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Far Cry 3 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Far Cry 3 is Ubisoft's 2012 open-world first-person shooter set on the Rook Islands. These are the default PC keyboard and mouse bindings from Ubisoft's own control guide, alongside the official Xbox controller layout, covering on-foot combat, crafted items, vehicles, the camera and multiplayer.
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All Far Cry 3 controls
43 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Far Cry 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
43 shortcuts
Multiplayer 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Weapon (MP) | 1 |
| Secondary Weapon (MP) | 2 |
| C-4 / Mine (MP) | 5 |
| Tag Enemy (MP) | V |
| Team Support (MP) | Z |
| Revive Teammate (Hold, MP) | Q |
| Battle Cry (MP) | T |
| Cling to Life (MP) | E |
| Tag Wheel (Hold, Co-op) | V |
| Repair Tool (Co-op) | B |
| Booster Shot (Co-op) | 7 |
Vehicles 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | E |
| Accelerate | W |
| Brake / Reverse | S |
| Steer | AthenD |
| Hand Brake | Space |
| Switch Seat | C |
| Look Back | Shift |
| Radio | R |
| Next Song | T |
Combat 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shoot | LMB |
| Aim | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee / Takedown | F |
| Heal (Hold) | Q |
| Throw Grenade / Molotov | MMB |
| Throw Rock (Distraction) | T |
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Look | Mouse |
| Sprint / Hold Breath | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | C |
| Slide (While Running) | C |
Weapons & Items 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Weapon Slot 1-4 | 1then2then3then4 |
| Switch / Previous Weapon | X |
| Use Crafted Item A | 7 |
| Use Crafted Item B | 8 |
World 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Open Map | M |
| Menu | Esc |
Camera 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Camera | Z |
| Camera: Zoom In / Tag Enemy | Wheel |
| Camera: Take Picture | LMB |
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39 shortcuts
Multiplayer 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| C-4 / Mine (MP) | D-Pad ← |
| Tag Enemy (MP) | ViewShareView |
| Team Support (MP) | D-Pad → |
| Revive Teammate (Hold, MP) | X■X |
| Battle Cry (MP) | LSL3L3RSR3R3 |
| Cling to Life (MP) | A✕A |
| Tag Wheel (Hold, Co-op) | ViewShareView |
| Repair Tool (Co-op) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Booster Shot (Co-op) | D-Pad → |
Vehicles 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | X■X |
| Accelerate | RTR2R2 |
| Brake / Reverse | LTL2L2 |
| Steer | L-Stick |
| Hand Brake | B●B |
| Switch Seat | A✕A |
| Radio | D-Pad ↑ |
| Next Song | D-Pad → |
Combat 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Shoot | RTR2R2 |
| Aim | LTL2L2 |
| Reload | X■X |
| Melee / Takedown | RSR3R3 |
| Heal (Hold) | Y▲Y |
| Throw Grenade / Molotov | RBR1R1 |
| Throw Rock (Distraction) | D-Pad → |
Movement 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Look | R-Stick |
| Sprint / Hold Breath | LSL3L3 |
| Jump | A✕A |
| Crouch | B●B |
| Slide (While Running) | B●B |
Weapons & Items 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Switch / Previous Weapon | Y▲Y |
| Use Crafted Item A | D-Pad ← |
| Use Crafted Item B | D-Pad ↓ |
World 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | X■X |
| Open Map | ViewShareView |
| Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
Camera 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Camera | D-Pad ↑ |
| Camera: Zoom In / Tag Enemy | RTR2R2 |
| Camera: Take Picture | RBR1R1 |
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Far Cry 3 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Far Cry 3?
- Far Cry 3, a shooter game, uses 43 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 Far Cry 3 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Far Cry 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Far Cry 3 support a controller?
- Yes — Far Cry 3 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Far Cry 3 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Far Cry 3 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Far Cry 3 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Far Cry 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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