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Tekken 8 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Action games →Default keyboard controls for Tekken 8 on PC, based on the game's primary keyboard preset. This reference covers directional movement, the four attack limbs (Left/Right Punch, Left/Right Kick), and combined system actions like throws, Heat, Power Crush and Rage Art. Tekken uses a 4-button limb system (1=Left Punch, 2=Right Punch, 3=Left Kick, 4=Right Kick), so most special actions are simultaneous button presses.
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All Tekken 8 controls
16 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Tekken 8's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Combat Actions 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Block High / Mid (hold back) | A |
| Activate Heat / Heat Smash | P |
| Block Low (hold down-back) | SA |
| Throw (Left Punch + Left Kick) | JU |
| Throw (Right Punch + Right Kick) | IK |
| Rage Art (when low on health) | ; |
| Power Crush (Down + Left Punch) | SJ |
Movement 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward / Walk In | W |
| Move Back / Block | A |
| Crouch / Duck | S |
| Jump / Up | D |
Attacks 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Left Punch (1) | J |
| Right Punch (2) | I |
| Left Kick (3) | U |
| Right Kick (4) | K |
System/Menus 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Special Style (assisted controls) | O |
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Combat Actions 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Block High / Mid (hold back) | D-Pad ← |
| Activate Heat / Heat Smash | RBR1R1R |
| Block Low (hold down-back) | D-Pad ↓D-Pad ← |
| Throw (Left Punch + Left Kick) | X■XYA✕AB |
| Throw (Right Punch + Right Kick) | Y▲YXB●BA |
| Rage Art (when low on health) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Power Crush (Down + Left Punch) | D-Pad ↓X■XY |
Movement 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward / Walk In | D-Pad → |
| Move Back / Block | D-Pad ← |
| Crouch / Duck | D-Pad ↓ |
| Jump / Up | D-Pad ↑ |
Attacks 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Left Punch (1) | X■XY |
| Right Punch (2) | Y▲YX |
| Left Kick (3) | A✕AB |
| Right Kick (4) | B●BA |
System/Menus 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Special Style (assisted controls) | LBL1L1L |
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Tekken 8 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Tekken 8?
- Tekken 8, a action game, uses 16 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Tekken 8 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Tekken 8's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Tekken 8 support a controller?
- Yes — Tekken 8 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 Tekken 8 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Tekken 8 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tekken 8 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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