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Resident Evil 4 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Horror games →A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Resident Evil 4 (2023 Remake) on PC. Learn the default A-1 keybindings for movement, aiming and shooting, the knife and parry, melee attacks, item and weapon management, and menus so you can survive Capcom's survival horror with confidence.
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All Resident Evil 4 controls
35 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Resident Evil 4'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 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Change Weapon (Inner Top) | 1 |
| Change Weapon (Inner Left) | 2 |
| Change Weapon (Inner Bottom) | 3 |
| Change Weapon (Inner Right) | 4 |
| Change Weapon (Outer Top) | 5 |
| Change Weapon (Outer Left) | 6 |
| Change Weapon (Outer Bottom) | 7 |
| Change Weapon (Outer Right) | 8 |
| Switch Weapon Ring (Inner / Outer) | MMB |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Run / Sprint | Shift |
| Quick Turn (180°) | Q |
| Crouch / Stand / Evade | E |
Camera 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Camera | Mouse |
| Zoom In / Out (Scope) | Alt |
| Move Camera Up | UP |
| Move Camera Down | DOWN |
| Move Camera Left | LEFT |
| Move Camera Right | RIGHT |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim Weapon | RMB |
| Attack / Fire | LMB |
| Reload | R |
| Ready Knife / Parry | Space |
| Melee | F |
| Attach / Remove Mine | G |
Interface 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Attaché Case / Inventory | Tab |
| Open Map | V |
| Open Pause Menu | Esc |
| Open Attaché Case / Inventory (alt) | I |
| Open Map (alt) | M |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Examine / Pick Up Item | F |
| Command Partner (Ashley) | Ctrl |
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Weapons 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Change Weapon (Inner Top) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Change Weapon (Inner Left) | D-Pad ← |
| Change Weapon (Inner Bottom) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Change Weapon (Inner Right) | D-Pad → |
Movement 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Run / Sprint | RBR1R1R |
| Quick Turn (180°) | L-StickRBR1R1R |
| Crouch / Stand / Evade | B●BA |
Camera 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Camera | R-Stick |
| Zoom In / Out (Scope) | RSR3R3RS |
| Move Camera Up | R-Stick |
| Move Camera Down | R-Stick |
| Move Camera Left | R-Stick |
| Move Camera Right | R-Stick |
Combat 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Aim Weapon | LTL2L2ZL |
| Attack / Fire | RTR2R2ZR |
| Reload | X■XY |
| Ready Knife / Parry | LBL1L1L |
Interface 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Attaché Case / Inventory | Y▲YX |
| Open Map | ViewShareView− |
| Open Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Open Attaché Case / Inventory (alt) | Y▲YX |
| Open Map (alt) | ViewShareView− |
Interaction 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Examine / Pick Up Item | A✕AB |
| Command Partner (Ashley) | RSR3R3RS |
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Resident Evil 4 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Resident Evil 4?
- Resident Evil 4, a horror game, uses 35 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 Resident Evil 4 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Resident Evil 4's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Resident Evil 4 support a controller?
- Yes — Resident Evil 4 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 Resident Evil 4 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Resident Evil 4 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Resident Evil 4 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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