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Sniper Elite 5 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Sniper Elite 5 moves crouch to Left Ctrl and hands C a triple role: it toggles the scope while you aim, pacifies instead of kills in melee, and opens special items in the radial menu. Q and E still nudge scope zeroing, and Space still empties the lungs. The keys and the Classic pad layout below are read from Rebellion's own screenshots of the game's Options › Controls screens.
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All Sniper Elite 5 controls
45 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Sniper Elite 5's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
45 shortcuts
Weapons & Items 18
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Rifle | 1 |
| Select Secondary Weapon | 2 |
| Select Pistol | 3 |
| Radial Menu (hold on pad) | Q |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Cycle Ammo (hold) / Item Usage (tap) | G |
| Select Grenade | 4 |
| Select Bandage | 5 |
| Select Med Kit | 6 |
| Next Item | . |
| Previous Item | , |
| Select Bottle | 7 |
| Select Schu-Mine | 8 |
| Select Decoy | 9 |
| Select Teller Mine | 0 |
| Select TNT | − |
| Radial Menu: Request Item | R |
Shooting 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim | RMB |
| Fire | LMB |
| Reload | R |
| Scope Toggle (while aiming) | C |
| Empty Lung | Space |
| Increase Scope Zeroing (scoped) | E |
| Decrease Scope Zeroing (scoped) | Q |
| Zoom In (scoped) | Wheel ↑ |
| Zoom Out (scoped) | Wheel ↓ |
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Traversal / Cover | Space |
| Crouch (tap) / Prone (hold) | Ctrl |
| Walk | Z |
| Swap Camera Side (hold on pad) | MMB |
Interactions 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact 1 / Melee Kill | E |
| Use Item / Throw / Drop | F |
| Interact 2 / Melee Pacify | C |
| Binoculars | B |
| Focus / Stay Sharp (hold RS on pad) | Alt |
| Cancel Item | RMB |
Menus & Chat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause | Esc |
| Map (tap) / Current Objective (hold) | M |
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Tutorial / Collectible / Scoreboard | Tab |
| Quick Chat / Whistle (hold on pad) | T |
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26 shortcuts
Weapons & Items 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Select Rifle | D-Pad ↑ |
| Select Secondary Weapon | D-Pad → |
| Select Pistol | D-Pad ← |
| Radial Menu (hold on pad) | LBL1L1 |
| Radial Menu: Request Item | RTR2R2 |
Shooting 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Aim | LTL2L2 |
| Fire | RTR2R2 |
| Reload | X■X |
| Scope Toggle (while aiming) | A✕A |
| Increase Scope Zeroing (scoped) | D-Pad → |
| Decrease Scope Zeroing (scoped) | D-Pad ← |
| Zoom In (scoped) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Zoom Out (scoped) | D-Pad ↓ |
Movement 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint | LSL3L3 |
| Traversal / Cover | A✕A |
| Crouch (tap) / Prone (hold) | B●B |
| Swap Camera Side (hold on pad) | Y▲Y |
Interactions 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact 1 / Melee Kill | Y▲Y |
| Use Item / Throw / Drop | RBR1R1 |
| Interact 2 / Melee Pacify | X■X |
| Binoculars | RSR3R3 |
| Focus / Stay Sharp (hold RS on pad) | RSR3R3 |
Menus & Chat 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Map (tap) / Current Objective (hold) | ViewShareView |
| Quick Chat / Whistle (hold on pad) | D-Pad ↓ |
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Sniper Elite 5 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Sniper Elite 5?
- Sniper Elite 5, a shooter game, uses 45 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 Sniper Elite 5 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sniper Elite 5's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Sniper Elite 5 support a controller?
- Yes — Sniper Elite 5 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 Sniper Elite 5 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Sniper Elite 5 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Sniper Elite 5 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sniper Elite 5 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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