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Borderlands 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Borderlands 2 is Gearbox Software's 2012 first-person shooter and role-playing game set on the planet Pandora. These are the default PC keyboard and mouse bindings from the game's manual, covering movement, gunplay, action skills, the ECHO device screens and vehicle driving, alongside the matching default Xbox controller layout. Every binding can be reassigned from the in-game Options menu.
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All Borderlands 2 controls
45 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Borderlands 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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45 shortcuts
ECHO & Menus 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| ECHO Device | Tab |
| Show Inventory | I |
| Show Map | M |
| Show Mission Log | L |
| Show Skills | K |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Select a Different Vault Hunter | C |
| Show Challenges / Badass Rank | J |
| Select Menu Option | Enter |
| Exit Menu | Esc |
| Navigate Menu Options | UPthenDOWNthenLEFTthenRIGHT |
Vehicle 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Turn / Aim (Vehicle) | Mouse |
| Drive Forward | W |
| Fire Primary Vehicle Weapon | LMB |
| Vehicle Boost | F |
| Enter Vehicle | E |
| Drive Backward | S |
| Fire Secondary Vehicle Weapon | RMB |
| Vehicle Handbrake | G |
| Exit Vehicle | E |
| Switch Vehicle Seats | C |
| Vehicle Horn | Z |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Crouch | C |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim / Ironsight | RMB |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Use Action Skill | F |
| Melee Attack | V |
| Throw Grenade | G |
Weapons 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cycle Weapon | Wheel |
| Select Weapon 1 | 1 |
| Select Weapon 2 | 2 |
| Select Weapon 3 | 3 |
| Select Weapon 4 | 4 |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Pick Up | E |
| Secondary Use | Q |
| Trade Items | X |
Communication 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Push to Talk | T |
| Text Chat | Y |
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ECHO & Menus 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| ECHO Device | ViewShareView− |
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Select Menu Option | A✕AB |
| Exit Menu | B●BA |
| Navigate Menu Options | L-Stick |
Vehicle 10
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Drive Forward | L-Stick |
| Fire Primary Vehicle Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Vehicle Boost | LBL1L1L |
| Enter Vehicle | X■XY |
| Drive Backward | L-Stick |
| Fire Secondary Vehicle Weapon | LTL2L2ZL |
| Vehicle Handbrake | RBR1R1R |
| Exit Vehicle | B●BA |
| Switch Vehicle Seats | A✕AB |
| Vehicle Horn | LSL3L3LS |
Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
| Crouch | B●BA |
Combat 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Aim / Ironsight | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload Weapon | X■XY |
| Use Action Skill | LBL1L1L |
| Melee Attack | RSR3R3RS |
| Throw Grenade | RBR1R1R |
Weapons 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Cycle Weapon | Y▲YX |
Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Pick Up | X■XY |
| Trade Items | B●BA |
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Borderlands 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Borderlands 2?
- Borderlands 2, 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 Borderlands 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Borderlands 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Borderlands 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Borderlands 2 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 Borderlands 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Borderlands 2 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 Borderlands 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Borderlands 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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