What are the default controls for Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin?

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, a rpg game, uses 44 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 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin support a controller?

Yes — Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 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 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 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 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 44 default keybinds

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Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin Keyboard & Controller Controls

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All Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls

44 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Two-Hand Weapon (mouse)

↑

←

↓

→

+ 1 more control in the table below

44 shortcuts

Movement 11

Action	Shortcut
Run Forward	`W`
Roll (while running)	`Space`
Run Backward	`S`
Run Left	`A`
Run Right	`D`
Dash / Sprint (hold)	`Space`
Backstep (while standing)	`Space`
Jump (while dashing)	`F`
Walk Forward (hold)	`AltW`
Auto-Walk	`Z`
Auto-Dash	`X`

Combat 11

Action	Shortcut
Right Hand Normal Attack	`H`
Right Hand Normal Attack (mouse)	`RMB`
Right Hand Strong Attack	`G`
Guard / Left Hand Normal Attack	`U`
Left Hand Normal Attack (mouse)	`LMB`
Parry / Left Hand Strong Attack	`Y`
Two-Hand Right Weapon	`N`
Right Hand Strong Attack (double-click)	`RMB`then`RMB`
Left Hand Strong Attack (double-click)	`LMB`then`LMB`
Lock Guard	`M`
Two-Hand Weapon (mouse)	`CtrlMMB`

Equipment & Items 8

Action	Shortcut
Use Item	`E`
Switch Spells	`UP`
Switch Items	`DOWN`
Switch Left Hand Weapon	`LEFT`
Switch Right Hand Weapon	`RIGHT`
Use Item (mouse)	`ShiftRMB`
Switch Spells (mouse wheel)	`Wheel ↑`
Switch Items (mouse wheel)	`Wheel ↓`

Camera & Targeting 7

Action	Shortcut
Target Lock / Release	`O`
Move Camera	`Mouse`
Target Lock (mouse)	`MMB`
Tilt Camera Left / Next Target Left	`J`
Tilt Camera Right / Next Target Right	`L`
Tilt Camera Up	`I`
Tilt Camera Down	`K`

Interface 7

Action	Shortcut
Interact / Pick Up	`Enter`
Open Start Menu	`Esc`
Interact (mouse)	`ShiftLMB`
Cancel / Back	`Bksp`
Open Gesture Menu	`T`
Change Menu Category Left	`ShiftLEFT`
Change Menu Category Right	`ShiftRIGHT`

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Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Run Forward	`L-Stick`
Roll (while running)	`B●B`
Run Backward	`L-Stick`
Run Left	`L-Stick`
Run Right	`L-Stick`
Dash / Sprint (hold)	`B●B`
Backstep (while standing)	`B●B`
Jump (while dashing)	`LSL3L3`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Right Hand Normal Attack	`RBR1R1`
Right Hand Strong Attack	`RTR2R2`
Guard / Left Hand Normal Attack	`LBL1L1`
Parry / Left Hand Strong Attack	`LTL2L2`
Two-Hand Right Weapon	`Y▲Y`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Use Item	`X■X`
Switch Spells	`D-Pad ↑`
Switch Items	`D-Pad ↓`
Switch Left Hand Weapon	`D-Pad ←`
Switch Right Hand Weapon	`D-Pad →`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Target Lock / Release	`RSR3R3`
Move Camera	`R-Stick`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Interact / Pick Up	`A✕A`
Open Start Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Cancel / Back	`B●B`
Open Gesture Menu	`ViewShareView`
Change Menu Category Left	`LBL1L1`
Change Menu Category Right	`RBR1R1`

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Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin?: Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, a rpg game, uses 44 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 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin support a controller?: Yes — Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 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 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 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 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin Keyboard & Controller Controls

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All Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin controls

Movement 11

Combat 11

Equipment & Items 8

Camera & Targeting 7

Interface 7

Movement 8

Combat 5

Equipment & Items 5

Camera & Targeting 2

Interface 6

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Movement 11

Combat 11

Equipment & Items 8

Camera & Targeting 7

Interface 7

Movement 8

Combat 5

Equipment & Items 5

Camera & Targeting 2

Interface 6

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