Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default keyboard, mouse and gamepad controls for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition, Guerrilla's 2020 PC release of the 2017 PS4 game (not the 2024 Remastered). Taken from the game's own Control Mapping screens: movement, bow and melee combat, tools and traps, Focus mode and the menu hotkeys.
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All Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition controls
42 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
42 shortcuts
Menus 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory | I |
| Map | M |
| Crafting | O |
| Quests | J |
| Skills | K |
| Notebook | N |
| Page Left | Q |
| Page Right | E |
| Take All | E |
| Menu Function 1 (Unequip / Drop) | R |
| Menu Function 2 (Highlight Track) | G |
| Menu Function 3 (Take / Select / Equip) | F |
Exploration 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Quick Save | E |
| Toggle Focus Mode | V |
| Tag Target (Focus Mode) | LMB |
| Show HUD and Objectives (hold) | H |
| Toggle Focus Mode (alternate) | MMB |
| Manual Save (when available) | G |
| Turn Holo Lock Left | Q |
| Turn Holo Lock Right | E |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump / Accelerate Mount | Space |
| Dodge Roll / Slow Mount | Ctrl |
| Slide / Toggle Crouch | C |
| Toggle Walk/Run | Caps Lock |
| Move (alternate) | UPthenDOWNthenLEFTthenRIGHT |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim Weapon (hold) | RMB |
| Fire Weapon (while aiming) | LMB |
| Light Melee | LMB |
| Concentration (while aiming) | Shift |
| Heavy Melee | Shift |
| Reload (while aiming) | R |
Weapons 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Weapon Wheel (hold) | Tab |
| Fast Equip Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Fast Equip Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Fast Equip Weapon Slot 3 | 3 |
| Fast Equip Weapon Slot 4 | 4 |
Tools 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Medicine Pouch | Q |
| Use Selected Tool/Trap | F |
| Cycle Tools Left | Z |
| Cycle Tools Right | X |
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Exploration 4
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Quick Save | ▲Y |
| Toggle Focus Mode | R3R3 |
| Show HUD and Objectives (hold) | ShareView |
| Manual Save (when available) | ■X |
Movement 5
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint | L3L3 |
| Jump / Accelerate Mount | ✕A |
| Dodge Roll / Slow Mount | ●B |
| Slide / Toggle Crouch | ■X |
Combat 5
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Aim Weapon (hold) | L2L2 |
| Fire Weapon (while aiming) | R2R2 |
| Light Melee | R1R1 |
| Heavy Melee | R2R2 |
| Reload (while aiming) | R1R1 |
Weapons 1
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Weapon Wheel (hold) | L1L1 |
Tools 4
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Medicine Pouch | D-Pad ↑ |
| Use Selected Tool/Trap | D-Pad ↓ |
| Cycle Tools Left | D-Pad ← |
| Cycle Tools Right | D-Pad → |
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Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition?
- Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition, a action game, uses 42 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 Zero Dawn Complete Edition controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition support a controller?
- Yes — Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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