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The Darkness II Keyboard & Controller Controls
The Darkness II is Digital Extremes' 2012 first-person shooter, published by 2K, in which mob boss Jackie Estacado fights with a gun in each hand and two demonic tentacles on his shoulders. The keyboard layout splits the work between the guns on the mouse buttons and the Demon Arms on E and the middle button, with number keys for finishing grabbed enemies and a separate power key for the co-op Vendettas characters. Xbox controller equivalents from the console manual are listed wherever one exists.
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All The Darkness II controls
18 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Darkness II's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | C |
Guns 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Primary Weapon | LMB |
| Fire Secondary Weapon / Iron Sights | RMB |
| Eat Heart / Reload / Contextual Action | R |
| Cycle Weapons | Wheel |
| Select Weapon 1-4 | 1then2then3then4 |
Demon Arms 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Demon Arm Grab / Throw | E |
| Demon Arm Slash / Melee (Hold, Then Move Mouse) | MMBMouse |
| Execute Grabbed Enemy | 1then2then3then4 |
Darkness Powers 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Jackie's Swarm | F |
| Vendettas Character's Darkness Power | G |
| Revive Ally | F |
Interface 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause | Esc |
| Talk to Friendly NPCs | 1 |
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Movement 5
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Look Around | R-Stick |
| Sprint | L3 |
| Jump | A |
| Crouch | R3 |
Guns 3
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Primary Weapon | R2 |
| Fire Secondary Weapon / Iron Sights | L2 |
| Eat Heart / Reload / Contextual Action | X |
Demon Arms 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Demon Arm Grab / Throw | L1 |
| Demon Arm Slash / Melee (Hold, Then Move Mouse) | R1R-Stick |
Darkness Powers 1
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Jackie's Swarm | B |
Interface 1
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause | Menu |
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The Darkness II controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Darkness II?
- The Darkness II, a shooter game, uses 18 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 The Darkness II controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Darkness II's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does The Darkness II support a controller?
- Yes — The Darkness II has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these The Darkness II controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Darkness II resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Darkness II or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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