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Dragon Quest Builders 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 is Square Enix and Koei Tecmo's block-building RPG, in which a young builder rebuilds islands with the help of the amnesiac Malroth. These are the defaults from the PC version's own Controls screen, which lists each action's key, mouse button and controller button side by side.
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All Dragon Quest Builders 2 controls
45 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dragon Quest Builders 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
43 shortcuts
Combat & Tools 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| Use Item | RMB |
| Use Tool | F |
| Big Bash | Shift |
| Display Tools List | R |
| Swap Weapon/Tool Controls | MMB |
| Bigger Bash | RMB |
| Use Golden Gauntlets | G |
| Set Up Co-op de Grace | Shift |
| Execute Co-op de Grace | MMB |
Camera & Menus 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | Tab |
| View Map | M |
| Switch View | V |
| Apply 'Look Up' Toggle | 3 |
| Apply 'Look Down' Toggle | 1 |
| Apply 'Sidestep' Toggle | 2 |
| Open Gestures Menu | T |
| Select Gesture | LMB |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forwards | W |
| Move Backwards | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Run | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Deploy Windbraker | Space |
| Walk | Ctrl |
Driving 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | Shift |
| Reverse | Ctrl |
| Get Off | E |
| Ascend | MMB |
| Descend | RMB |
| Fire Cannon | LMB |
| Turn Lights On/Off | L |
Building & Items 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Take Out/Remove Item | C |
| Use Buildnoculars | T |
| Stow in Bag | H |
| Rotate Object (With Gloves Equipped) | C |
| View Blueprint | Z |
Snapshot Mode 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Roll Camera Left | Q |
| Roll Camera Right | E |
| Show/Hide Characters | R |
| Open Album | V |
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40 shortcuts
Combat & Tools 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack | Y▲YX |
| Use Item | X■XY |
| Use Tool | RTR2R2ZR |
| Big Bash | Y▲YX |
| Display Tools List | A✕AB |
| Bigger Bash | X■XY |
| Use Golden Gauntlets | X■XY |
| Set Up Co-op de Grace | LBL1L1L |
| Execute Co-op de Grace | A✕AB |
Camera & Menus 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | D-Pad ↑ |
| View Map | ViewShareView− |
| Switch View | RSR3R3RS |
| Look Up | LBL1L1L |
| Look Down | LTL2L2ZL |
| Open Gestures Menu | LSL3L3LS |
| Select Gesture | RTR2R2ZR |
Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forwards | L-Stick |
| Move Backwards | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Run | RBR1R1R |
| Jump | B●BA |
| Deploy Windbraker | A✕AB |
Driving 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | RTR2R2ZR |
| Reverse | LTL2L2ZL |
| Get Off | A✕AB |
| Ascend | Y▲YX |
| Descend | A✕AB |
| Fire Cannon | X■XY |
| Turn Lights On/Off | LBL1L1L |
Building & Items 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | A✕AB |
| Take Out/Remove Item | Y▲YX |
| Use Buildnoculars | LSL3L3LS |
| Stow in Bag | D-Pad ↓ |
| Rotate Object (With Gloves Equipped) | Y▲YX |
| View Blueprint | ViewShareView− |
Snapshot Mode 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Roll Camera Left | LBL1L1L |
| Roll Camera Right | RBR1R1R |
| Show/Hide Characters | ViewShareView− |
| Open Album | Y▲YX |
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dragon Quest Builders 2?
- Dragon Quest Builders 2, a survival & sandbox game, uses 45 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Dragon Quest Builders 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dragon Quest Builders 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dragon Quest Builders 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Dragon Quest Builders 2 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 Dragon Quest Builders 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dragon Quest Builders 2 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 Dragon Quest Builders 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dragon Quest Builders 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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