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Hades Keyboard & Controller Controls
Action games →Default keyboard and mouse controls for Hades, Supergiant Games' acclaimed roguelike dungeon crawler on PC. Use this reference to learn the default bindings for attack, special, cast, dash, and Call as you escape the Underworld as Zagreus.
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All Hades controls
18 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hades's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| Dash | Space |
| Special | Q |
| Cast | RMB |
| Call | F |
| Reload | R |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Move Up | W |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
Menus/UI 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
| Open Codex | C |
| Boon Info | B |
| Screenshot | F11 |
| Report Bug | F10 |
Items/Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Gift | G |
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Combat 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Attack | X■XY |
| Dash | A✕AB |
| Special | Y▲YX |
| Cast | B●BA |
| Call | RTR2R2ZR |
| Reload | RSR3R3RS |
Movement 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Move Up | L-Stick |
| Move Down | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
Menus/UI 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Open Codex | LBL1L1L |
| Boon Info | ViewShareView− |
Items/Interaction 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact | RBR1R1R |
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Hades controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Hades?
- Hades, a action game, uses 18 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Hades controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hades's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Hades support a controller?
- Yes — Hades 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 Hades controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Hades resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hades or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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