What are the default controls for Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut?

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut, a action game, uses 44 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 Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut support a controller?

Yes — Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 44 default keybinds

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution is Eidos Montreal's 2011 cyberpunk immersive sim, re-released in 2013 as the Director's Cut on PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U. These are the default bindings from Square Enix's own Director's Cut PC manual, plus the Xbox controller layout printed in the game's console manual - the scheme that hands Adam Jensen's augmentations to the F-keys and the D-pad, and keeps a separate control set for the hacking minigame.

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All Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut controls

44 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Iron Sight / Zoom

↑

←

↓

→

+ 2 more controls in the table below

44 shortcuts

Interface 12

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`F5`
Quick Load	`F8`
Augmentations Screen	`O`
Inventory	`I`
2D Map	`P`
Game Menu	`Tab`
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Mission Logs	`[`
Mark & Track	`T`
2D Map (alternative)	`M`
Toggle Quickbar Auto-Hide	`
Play Commentary	`F`

Combat 8

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Takedown (tap non-lethal, hold lethal)	`Q`
Iron Sight / Zoom	`MMB`
Reload Weapon	`R`
Throw / Detonate Grenade	`G`
Holster / Draw Weapon	`H`
Next Weapon	`=`
Throw Held Object	`LMB`

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Jump	`Space`
Take Cover (hold)	`RMB`
Look / Move Camera	`Mouse`
Sprint	`Shift`
Crouch	`C`
Cover Swap (tap while in cover)	`Space`

Hacking 7

Action	Shortcut
Hacking: Move Canvas	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Hacking: Open Node Selector Wheel	`LMB`
Hacking: Quick Stop	`Q`
Hacking: Pan Screen (hold and drag)	`LMB`
Hacking: Zoom In	`Wheel ↑`
Hacking: Zoom Out	`Wheel ↓`
Hacking: Back / Disconnect	`Esc`

Augmentations 4

Action	Shortcut
Activate Cloak	`F1`
Activate X-Ray Vision (Smart Vision)	`F3`
Activate Silent Movement	`F4`
Activate Typhoon	`F2`

Interaction 3

Action	Shortcut
Action / Interact / Enter Hacking	`E`
Drag Body (hold while targeting)	`E`
Grab Moveable Object	`E`

Menus 3

Action	Shortcut
Navigate Menus	`UP`then`DOWN`then`LEFT`then`RIGHT`
Accept	`Enter`
Back / Cancel	`Esc`

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Action	Steam Deck
Game Menu	`View`
Pause Menu	`Menu`

Action	Steam Deck
Fire Weapon	`R2`
Takedown (tap non-lethal, hold lethal)	`B`
Iron Sight / Zoom	`R3`
Reload Weapon	`X`
Throw / Detonate Grenade	`R1`
Holster / Draw Weapon	`Y`

Action	Steam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Jump	`A`
Take Cover (hold)	`L2`
Look / Move Camera	`R-Stick`
Sprint	`L1`
Crouch	`L3`

Action	Steam Deck
Activate Cloak	`D-Pad ↑`
Activate X-Ray Vision (Smart Vision)	`D-Pad ↓`
Activate Silent Movement	`D-Pad ←`
Activate Typhoon	`D-Pad →`

Action	Steam Deck
Action / Interact / Enter Hacking	`X`

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut?: Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut, a action game, uses 44 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 Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut support a controller?: Yes — Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut Keyboard & Controller Controls

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All Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut controls

Interface 12

Combat 8

Movement 7

Hacking 7

Augmentations 4

Interaction 3

Menus 3

Interface 2

Combat 6

Movement 6

Augmentations 4

Interaction 1

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut controls — FAQ

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All Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut controls

Interface 12

Combat 8

Movement 7

Hacking 7

Augmentations 4

Interaction 3

Menus 3

Interface 2

Combat 6

Movement 6

Augmentations 4

Interaction 1

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