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Call of Duty: Black Ops II Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Treyarch's 2012 Call of Duty: Black Ops II, taken from Activision's own PC manual, with Xbox controller equivalents from the official console manual. Covers infantry combat, scorestreaks, and the top-down Tactical View used in the campaign's Strike Force missions.
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All Call of Duty: Black Ops II controls
35 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Call of Duty: Black Ops II's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
35 shortcuts
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Look / Aim | Mouse |
| Sprint / Hold Breath | Shift |
| Stand / Jump | Space |
| Change Stance (Crouch) | C |
| Prone | Ctrl |
| Dive to Prone (while sprinting) | Ctrl |
| Lean Left | Q |
| Lean Right | E |
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Down Sights | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee Attack | V |
| Use / Interact | F |
| Throw Lethal Grenade | G |
| Throw Tactical Grenade | 4 |
| Equipment | X |
| Throw Lethal Grenade (alternate) | MMB |
Strike Force 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter / Leave Tactical View | Tab |
| Move Tactical View (Tactical View only) | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Direct Unit Type to Target (hold for all units) | 4 |
| Select Unit Type 1 | 1 |
| Select Unit Type 2 | 2 |
| Select Unit Type 3 | 3 |
| Select Unit Type 4 | 5 |
| Direct Unit Type to Target (click) | LMB |
Interface 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Objectives / Pause Menu | Esc |
| Show Score / Objectives | Tab |
| Text Chat | T |
| Team Chat | Y |
| Voice Chat | Z |
| Spectator View Mode | F3 |
| Screenshot | F12 |
Scorestreaks 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Activate Scorestreak | 3 |
| Previous Scorestreak | 2 |
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Movement 5
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Look / Aim | R-Stick |
| Sprint / Hold Breath | L3 |
| Stand / Jump | A |
| Change Stance (Crouch) | B |
Combat 7
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | R2 |
| Aim Down Sights | L2 |
| Reload | X |
| Melee Attack | R3 |
| Use / Interact | X |
| Throw Lethal Grenade | R1 |
| Throw Tactical Grenade | L1 |
Strike Force 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Enter / Leave Tactical View | View |
| Move Tactical View (Tactical View only) | L-Stick |
Interface 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Objectives / Pause Menu | Menu |
| Show Score / Objectives | View |
Scorestreaks 1
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Activate Scorestreak | D-Pad → |
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Black Ops II?
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II, a shooter game, uses 35 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Call of Duty: Black Ops II controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Black Ops II's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Call of Duty: Black Ops II support a controller?
- Yes — Call of Duty: Black Ops II has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Call of Duty: Black Ops II controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Call of Duty: Black Ops II resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Black Ops II or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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