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Pentiment Keyboard & Controller Controls
Other games →Pentiment is Obsidian Entertainment's 2022 narrative adventure set in 16th-century Bavaria, presented as an illuminated manuscript. Its simple control scheme — movement, interact, and a menu button — keeps the focus on dialogue choices, reading, and uncovering the abbey's mysteries.
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All Pentiment controls
16 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Pentiment's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Dialogue 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Advance Dialogue / Skip Typewriter | LMB |
| Dialogue Choice Up | W |
| Dialogue Choice Down | S |
| Confirm Dialogue Choice | E |
| Open Glossary Word / Footnote | Tab |
Journal & Map 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Journal / Menu | C |
| Next Menu Tab | E |
| Previous Menu Tab | Q |
| Map Scroll Up | W |
| Map Scroll Down | S |
Movement 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Left / Right | AthenD |
| Move (all directions) | WthenAthenSthenD |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Confirm | E |
| Move / Point to destination (mouse) | LMB |
System 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / System Menu | Esc |
| Close Menu / Back | Esc |
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Dialogue 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Advance Dialogue / Skip Typewriter | A✕AB |
| Dialogue Choice Up | D-Pad ↑ |
| Dialogue Choice Down | D-Pad ↓ |
| Confirm Dialogue Choice | A✕AB |
Journal & Map 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Journal / Menu | X■XY |
| Next Menu Tab | RBR1R1R |
| Previous Menu Tab | LBL1L1L |
| Map Scroll Up | D-Pad ↑ |
| Map Scroll Down | D-Pad ↓ |
Movement 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Left / Right | L-Stick |
| Move (all directions) | L-Stick |
Interaction 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Confirm | A✕AB |
System 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / System Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Close Menu / Back | B●BA |
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Pentiment controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Pentiment?
- Pentiment, a other game, uses 16 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 Pentiment controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Pentiment's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Pentiment support a controller?
- Yes — Pentiment 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 Pentiment controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Pentiment resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pentiment or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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