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Resident Evil 5 Keyboard & Controller Controls
A reference to the default keyboard, mouse and controller bindings for Resident Evil 5 on PC, read from the control pages of Capcom's PC manual. Covers its plant-your-feet aim-and-fire combat, the knife, quick turns, the real-time item menu and the co-op commands you use with Sheva.
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All Resident Evil 5 controls
41 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Resident Evil 5'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
41 shortcuts
Equipment 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Equipment Slot 1 | 1 |
| Equipment Slot 2 | 2 |
| Equipment Slot 3 | 3 |
| Equipment Slot 4 | 4 |
| Equipment Slot 5 | 5 |
| Equipment Slot 6 | 6 |
| Equipment Slot 7 | 7 |
| Equipment Slot 8 | 8 |
| Equipment Slot 9 | 9 |
Combat 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ready Weapon | RMB |
| Attack / Fire Weapon | RMBLMB |
| Reload | R |
| Ready Knife | Space |
| Quick Knife | T |
| Scope Zoom In | Wheel ↑ |
| Scope Zoom Out | Wheel ↓ |
| Reload (Aiming + Shift) | RMBShift |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left / Rotate Left | A |
| Move Right / Rotate Right | D |
| Run | WShift |
| Quick Turn | C |
| Quick Turn (Back + Shift) | SShift |
Partner 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Co-op Action / Call / Cancel | V |
| Locate Partner | Q |
| Taunt | X |
| Gesture (Up) | UP |
| Gesture (Down) | DOWN |
| Gesture (Left) | LEFT |
| Gesture (Right) | RIGHT |
Interface 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Item Menu | E |
| Map | M |
| Pause Menu / Cancel | Esc |
| Confirm | Enter |
| Skip Cinema | Esc |
Item Menu 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Co-op Item Menu (in Item Menu) | X |
| Display Item Details (in Item Menu) | Enter |
| Close Item Menu | Esc |
Camera 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Camera / Aim | Mouse |
Actions 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Action | F |
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Combat 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Ready Weapon | LTL2L2ZL |
| Attack / Fire Weapon | LTL2L2ZLRTR2R2ZR |
| Reload | LTL2L2ZLA✕AB |
| Ready Knife | LBL1L1L |
Movement 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left / Rotate Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right / Rotate Right | L-Stick |
| Run | L-StickA✕AB |
| Quick Turn (Back + Shift) | L-StickA✕AB |
Partner 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Co-op Action / Call / Cancel | B●BA |
| Locate Partner | RTR2R2ZR |
Interface 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Item Menu | Y▲YX |
| Map | RBR1R1R |
| Pause Menu / Cancel | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Confirm | A✕AB |
| Skip Cinema | ViewShareView− |
Camera 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Camera / Aim | R-Stick |
Actions 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Action | X■XY |
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Resident Evil 5 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Resident Evil 5?
- Resident Evil 5, a horror game, uses 41 default keybinds across 8 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Resident Evil 5 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Resident Evil 5's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Resident Evil 5 support a controller?
- Yes — Resident Evil 5 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 Resident Evil 5 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Resident Evil 5 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 Resident Evil 5 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Resident Evil 5 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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