What are the default controls for Sniper Elite?

Sniper Elite, a shooter game, uses 28 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Sniper Elite controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sniper Elite's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Sniper Elite controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Sniper Elite resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sniper Elite or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 28 default keybinds

Sniper Elite Keyboard Controls

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The first Sniper Elite, set in the ruins of Berlin in 1945, gives the breath hold for a steady shot its own key, F, and sets movement speed with the mouse wheel. Every row below is taken from the controls pages of Rebellion's PC manual.

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All Sniper Elite keyboard controls

28 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Sniper Elite's control settings.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Stand / Crouch (hold for prone)

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←

↓

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+ 2 more controls in the table below

28 shortcuts

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move Forwards	`W`
Move Backwards	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Stand / Crouch (hold for prone)	`MMB`then`/`then`Z`
Actions	`E`
Walk	`Shift`
Change Movement Speed	`Wheel`

Combat 7

Action	Shortcut
Fire	`LMB`
Toggle Sniping View / Third Person	`Space`then`/`then`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Empty Lung (in sniping view)	`F`
Zoom Scope In / Out	`Wheel ↑`then`/`then`Wheel ↓`
Binoculars	`B`
Lower Weapon	`C`

Camera & Interface 7

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`F5`
Quick Load	`F6`
Map and Intel Screen	`Esc`
Zoom In (third-person camera)	`]`
Zoom Out (third-person camera)	`[`
Third-Person Camera Distance (hold)	`M`
Scoreboard (multiplayer)	`Tab`

Weapons & Items 6

Action	Shortcut
Previous Weapon / Inventory Item	`,`
Next Weapon / Inventory Item	`.`
Quick Select Weapon	`1`then`/`then`2`then`/`then`3`then`/`then`4`then`/`then`5`then`/`then`6`then`/`then`7`
Grab Weapon or Item (hold to drop weapon)	`G`
Use Item / Plant Trip Wire Grenade	`X`
Select Inventory	`I`

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Sniper Elite controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Sniper Elite?: Sniper Elite, a shooter game, uses 28 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Sniper Elite controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sniper Elite's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Sniper Elite controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Sniper Elite resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sniper Elite or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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