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Default PC (Steam) keyboard and mouse controls for Team Ninja's Souls-like Nioh 2: The Complete Edition, using the default 'keyboard & mouse' control type. Covers movement, stance-based melee combat, Ki Pulse, ranged and Yokai abilities, and menus.
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All Nioh 2 controls
26 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Nioh 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
Yokai & Items 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Burst Counter | RSpace |
| Aim Ranged Weapon | Alt |
| Fire Ranged Weapon | LMB |
| Yokai Ability | RRMB |
| Yokai Shift | T |
| Item Shortcut 1 | 1 |
| Item Shortcut 2 | 2 |
| Item Shortcut 3 | 3 |
| Item Shortcut 4 | 4 |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Attack | LMB |
| Strong Attack / Grapple | RMB |
| Guard | Tab |
| Switch Melee Weapon | Space1 |
| Switch Ranged Weapon | Space4 |
| Sheathe / Draw Weapon | SpaceE |
Movement 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Evade / Dash | Space |
| Camera | Mouse |
| Lock-On | F |
Ki & Stances 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ki Pulse | Shift |
| Change Stance (cycle) | ShiftLMB |
| High Stance | ShiftSCROLL |
| Low Stance | ShiftSCROLL |
Misc 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Search / Interact | E |
| Status Menu | Esc |
| Gesture Menu | G |
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Yokai & Items 9
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Burst Counter | RTR2R2ZRB●BA |
| Aim Ranged Weapon | LTL2L2ZL |
| Fire Ranged Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Yokai Ability | RTR2R2ZRY▲YX |
| Yokai Shift | B●BAY▲YX |
| Item Shortcut 1 | D-Pad ↑ |
| Item Shortcut 2 | D-Pad ← |
| Item Shortcut 3 | D-Pad → |
| Item Shortcut 4 | D-Pad ↓ |
Combat 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Quick Attack | X■XY |
| Strong Attack / Grapple | Y▲YX |
| Guard | LBL1L1L |
| Switch Melee Weapon | RBR1R1RD-Pad ↓ |
| Switch Ranged Weapon | RBR1R1RD-Pad ↑ |
| Sheathe / Draw Weapon | RBR1R1RB●BA |
Movement 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Evade / Dash | A✕AB |
| Camera | R-Stick |
| Lock-On | RSR3R3RS |
Ki & Stances 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Ki Pulse | RBR1R1R |
| High Stance | RBR1R1RY▲YX |
| Low Stance | RBR1R1RA✕AB |
Misc 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Search / Interact | B●BA |
| Status Menu | ViewShareView− |
| Gesture Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Nioh 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Nioh 2?
- Nioh 2, a rpg game, uses 26 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 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Nioh 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Nioh 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Nioh 2 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 Nioh 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Nioh 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nioh 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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