Windows · 33 default keybinds
Red Dead Redemption 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, gunplay, horse handling, the weapon wheel, Dead Eye, and the in-game menus so you can ride across the frontier with confidence.
All Red Dead Redemption 2 controls
33 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Red Dead Redemption 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Combat 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Attack | LMB |
| Aim Weapon | RMB |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Dead Eye | MMB |
| Open Weapon Wheel | Tab |
| Melee Attack | F |
| Take Cover | Q |
| Melee Block | R |
| Eagle Eye | MMB |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
Interface 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | M |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Open Satchel / Bag | B |
| Switch / Cycle Camera View | V |
| Cinematic Camera (hold) | V |
| Photo Mode | F6 |
| Open Journal | J |
| Look Behind | C |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Run / Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch / Stealth | Ctrl |
Horse 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mount / Dismount Horse / Enter Vehicle | E |
| Whistle for Horse | H |
| Horse Sprint / Spur (hold) | Shift |
| Horse Jump | Space |
| Brush Horse | B |
| Feed Horse | R |
Interaction 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up / Carry | E |
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Combat 9
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Attack | RT | R2 |
| Aim Weapon | LT | L2 |
| Reload Weapon | B | ● |
| Dead Eye | LTRS | L2R3 |
| Open Weapon Wheel | LB | L1 |
| Melee Attack | B | ● |
| Take Cover | RB | R1 |
| Melee Block | X | ■ |
| Eagle Eye | LSRS | L3R3 |
Interface 7
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Open Map | Menu | Options |
| Pause Menu | Menu | Options |
| Open Satchel / Bag | D-Pad → | D-Pad → |
| Switch / Cycle Camera View | View | Share |
| Cinematic Camera (hold) | View | Share |
| Open Journal | D-Pad ← | D-Pad ← |
| Look Behind | RS | R3 |
Movement 7
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick | L-Stick |
| Run / Sprint (hold) | A | ✕ |
| Jump | X | ■ |
| Crouch / Stealth | LS | L3 |
Horse 6
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Mount / Dismount Horse / Enter Vehicle | Y | ▲ |
| Whistle for Horse | D-Pad ↑ | D-Pad ↑ |
| Horse Sprint / Spur (hold) | A | ✕ |
| Horse Jump | X | ■ |
| Brush Horse | D-Pad ← | D-Pad ← |
| Feed Horse | D-Pad → | D-Pad → |
Interaction 1
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up / Carry | Y | ▲ |
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