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Call of Duty: Black Ops III Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default keyboard and mouse bindings for Treyarch's 2015 Call of Duty: Black Ops III on PC, read straight from the default_bindings.cfg the game ships, with controller equivalents from its shipped Default button layout. Covers movement and stance, Specialist weapons, the four action slots and chat.
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All Call of Duty: Black Ops III controls
30 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Call of Duty: Black Ops III's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
30 shortcuts
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Down Sights | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee Attack | V |
| Use / Interact | F |
| Throw Lethal Grenade | G |
| Activate Specialist Weapon | Q |
| Use Tactical Equipment | 4 |
| Throw Lethal Grenade (alternate) | MMB |
Interface 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Show Scoreboard | Tab |
| Chat (All) | T |
| Chat (Team) | Y |
| Push to Talk | B |
| Chat (Party) | P |
| Accept Last Game Invite | F9 |
| Screenshot | F10 |
| Toggle Console | ` |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WASD |
| Sprint / Hold Breath | Shift |
| Stand / Jump | Space |
| Change Stance (Crouch) | C |
| Toggle Prone | Ctrl |
Action Slots 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Action Slot 1 (D-pad Up) | 1 |
| Action Slot 2 (D-pad Down) | 2 |
| Action Slot 3 (D-pad Left) | 5 |
| Action Slot 4 (D-pad Right) | 3 |
Weapons 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Weapon | X |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
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Combat 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2 |
| Aim Down Sights | LTL2L2 |
| Reload | X■X |
| Melee Attack | RSR3R3 |
| Use / Interact | X■X |
| Throw Lethal Grenade | RBR1R1 |
| Use Tactical Equipment | LBL1L1 |
Interface 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Show Scoreboard | ViewShareView |
Movement 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Sprint / Hold Breath | LSL3L3 |
| Stand / Jump | A✕A |
| Change Stance (Crouch) | B●B |
Action Slots 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Action Slot 1 (D-pad Up) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Action Slot 2 (D-pad Down) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Action Slot 3 (D-pad Left) | D-Pad ← |
| Action Slot 4 (D-pad Right) | D-Pad → |
Weapons 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Switch Weapon | Y▲Y |
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III, a shooter game, uses 30 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 III controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Call of Duty: Black Ops III's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Call of Duty: Black Ops III support a controller?
- Yes — Call of Duty: Black Ops III has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Call of Duty: Black Ops III controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Call of Duty: Black Ops III also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Call of Duty: Black Ops III resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Call of Duty: Black Ops III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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