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Dying Light Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default keyboard, mouse and Xbox controller controls for Dying Light, Techland's 2015 first-person zombie survival game set in Harran. Covers parkour movement, melee combat and the grappling hook, weapon and equipment cycling, Survivor Sense, and the co-op hotkeys used in four-player sessions.
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All Dying Light controls
42 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dying Light'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
42 shortcuts
Movement/Parkour 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Jump | Space |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Crouch | C |
| Look Back | B |
Weapons/Equipment 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Flashlight | T |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Weapons Menu | Tab |
| Equipment Menu | 1 |
| Next Equipment | 2 |
| Previous Equipment | 3 |
| Fast Equip Item | − |
| Drop Item | Bksp |
Interface 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory Menu | I |
| Map Menu | M |
| Quest Log | L |
| Skill Menu | U |
| Game Menu | Esc |
| Track Quest | T |
| Brief Continue | T |
| Brief Decline | N |
Combat 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| Kick | E |
| Aim | RMB |
| Survivor Sense | Q |
| Heal | H |
| Reload / Repair (hold) | R |
| Grapple | Alt |
Co-op 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Chat | Enter |
| Vote for Kick | K |
| Appear in Waiting Place (hold) | B |
| Create Co-op Competition | H |
| Join Favorite Game | J |
| Show Challenge Invite | J |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use | F |
| Use Equipment (incl. Grappling Hook) | MMB |
| Use 2 | V |
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Movement/Parkour 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Jump | RBR1R1R |
| Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
| Look Around | R-Stick |
| Crouch | B●BA |
| Look Back | Y▲YX |
Weapons/Equipment 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Flashlight | D-Pad ↑ |
| Weapons Menu | D-Pad → |
| Equipment Menu | D-Pad ← |
Interface 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Game Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack | RTR2R2ZR |
| Kick | LBL1L1L |
| Aim | RSR3R3RS |
| Survivor Sense | A✕AB |
| Heal | D-Pad ↓ |
Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use | X■XY |
| Use Equipment (incl. Grappling Hook) | LTL2L2ZL |
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Dying Light controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dying Light?
- Dying Light, a action game, uses 42 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 Dying Light controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dying Light's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dying Light support a controller?
- Yes — Dying Light 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 Dying Light controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dying Light 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 Dying Light resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dying Light or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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