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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Keyboard & Controller Controls
The Witcher 2 puts Geralt's swordplay, Signs and alchemy on a compact set of keys: swift and strong blows on the mouse buttons, block on E, and a Ctrl-held quick menu for choosing Signs and bombs mid-fight. This reference lists the PC defaults from CD Projekt Red's manual, plus the Xbox 360 controller layout the Enhanced Edition supports on PC.
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All The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition controls
42 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
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42 shortcuts
Combat 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Swift Blow | LMB |
| Strong Blow | RMB |
| Block (hold) | E |
| Lock On to Target | Alt |
| Draw Steel Sword / Additional Weapon | 1 |
| Draw Silver Sword | 2 |
| Use Quickslot Item (hold to aim) | R |
| Counterattack (Riposte, while blocking) | ELMB |
| Special Ability (Adrenaline) | X |
| Sheathe Sword | 0 |
| Next Quickslot | 4 |
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Roll | Space |
| Walk (hold) | Shift |
| Roll Forward | WthenW |
| Roll Back | SthenS |
| Roll Left | AthenA |
| Roll Right | DthenD |
Signs 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Sign | Q |
| Next Sign | 3 |
| Use Sign (Alternate) | MMB |
| Cast Aard Sign | 5 |
| Cast Yrden Sign | 6 |
| Cast Igni Sign | 7 |
| Cast Quen Sign | 8 |
| Cast Axii Sign | 9 |
Interface 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Selection Menu (hold) | Ctrl |
| Inventory | I |
| Pause Menu / Exit | Esc |
| Journal | J |
| Map | M |
| Character Panels | C |
System 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quicksave | F5 |
| Quickload | F9 |
| Toggle HUD | H |
| Toggle Keyboard / Controller | Ins |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | LMB |
| Use Medallion | Z |
| Special Action | F |
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Combat 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Swift Blow | A |
| Strong Blow | X |
| Block (hold) | R2 |
| Lock On to Target | L2 |
| Use Quickslot Item (hold to aim) | R1 |
| Counterattack (Riposte, while blocking) | R2A |
Movement 5
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Roll | B |
Signs 1
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Sign | Y |
Interface 3
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Quick Selection Menu (hold) | L1 |
| Pause Menu / Exit | Menu |
| Character Panels | View |
Interaction 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | A |
| Use Medallion | L3 |
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?
- The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, a rpg game, uses 42 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition support a controller?
- Yes — The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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