Onimusha: Way of the Sword Keyboard & Controller Controls
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Capcom's 2026 return to the Onimusha series, casting Miyamoto Musashi against Genma demons in Malice-stricken Kyoto. Its Defensive Layout splits one- and two-handed sword attacks, parries and the Oni Gauntlet's soul-absorbing abilities across separate hands on both keyboard/mouse and controller.
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All Onimusha: Way of the Sword controls
40 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Onimusha: Way of the Sword's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
40 shortcuts
Combat 14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| One-Handed Attack | LMB |
| Evade / Reflex Dodge | Space |
| Two-Handed Attack | R |
| Block / Parry (Hold) | RMB |
| Lock On | MMB |
| Activate Oni Armament | G |
| Absorb Souls (Hold) | C |
| Oni Bow (Hold, Left Ctrl) | Ctrl |
| Deflect (Hold, just before hit) | RMBF |
| Examine / Interact | F |
| Batter (stance-broken enemy) | M4 |
| Cycle Lock-On Target Left | Wheel ↑ |
| Cycle Lock-On Target Right | Wheel ↓ |
| Select Oni Armament (Hold) | Alt |
Menus 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Main Menu | H |
| Open System Menu | Esc |
| Confirm | F |
| Skip Cutscene | Tab |
| Cancel | RMB |
| Change Tab Left | Q |
| Change Tab Right | E |
| Sort By | X |
| Replenish All Items | Shift |
| Change Category Left | Z |
| Change Category Right | C |
Items 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | Z |
| Use Hozuki Pouch | E |
| Use Item | Q |
| Open Items Screen | I |
| Open Equipment Screen | K |
| Open Photo Mode (Right Ctrl) | Ctrl |
| Open Progress Screen | J |
| Open Status Screen | P |
| Open Settings Screen | O |
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Sprint (Hold) | Shift |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Walk (Toggle) | B |
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25 shortcuts
Combat 13
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| One-Handed Attack | X■XY |
| Evade / Reflex Dodge | B●BA |
| Two-Handed Attack | Y▲YX |
| Block / Parry (Hold) | LBL1L1L |
| Lock On | RSR3R3RS |
| Activate Oni Armament | RBR1R1R |
| Absorb Souls (Hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Oni Bow (Hold, Left Ctrl) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Deflect (Hold, just before hit) | LBL1L1LA✕AB |
| Examine / Interact | A✕AB |
| Batter (stance-broken enemy) | Y▲YXB●BA |
| Cycle Lock-On Target Left | R-Stick |
| Cycle Lock-On Target Right | R-Stick |
Menus 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Main Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Open System Menu | ViewShareView− |
| Confirm | A✕AB |
| Change Tab Left | LBL1L1L |
| Change Tab Right | RBR1R1R |
| Sort By | ViewShareView− |
| Change Category Left | LTL2L2ZL |
| Change Category Right | RTR2R2ZR |
Movement 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Back | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Onimusha: Way of the Sword?
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a action game, uses 40 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Onimusha: Way of the Sword controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Onimusha: Way of the Sword's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Onimusha: Way of the Sword support a controller?
- Yes — Onimusha: Way of the Sword has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Onimusha: Way of the Sword controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Onimusha: Way of the Sword also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Onimusha: Way of the Sword resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Onimusha: Way of the Sword or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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