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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, sword combat, Signs, Witcher Senses, items and consumables, and menus so you can hunt monsters across the Continent with confidence.
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All The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt controls
50 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
50 shortcuts
Movement 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | Shift |
| Dodge | Alt |
| Jump | Space |
| Roll (hold) | Space |
| Dive / Submerge | C |
| Swim Fast / Accelerate Boat | Shift |
| Stop / Reverse Boat | S |
| Walk (hold) | Ctrl |
Interface 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory | I |
| World Map | M |
| Game Menu / Pause / Close | Esc |
| Game Menu | Enter |
| Meditation | N |
| Character Panel | K |
| Quest Journal | J |
| Alchemy | L |
| Crafting | O |
| Bestiary | B |
| Glossary | G |
| Gwent Deck | H |
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fast Attack | LMB |
| Strong Attack | ShiftLMB |
| Parry / Counterattack / Block | RMB |
| Witcher Senses (hold) | RMB |
| Draw / Sheathe Steel Sword | 1 |
| Draw / Sheathe Silver Sword | 2 |
| Lock On / Target Opponent | Z |
| Sheathe Sword (alternate) | ` |
| Sheathe Weapon | C |
Signs 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cast Sign | Q |
| Switch Between Signs | Wheel ↑ |
| Select Aard Sign | 3 |
| Select Yrden Sign | 4 |
| Select Igni Sign | 5 |
| Select Quen Sign | 6 |
| Select Axii Sign | 7 |
| Cast Sign (Alternate, hold) | Q |
Items 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Access Menu (hold) | Tab |
| Use Quick Access Item / Crossbow | MMB |
| Consumables Slot 1 | R |
| Consumables Slot 2 | F |
| Consumables Slot 3 | T |
| Consumables Slot 4 | Y |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Loot | E |
| Call Horse / Stop Horse | X |
| Take All / Surface | Space |
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Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | A✕AB |
| Dodge | B●BA |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Roll (hold) | B●BA |
Interface 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Game Menu / Pause / Close | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Combat 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fast Attack | X■XY |
| Strong Attack | Y▲YX |
| Parry / Counterattack / Block | LTL2L2ZL |
| Witcher Senses (hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Draw / Sheathe Steel Sword | D-Pad ← |
| Draw / Sheathe Silver Sword | D-Pad → |
| Lock On / Target Opponent | RSR3R3RS |
Signs 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Cast Sign | RTR2R2ZR |
Items 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Quick Access Menu (hold) | LBL1L1L |
| Use Quick Access Item / Crossbow | RBR1R1R |
| Consumables Slot 1 | D-Pad ↑ |
| Consumables Slot 2 | D-Pad ↓ |
Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Loot | A✕AB |
| Call Horse / Stop Horse | LSL3L3LS |
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for The Witcher 3 — 31 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a rpg game, uses 50 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 3: Wild Hunt controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt support a controller?
- Yes — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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