What are the default controls for Nioh?

Nioh, a rpg game, uses 31 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Nioh controls?

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

Does Nioh support a controller?

Yes — Nioh has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Nioh controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Nioh also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Nioh resource?

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

Windows · 31 default keybinds

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Nioh Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Nioh hangs its combat on one modifier: hold Space and a click picks the high, mid or low stance, hold it with the wheel and you swap weapons. Koei Tecmo's manual prints three columns — Steam Controller, keyboard only, keyboard and mouse — and the rows below are the keyboard-and-mouse default with the pad layout beside it.

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All Nioh controls

31 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Nioh's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Dash (hold)

↑

←

↓

→

+ 2 more controls in the table below

31 shortcuts

Combat 7

Action	Shortcut
Quick Attack	`LMB`
Strong Attack	`RMB`
Guard	`Shift`
Ki Pulse / Purify Yokai Realm	`Space`
Lock-On	`F`
Living Weapon / Guardian Spirit Skill	`T`
Switch Lock-on Target	`H`

Stances 7

Action	Shortcut
High Stance	`SpaceRMB`
Mid Stance	`SpaceLMB`
Low Stance	`SpaceMMB`
Swap Melee Weapon	`SpaceWheel ↓`
Sheathe / Draw Your Sword	`SpaceQ`
Swap Ranged Weapons	`SpaceWheel ↑`
Switch Guardian Spirits	`SpaceAlt`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Sprint	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Dodge	`K`
Interact	`E`
Dash (hold)	`MMB`
Move Camera	`Mouse`
Walk	`Ctrl`

Items & Menus 6

Action	Shortcut
Item Shortcut	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`
Switch Item Shortcut	`R`
Status Menu	`Esc`
Confirm	`LMB`
Back	`RMB`
Gesture Menu	`G`

Ranged 5

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Aim Mode	`Alt`
Shoot (ranged weapon)	`AltLMB`
Switch Ammo	`AltRMB`
Move Reticle	`AltMouse`
Zoom In / Out	`AltF`

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Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Quick Attack	`■X`
Strong Attack	`▲Y`
Guard	`L1L1`
Ki Pulse / Purify Yokai Realm	`R1R1`
Lock-On	`R3R3`
Living Weapon / Guardian Spirit Skill	`▲Y●B`
Switch Lock-on Target	`R-Stick`

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
High Stance	`R1R1▲Y`
Mid Stance	`R1R1■X`
Low Stance	`R1R1✕A`
Swap Melee Weapon	`R1R1D-Pad ←`
Sheathe / Draw Your Sword	`R1R1●B`
Swap Ranged Weapons	`R1R1D-Pad ↑`
Switch Guardian Spirits	`R1R1L2L2`

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Sprint	`L-Stick`
Dodge	`✕A`
Interact	`●B`
Dash (hold)	`✕A`
Move Camera	`R-Stick`

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Item Shortcut	`D-Pad ↑`
Switch Item Shortcut	`R2R2`
Status Menu	`ShareView`
Confirm	`●B`
Back	`✕A`
Gesture Menu	`OptionsMenu`

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Toggle Aim Mode	`L2L2`
Shoot (ranged weapon)	`L2L2R2R2`
Switch Ammo	`L2L2▲Y`
Move Reticle	`L2L2R-Stick`
Zoom In / Out	`L2L2R3R3`

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Nioh controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Nioh?: Nioh, a rpg game, uses 31 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Nioh controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Nioh's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Nioh support a controller?: Yes — Nioh has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Nioh controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Nioh also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Nioh resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nioh or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Combat 7

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Movement 6

Items & Menus 6

Ranged 5

Combat 7

Stances 7

Movement 5

Items & Menus 6

Ranged 5

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