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Nioh 3 Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Nioh 3 is Team Ninja's action-RPG blending Samurai and Ninja combat styles across feudal Japan and the Yokai realm. These default (Type A / QWERTY) bindings cover its stance-based swordplay, Ki Pulse timing, Ninjutsu and Onmyo magic shortcuts, Guardian Spirit skills, and menus for keyboard, mouse, and controller.

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MOVEMENT07MoveWASDDodgeSpaceCamera / LookMOUSELock-onMMBJumpCtrlDash (while running)QCrouchCINTERACTION01Search / InteractERANGED & WEAPONS03Aim Ranged WeaponAltShoot (while aiming)LMBSwitch Melee WeaponTabINTERFACE & CAMERA03Open Main MenuEscOpen MapMGesture MenuGCOMBAT & KI08Quick AttackLMBStrong Attack / GrappleRMBKi Pulse (Restore Stance)ShiftGuard / BlockFStyle Shift (Samurai / Ninja)RGuardian Spirit SkillFLMBLiving Artifact (full gauge)TSheathe / Unsheathe WeaponShiftRMBSTANCES03High StanceShiftMWHEELUPMid StanceShiftLMBLow StanceShiftMWHEELDOWNITEMS & MAGIC06Item Shortcut 11Item Shortcut 22Item Shortcut 33Item Shortcut 44Switch Shortcut Set (Prev)ZSwitch Shortcut Set (Next)XGAME CONTROLSACTIONNIOH 3KEYBOARD CONTROLS · WINDOWS · 31 BINDSshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH NIOH 3 · WINDOWS

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All Nioh 3 controls

Layout

31 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Nioh 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
MMB · Lock-on

+ 2 more controls in the table below

Combat & Ki 8

Action Shortcut
Quick Attack LMB
Strong Attack / Grapple RMB
Ki Pulse (Restore Stance) Shift
Guard / Block F
Style Shift (Samurai / Ninja) R
Guardian Spirit Skill FLMB
Living Artifact (full gauge) T
Sheathe / Unsheathe Weapon ShiftRMB

Movement 7

Action Shortcut
Move WASD
Dodge Space
Camera / Look Mouse
Lock-on MMB
Jump Ctrl
Dash (while running) Q
Crouch C

Items & Magic 6

Action Shortcut
Item Shortcut 1 1
Item Shortcut 2 2
Item Shortcut 3 3
Item Shortcut 4 4
Switch Shortcut Set (Prev) Z
Switch Shortcut Set (Next) X

Stances 3

Action Shortcut
High Stance ShiftWheel ↑
Mid Stance ShiftLMB
Low Stance ShiftWheel ↓

Ranged & Weapons 3

Action Shortcut
Aim Ranged Weapon Alt
Shoot (while aiming) LMB
Switch Melee Weapon Tab

Interface & Camera 3

Action Shortcut
Open Main Menu Esc
Open Map M
Gesture Menu G

Interaction 1

Action Shortcut
Search / Interact E

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Nioh 3 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Nioh 3?
Nioh 3, a action game, uses 31 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Nioh 3 controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Nioh 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Nioh 3 support a controller?
Yes — Nioh 3 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 3 controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Nioh 3 resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nioh 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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