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Bethesda's manual calls these the optional keyboard controls — the game is built around a pad — and prints them as a drawn key diagram rather than a table. Q lights the lantern, C burns a downed enemy, V opens the inventory and Ctrl is both sneak and hide.
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All The Evil Within keyboard controls
15 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Evil Within's control settings.
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Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Sneak / Hide | Ctrl |
| Camera / Movement | Mouse |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shoot / Melee | LMB |
| Aim | RMB |
| Melee | F |
| Reload | R |
| Cancel / Burn | C |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Confirm / Interact | Space |
| Inventory | V |
| Lantern On / Off | Q |
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The Evil Within controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Evil Within?
- The Evil Within, a horror game, uses 15 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap The Evil Within controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Evil Within's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these The Evil Within controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Evil Within resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Evil Within or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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