What are the default controls for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance?

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, a action game, uses 24 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 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance controls?

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

Does Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance support a controller?

Yes — Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance controls cover?

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

Is this an official Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance resource?

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

Windows · 24 default keybinds

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is PlatinumGames' character-action spin-off starring Raiden, where parrying and Blade Mode's free-angle cuts replace stealth as the core loop. On PC the defaults put attacks on the mouse buttons, Blade Mode on Ctrl and Ninja Run on Shift, with number keys opening AR Mode, the weapon screen and the Codec.

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All Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance controls

24 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance'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

MMB · Defensive Offense (evade)

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Jump	`Space`
Ninja Run (hold)	`Shift`
Walk (hold)	`Alt`

Combat 6

Action	Shortcut
Light Attack	`LMB`
Strong Attack	`RMB`
Zandatsu / Ninja Kill / Check	`F`
Switch Lock-on	`E`
Defensive Offense (evade)	`MMB`
Execution	`X`

Sub-weapons & Items 4

Action	Shortcut
Use Sub-weapon (ready)	`C`
Fire Sub-weapon	`LMB`
Use Item	`Q`
Weapon Select Screen	`2`

Interface 3

Action	Shortcut
Pause	`Esc`
AR Mode	`1`
Codec Screen	`3`

Blade Mode 2

Action	Shortcut
Blade Mode (hold)	`Ctrl`
Ripper Mode (on/off)	`R`

Camera 2

Action	Shortcut
Camera	`Mouse`
Camera Reset	`Bksp`

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Action	Steam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Move Backward	`L-Stick`
Move Left	`L-Stick`
Move Right	`L-Stick`
Jump	`A`
Ninja Run (hold)	`R2`

Action	Steam Deck
Light Attack	`X`
Strong Attack	`Y`
Zandatsu / Ninja Kill / Check	`B`
Switch Lock-on	`R1`
Defensive Offense (evade)	`XA`
Execution	`YB`

Action	Steam Deck
Use Sub-weapon (ready)	`L1`
Fire Sub-weapon	`L1R2`

Action	Steam Deck
Pause	`Menu`
AR Mode	`D-Pad ↑`
Codec Screen	`View`

Action	Steam Deck
Blade Mode (hold)	`L2`
Ripper Mode (on/off)	`L3R3`

Action	Steam Deck
Camera	`R-Stick`
Camera Reset	`R3`

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance?: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, a action game, uses 24 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 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance support a controller?: Yes — Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Movement 7

Combat 6

Sub-weapons & Items 4

Interface 3

Blade Mode 2

Camera 2

Movement 6

Combat 6

Sub-weapons & Items 2

Interface 3

Blade Mode 2

Camera 2

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Movement 7

Combat 6

Sub-weapons & Items 4

Interface 3

Blade Mode 2

Camera 2

Movement 6

Combat 6

Sub-weapons & Items 2

Interface 3

Blade Mode 2

Camera 2

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