What are the default controls for Hitman: Contracts?

Hitman: Contracts, a action game, uses 30 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Hitman: Contracts controls?

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

Which platforms do these Hitman: Contracts controls cover?

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

Is this an official Hitman: Contracts resource?

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

Windows · 30 default keybinds

Hitman: Contracts Keyboard Controls

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Contracts sits between Silent Assassin and Blood Money, and its keyboard layout does too: lean stays on Z and C, but Space now toggles the crouch-sneak that Ctrl holds, and the lockpick moves down to 7. Holding E opens the action list, and the mouse wheel picks from it. Eidos' UK PC manual, still served on the Steam store, is the source.

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All Hitman: Contracts keyboard controls

30 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hitman: Contracts's control settings.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

30 shortcuts

Weapons 14

Action	Shortcut
Fire / Zoom Map In	`LMB`
Inventory / Exit Sniper Scope / Zoom Map Out	`RMB`
Holster / Unholster	`Q`
Reload	`R`
Equip Close Combat Weapon	`1`
Equip Pistol	`2`
Equip Lockpick	`7`
Drop	`G`
Equip Submachine Gun	`3`
Equip Rifle	`4`
Zoom In	`Wheel ↑`
Zoom Out	`Wheel ↓`
Equip Binoculars	`5`
Equip Night Vision Goggles	`6`

Movement 10

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Run (hold)	`Shift`
Crouch / Sneak (hold)	`Ctrl`
Toggle Crouch / Sneak	`Space`
Lean Left	`Z`
Lean Right	`C`
Toggle Run	`Caps Lock`

Actions & Interface 6

Action	Shortcut
Action / Use (hold to open the action list)	`E`
Map	`M`
Mission Briefing	`B`
Toggle 1st / 3rd Person Camera	`F1`
Pause and Options Menu	`Esc`
Take Screenshot	`F12`

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Hitman: Contracts controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Hitman: Contracts?: Hitman: Contracts, a action game, uses 30 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Hitman: Contracts controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hitman: Contracts's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Hitman: Contracts controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Hitman: Contracts resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hitman: Contracts or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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