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Horizon Forbidden West Keyboard & Controller Controls
Action games →Default keyboard, mouse and gamepad controls for Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC. Covers movement, ranged combat, weapons, tools, Focus mode and menus so you can hunt machines as Aloy right away.
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All Horizon Forbidden West controls
33 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Horizon Forbidden West's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
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Menus 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Menu | Enter |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Inventory | I |
| Map | M |
| Skills | K |
| Quests | J |
| Crafting | O |
| Notebook | N |
| Manual Save | G |
Combat 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim Weapon (hold) | RMB |
| Fire Weapon (while aiming) | LMB |
| Light Melee Attack | LMB |
| Heal / Use Medicine Pouch | Q |
| Heavy Melee Attack | ShiftLMB |
| Concentration / Slow Time (while aiming) | Shift |
| Reload / Draw Ammo | R |
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint (toggle/hold) | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Dodge Roll | Ctrl |
| Slide / Crouch | C |
| Toggle Walk/Run | CAPSLOCK |
Weapons 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Weapon Wheel (hold) | Tab |
| Fast Equip Weapon Slot 1-4 | 1 |
| Use Selected Tool / Trap | F |
| Cycle Tools Left | Z |
| Cycle Tools Right | X |
Exploration 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up | E |
| Toggle Focus Mode | V |
| Tag Target (in Focus) | LMB |
| Mount / Dismount | E |
Camera 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Camera / Look Around | Mouse |
| Show HUD & Objectives (hold) | H |
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Menus 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Menu | —TouchpadTrackpad— |
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Combat 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Aim Weapon (hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Fire Weapon (while aiming) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Light Melee Attack | X■XY |
| Heal / Use Medicine Pouch | D-Pad ↑ |
| Heavy Melee Attack | RBR1R1R |
| Concentration / Slow Time (while aiming) | RSR3R3RS |
Movement 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint (toggle/hold) | LBL1L1L |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Dodge Roll | B●BA |
Weapons 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Weapon Wheel (hold) | LBL1L1L |
Exploration 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up | A✕AB |
| Tag Target (in Focus) | Y▲YX |
| Mount / Dismount | A✕AB |
Camera 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Camera / Look Around | R-Stick |
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Horizon Forbidden West controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Horizon Forbidden West?
- Horizon Forbidden West, a action game, uses 33 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 Horizon Forbidden West controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Horizon Forbidden West's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Horizon Forbidden West support a controller?
- Yes — Horizon Forbidden West 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 Horizon Forbidden West controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Horizon Forbidden West resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Horizon Forbidden West or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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