What are the default controls for Far Cry 4?

Far Cry 4, a shooter game, uses 25 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 Far Cry 4 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Far Cry 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Far Cry 4 support a controller?

Yes — Far Cry 4 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 4 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Far Cry 4 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 4 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Far Cry 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Far Cry 4 Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Far Cry 4 is Ubisoft Montreal's 2014 open-world shooter set in the Himalayan state of Kyrat under the rule of Pagan Min. These are the default PC keyboard and mouse bindings as the game's own Customize Controls screen lists them, paired with the in-game controller diagram, covering on-foot combat, the weapon and syringe wheels, vehicles and the Buzzer.

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All Far Cry 4 controls

25 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Far Cry 4's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout

⌫ Back

Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Throw

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←

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25 shortcuts

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Jump / Vault	`Space`
Walk Forward	`W`
Sprint	`Shift`
Crouch / Slide	`C`
Walk Back	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`

Combat 7

Action	Shortcut
Shoot	`LMB`
Aim	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Melee / Takedown / Move Body	`F`
Throw	`MMB`
Throw Rock	`T`
Cycle Throwable / Zoom	`Wheel`

Weapons & Items 5

Action	Shortcut
Weapon Wheel (hold)	`Q`
Heal	`Ctrl`
Syringe Wheel (hold)	`Tab`
Primary Weapon	`1`
Secondary Weapon	`2`

Vehicles 3

Action	Shortcut
Brake / Reverse	`S`
Handbrake	`Space`
Change Seat	`C`

Buzzer 2

Action	Shortcut
Ascend	`Space`
Descend	`C`

Interaction 1

Action	Shortcut
Interact	`E`

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Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Jump / Vault	`A✕A`
Walk Forward	`L-Stick`
Sprint	`LSL3L3`
Crouch / Slide	`B●B`
Walk Back	`L-Stick`
Strafe Left	`L-Stick`
Strafe Right	`L-Stick`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Shoot	`RTR2R2`
Aim	`LTL2L2`
Reload	`X■X`
Melee / Takedown / Move Body	`RSR3R3`
Throw	`RBR1R1`
Throw Rock	`D-Pad →`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Weapon Wheel (hold)	`LBL1L1`
Heal	`Y▲Y`
Syringe Wheel (hold)	`LBL1L1`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Interact	`X■X`

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Far Cry 4 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Far Cry 4?: Far Cry 4, a shooter game, uses 25 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 Far Cry 4 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Far Cry 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Far Cry 4 support a controller?: Yes — Far Cry 4 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 4 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Far Cry 4 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 4 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Far Cry 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Movement 7

Combat 7

Weapons & Items 5

Vehicles 3

Buzzer 2

Interaction 1

Movement 7

Combat 6

Weapons & Items 3

Interaction 1

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Movement 7

Combat 7

Weapons & Items 5

Vehicles 3

Buzzer 2

Interaction 1

Movement 7

Combat 6

Weapons & Items 3

Interaction 1

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