Windows · 30 default keybinds
Dark Souls III Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Dark Souls III on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, magic and items, lock-on targeting, weapon arts, and menus so you can survive Lothric with confidence.
All Dark Souls III controls
30 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dark Souls III's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack (Right Hand / Light) | LMB |
| Strong Attack (Right Hand) | ShiftLMB |
| Guard / Block | RMB |
| Parry / Weapon Art (Skill) | Ctrl |
| Attack (Left Hand) | RMB |
| Strong Attack (Left Hand) | ShiftRMB |
| Two-Hand Weapon | F |
| Jump Attack | WShiftLMB |
| Kick | WLMB |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Roll / Backstep / Dodge (tap) | Space |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint / Dash (hold) | Space |
| Jump (while running) | Space |
| Walk / Sneak (hold) | Alt |
Magic & Items 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item | R |
| Switch Spell / Magic | UP |
| Switch Item | DOWN |
| Switch Right-Hand Weapon | RIGHT |
| Switch Left-Hand Weapon | LEFT |
Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up / Confirm | E |
| Open Menu | Esc |
| Cancel / Back | Q |
| Sort (in menu) | X |
Camera & Targeting 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Lock On / Reset Camera | Q |
| Move Camera | Mouse |
| Lock On (alt) | MMB |
Multiplayer & Gestures 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Gesture Menu | G |
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Combat 9
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Attack (Right Hand / Light) | RB | R1 |
| Strong Attack (Right Hand) | RT | R2 |
| Guard / Block | LB | L1 |
| Parry / Weapon Art (Skill) | LBRB | L1R1 |
| Attack (Left Hand) | LB | L1 |
| Strong Attack (Left Hand) | LT | L2 |
| Two-Hand Weapon | Y | ▲ |
| Jump Attack | L-StickRT | L-StickR2 |
| Kick | L-StickRB | L-StickR1 |
Movement 7
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Roll / Backstep / Dodge (tap) | B | ● |
| Move Backward | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Dash (hold) | B | ● |
| Jump (while running) | LS | L3 |
Magic & Items 5
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Use Item | X | ■ |
| Switch Spell / Magic | D-Pad ↑ | D-Pad ↑ |
| Switch Item | D-Pad ↓ | D-Pad ↓ |
| Switch Right-Hand Weapon | D-Pad → | D-Pad → |
| Switch Left-Hand Weapon | D-Pad ← | D-Pad ← |
Interface 4
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up / Confirm | A | ✕ |
| Open Menu | Menu | Options |
| Cancel / Back | B | ● |
| Sort (in menu) | Y | ▲ |
Camera & Targeting 2
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Lock On / Reset Camera | RS | R3 |
| Move Camera | R-Stick | R-Stick |
Multiplayer & Gestures 1
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Open Gesture Menu | View | Share |
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