What are the default controls for Hitman: Absolution?

Hitman: Absolution, a action game, uses 33 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 Hitman: Absolution controls?

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

Does Hitman: Absolution support a controller?

Yes — Hitman: Absolution has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Hitman: Absolution controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Hitman: Absolution resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hitman: Absolution or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 33 default keybinds

✓ Steam Deck ready

Hitman: Absolution Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Hitman: Absolution is IO Interactive's 2012 stealth-action entry, a more linear, story-driven chapter in which Agent 47 goes rogue from the ICA. This reference lists its default PC keyboard and mouse controls alongside the controller layout, covering cover, close combat, Instinct and Point Shooting, bodies and disguises.

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All Hitman: Absolution controls

33 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hitman: Absolution's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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+ 1 more control in the table below

33 shortcuts

Weapons 7

Action	Shortcut
Aim (hold)	`RMB`
Shoot / throw	`LMB`
Select weapon	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`
Reload	`R`
Holster weapon	`Caps Lock`
Steady aim (hold while aiming)	`Shift`
Zoom scope	`Wheel`

Close Combat 6

Action	Shortcut
Silent close-combat kill (from behind)	`Q`
Subdue target (weapon holstered)	`Q`
Take human shield	`X`
Fake surrender (hold at gunpoint)	`X`
Kill subdued target (at prompt)	`W`
Knock out hostage	`Q`

Items & Disguises 6

Action	Shortcut
Interact	`E`
Take disguise	`T`
Pick up item	`F`
Pick up / drag body	`B`
Dump body in hiding place	`E`
Drop item	`G`

Movement 5

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Sneak / crouch	`C`
Run (hold)	`Shift`
Look / camera	`Mouse`
Switch shoulder	`V`

Cover 4

Action	Shortcut
Take cover	`Space`
Leave cover	`Space`
Vault over cover	`W`then`E`
Move cover to cover	`E`

Instinct 4

Action	Shortcut
Instinct mode (hold)	`Ctrl`
Point Shooting (in Instinct)	`CtrlQ`
Tag target (while Point Shooting)	`LMB`
Execute Point Shooting	`Q`

Menus 1

Action	Shortcut
Notebook	`F1`

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Action	Steam Deck
Aim (hold)	`L2`
Shoot / throw	`R2`
Select weapon	`D-Pad ↑`then`D-Pad ←`then`D-Pad →`
Reload	`R1`
Holster weapon	`D-Pad ↓`
Zoom scope	`D-Pad ↑`

Action	Steam Deck
Silent close-combat kill (from behind)	`X`
Subdue target (weapon holstered)	`X`
Take human shield	`A`
Fake surrender (hold at gunpoint)	`A`
Kill subdued target (at prompt)	`Y`
Knock out hostage	`X`

Action	Steam Deck
Interact	`Y`
Take disguise	`A`
Pick up item	`Y`
Pick up / drag body	`B`
Dump body in hiding place	`Y`
Drop item	`R2`

Action	Steam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Sneak / crouch	`R3`
Run (hold)	`L1`
Look / camera	`R-Stick`
Switch shoulder	`L3`

Action	Steam Deck
Take cover	`B`
Leave cover	`B`
Vault over cover	`L-Stick`then`A`
Move cover to cover	`A`

Action	Steam Deck
Instinct mode (hold)	`R1`
Point Shooting (in Instinct)	`R1X`
Tag target (while Point Shooting)	`R2`
Execute Point Shooting	`X`

Action	Steam Deck
Notebook	`View`

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Hitman: Absolution controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Hitman: Absolution?: Hitman: Absolution, a action game, uses 33 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 Hitman: Absolution controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hitman: Absolution's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Hitman: Absolution support a controller?: Yes — Hitman: Absolution has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Hitman: Absolution controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Hitman: Absolution resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hitman: Absolution or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All Hitman: Absolution controls

Weapons 7

Close Combat 6

Items & Disguises 6

Movement 5

Cover 4

Instinct 4

Menus 1

Weapons 6

Close Combat 6

Items & Disguises 6

Movement 5

Cover 4

Instinct 4

Menus 1

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