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Dead by Daylight Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Dead by Daylight on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, sprinting and crouching, Survivor actions like vaulting and dropping pallets, Killer attacks and powers, and the interface so you can survive the trial or hunt down your prey with confidence.
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All Dead by Daylight controls
25 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dead by Daylight's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
25 shortcuts
Survivor Actions 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Action / Interact | Space |
| Interact / Pick Up (mouse) | LMB |
| Use Item | RMB |
| Vault Window / Drop Pallet | Space |
| Active Ability 1 | E |
| Drop Item | R |
| Active Ability 2 | F |
| Event Ability | Q |
| Point At | 1 |
| Follow Me | 2 |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | Shift |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Crouch (Survivor, hold) | Ctrl |
| Look / Aim Camera | Mouse |
| Turn / Look (alt) | LEFT |
Killer Actions 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack (Basic) | LMB |
| Use Power | RMB |
| Action (Break / Damage / Pick Up / Hook) | Space |
| Secondary Power | Ctrl |
| Pick Up Survivor | Space |
| Drop Survivor | R |
| Event Ability (Killer) | Q |
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25 shortcuts
Survivor Actions 10
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Primary Action / Interact | RBR1R1R |
| Interact / Pick Up (mouse) | RBR1R1R |
| Use Item | RTR2R2ZR |
| Vault Window / Drop Pallet | RBR1R1R |
| Active Ability 1 | A✕AB |
| Drop Item | B●BA |
| Active Ability 2 | X■XY |
| Event Ability | RSR3R3RS |
| Point At | D-Pad ↑ |
| Follow Me | D-Pad ↓ |
Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | LBL1L1L |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Crouch (Survivor, hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Look / Aim Camera | R-Stick |
| Turn / Look (alt) | R-Stick |
Killer Actions 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack (Basic) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Use Power | LTL2L2ZL |
| Action (Break / Damage / Pick Up / Hook) | RBR1R1R |
| Secondary Power | LBL1L1L |
| Pick Up Survivor | RBR1R1R |
| Drop Survivor | B●BA |
| Event Ability (Killer) | LBL1L1L |
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Dead by Daylight controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dead by Daylight?
- Dead by Daylight, a horror game, uses 25 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Dead by Daylight controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dead by Daylight's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dead by Daylight support a controller?
- Yes — Dead by Daylight 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 Dead by Daylight controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dead by Daylight 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 Dead by Daylight resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dead by Daylight or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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