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Hell is Us Keyboard & Controller Controls
Action games →Hell is Us is a third-person action-adventure built around deliberate melee combat, a versatile combat drone, and guidance-free exploration. These are the default keyboard/mouse keys and Xbox controller layout for movement, combat, drone tools, items, and the various menus.
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All Hell is Us controls
34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hell is Us's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Combat 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Sidestep / Dodge | Space |
| Quick Attack | LMB |
| Charge Attack (Hold) | UPLMB |
| Guard | Alt |
| Lock On | MMB |
| Charge Attack Modifier | UP |
| Switch Weapon | R |
| Sheathe / Draw Weapon | T |
Interface 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Datapad | Tab |
| Inventory | I |
| Investigation | Z |
| Loadout | L |
| Exploration Map | C |
| Show / Hide HUD | F1 |
| Research | B |
| Drone Menu | M |
Drone 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Drone Modifier | RMB |
| Drone Module 1 | RMB1 |
| Drone Module 2 | RMB2 |
| Drone Module 3 | RMB3 |
| Drone Module 4 | RMB4 |
| Dock Drone | RMBT |
| Drone Light On/Off | RMBH |
Abilities 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Healing Pulse | X |
| Glyph Ability 1 | 1 |
| Glyph Ability 2 | 2 |
| Glyph Ability 3 | 3 |
| Relic Ability | 4 |
| Lymbic Modifier | Mouse |
Items 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item | Q |
| Previous Item | F |
| Next Item | G |
Movement 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Camera / Look | Mouse |
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Combat 8
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Sidestep / Dodge | B●BA |
| Quick Attack | X■XY |
| Charge Attack (Hold) | Y▲YX |
| Guard | LBL1L1L |
| Lock On | RSR3R3RS |
| Charge Attack Modifier | Y▲YX |
| Switch Weapon | LTL2L2ZLD-Pad ↑ |
| Sheathe / Draw Weapon | LTL2L2ZLD-Pad ↓ |
Interface 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Datapad | ViewShareView− |
| Show / Hide HUD | D-Pad ↑ |
Drone 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Drone Modifier | RTR2R2ZR |
| Drone Module 1 | RTR2R2ZRY▲YX |
| Drone Module 2 | RTR2R2ZRX■XY |
| Drone Module 3 | RTR2R2ZRA✕AB |
| Drone Module 4 | RTR2R2ZRB●BA |
| Dock Drone | RTR2R2ZRD-Pad ↓ |
| Drone Light On/Off | RTR2R2ZRD-Pad ↑ |
Abilities 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Healing Pulse | RBR1R1R |
| Glyph Ability 1 | LTL2L2ZLY▲YX |
| Glyph Ability 2 | LTL2L2ZLX■XY |
| Glyph Ability 3 | LTL2L2ZLA✕AB |
| Relic Ability | LTL2L2ZLB●BA |
| Lymbic Modifier | LTL2L2ZL |
Items 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Use Item | D-Pad ↓ |
| Previous Item | D-Pad ← |
| Next Item | D-Pad → |
Movement 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Camera / Look | R-Stick |
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Hell is Us controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Hell is Us?
- Hell is Us, a action game, uses 34 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 Hell is Us controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hell is Us's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Hell is Us support a controller?
- Yes — Hell is Us 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 Hell is Us controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Hell is Us resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hell is Us or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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