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Payday 3 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Shooter games →A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Payday 3, Starbreeze's co-op heisting FPS. Covers movement, gunplay, equipment, and crew interaction so you can pull off the perfect stealth or loud heist.
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All Payday 3 controls
21 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Payday 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Weapons & Equipment 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Equip Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Equip Secondary Weapon | 2 |
| Throw Grenade / Throwable | G |
| Deploy Equipment | X |
| Use Gadget / Ability | E |
| OVERKILL Weapon | Z |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump / Vault / Mantle | Space |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Slide | ShiftCtrl |
Combat 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Down Sights | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee | V |
Heist & Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | F |
| Throw / Pick Up Bag, Shove Shield | Q |
Comms 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shout / Mark Target | MMB |
| Text Chat | Enter |
Misc 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mission Info / Score | Tab |
| Open Menu / Pause | Esc |
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Weapons & Equipment 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Throw Grenade / Throwable | LBL1L1L |
Movement 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
| Jump / Vault / Mantle | A✕AB |
| Crouch | B●BA |
Combat 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Aim Down Sights | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload | X■XY |
Misc 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Menu / Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Payday 3 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Payday 3?
- Payday 3, a shooter game, uses 21 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Payday 3 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Payday 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Payday 3 support a controller?
- Yes — Payday 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 Payday 3 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Payday 3 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Payday 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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