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Castle Crashers Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default keyboard and controller bindings for Castle Crashers on PC, as they stand since the 2025 Painter Boss Paradise update moved the keyboard layout to S/D attacks and added one-key magic casts. Melee combos are listed as the light and heavy sequences the game reads, so the same strings work on keyboard or pad.
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All Castle Crashers controls
32 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Castle Crashers's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
32 shortcuts
Magic 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Magic (hold) | Shift |
| Splash Attack | ShiftD |
| Magic Projectile | ShiftG |
| Heavy Magic (one-key Splash Attack) | E |
| Shoot Magic (one-key Magic Projectile) | W |
| Magic Jump | ShiftA |
| Jump Magic (one-key Magic Jump) | Q |
| Air Projectile | AthenShiftD |
| Air Projectile (one-key) | AthenE |
Combos 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Uppercut (Level 8) | SthenD |
| Heavy Attack with Spin | DthenD |
| Spinning Uppercut / Buzzsaw (Level 8) | SthenDthenS |
| Elemental Infusion | SthenSthenSthenD |
| Headbutt (Level 16) | SthenSthenD |
| Slashing Headbutt (Level 32) | SthenSthenDthenD |
| Elemental Infusion (Level 2) | SthenSthenSthenDthenD |
| Slashing Headbutt Combo (Level 32) | SthenSthenDthenDthenD |
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Left | LEFT |
| Move Right | RIGHT |
| Move Up | UP |
| Move Down | DOWN |
| Jump | A |
| Double Jump with Spin (Level 2) | AthenA |
Combat 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Light Attack | S |
| Heavy Attack | D |
| Block | Ctrl |
Items 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item | G |
| Item Select | R |
| Item Select (other direction) | T |
Menus 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause | Esc |
| Stats | Tab |
| Return Home | H |
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30 shortcuts
Magic 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Magic (hold) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Splash Attack | RTR2R2ZRY▲YX |
| Magic Projectile | RTR2R2ZRB●BA |
| Heavy Magic (one-key Splash Attack) | RTR2R2ZRY▲YX |
| Shoot Magic (one-key Magic Projectile) | RTR2R2ZRB●BA |
| Magic Jump | RTR2R2ZRA✕AB |
| Jump Magic (one-key Magic Jump) | RTR2R2ZRA✕AB |
| Air Projectile | A✕ABthenRTR2R2ZRY▲YX |
| Air Projectile (one-key) | A✕ABthenRTR2R2ZRY▲YX |
Combos 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Uppercut (Level 8) | X■XYthenY▲YX |
| Heavy Attack with Spin | Y▲YXthenY▲YX |
| Spinning Uppercut / Buzzsaw (Level 8) | X■XYthenY▲YXthenX■XY |
| Elemental Infusion | X■XYthenX■XYthenX■XYthenY▲YX |
| Headbutt (Level 16) | X■XYthenX■XYthenY▲YX |
| Slashing Headbutt (Level 32) | X■XYthenX■XYthenY▲YXthenY▲YX |
| Elemental Infusion (Level 2) | X■XYthenX■XYthenX■XYthenY▲YXthenY▲YX |
| Slashing Headbutt Combo (Level 32) | X■XYthenX■XYthenY▲YXthenY▲YXthenY▲YX |
Movement 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Move Up | L-Stick |
| Move Down | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Double Jump with Spin (Level 2) | A✕ABthenA✕AB |
Combat 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Light Attack | X■XY |
| Heavy Attack | Y▲YX |
| Block | LTL2L2ZL |
Items 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Item | B●BA |
| Item Select | LBL1L1L |
| Item Select (other direction) | RBR1R1R |
Menus 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Castle Crashers controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Castle Crashers?
- Castle Crashers, a action game, uses 32 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 Castle Crashers controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Castle Crashers's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Castle Crashers support a controller?
- Yes — Castle Crashers 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 Castle Crashers controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Castle Crashers 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 Castle Crashers resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Castle Crashers or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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