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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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Layout

31 shortcuts

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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+ 2 more controls in the table below

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

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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 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. Nioh 3 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 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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