (hold) | LBL1L1L |
Movement 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Jump / Attach to Sky-Line | A✕AB |
| Look Around | R-Stick |
| Toggle Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
| Crouch / Reverse on Sky-Line | B●BA |
Combat 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Toggle Iron Sights | RSR3R3RS |
| Reload Weapon | X■XY |
| Switch Weapon | RBR1R1R |
| Sky-Hook Melee | Y▲YX |
| Sky-Hook Execution (hold melee) | Y▲YX |
Sky-Line 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Sky-Line: Speed Up | L-Stick |
| Sky-Line Strike / Smash | A✕AB |
| Sky-Line: Slow Down | L-Stick |
| Sky-Line: Lock-On Target | RSR3R3RS |
| Sky-Line: Reverse Direction | B●BA |
| Sky-Line: Jump Lines / Dismount | A✕AB |
Info & Menus 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Navigation Aid | D-Pad ↑ |
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Replay Latest Voxophone | D-Pad ↓ |
| Gameplay Menu | ViewShareView− |
Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact / Catch Item | X■XY |
| Open a Tear (hold Use) | X■XY |
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BioShock Infinite controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for BioShock Infinite?
- BioShock Infinite, a shooter game, uses 41 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 BioShock Infinite controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from BioShock Infinite's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does BioShock Infinite support a controller?
- Yes — BioShock Infinite 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 BioShock Infinite controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. BioShock Infinite 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 BioShock Infinite resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BioShock Infinite or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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