Crimson Desert is Pearl Abyss's open-world action-adventure RPG set on the continent of Pywel, built around deep combo-driven melee combat. These are the default mouse and keyboard bindings alongside the standard Xbox controller layout; all inputs can be remapped in Settings > Input.
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All Crimson Desert controls
Layout
33 default keybinds across 7
categories. Most can be reassigned in Crimson Desert's control
settings.
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Crimson Desert controls — FAQ
What are the default controls for Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert, a rpg game, uses 33 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 Crimson Desert controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Crimson Desert's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Crimson Desert support a controller?
Yes — Crimson Desert 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 Crimson Desert controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Crimson Desert resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Crimson Desert or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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