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YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z Keyboard & Controller Controls
YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z is the 2014 cel-shaded spin-off that Spark Unlimited built with Team Ninja, casting the cyborg ninja Yaiba Kamikaze against a zombie outbreak. It plays with keyboard and mouse or a controller; these are the default bindings for both from the manual Koei Tecmo shipped on Steam, covering the sword, cyber-arm punch and flail, block and counter, grabbing Stiffs, executions and Bloodlust.
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All YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls
14 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
Combat 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Sword (Heartless Blade) | LMB |
| Punch (Cyber Arm) | E |
| Flail / Zombie Weapon | RMB |
| Block | Q |
| Execute (when the prompt shows over an enemy) | F |
| Counter (block just before a hit lands) | Q |
| Grab / Drop (Stiffs and objects) | R |
| Bloodlust (full meter, press both) | 12 |
Movement 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Dash / Jump | Space |
| Dodge / Shake Off a Clinging Torso / Put Out Flames (dash) | Space |
Menus 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Leveling / Equipment / Database | Tab |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
Abilities 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cyber Vision | Shift |
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Combat 8
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Sword (Heartless Blade) | X |
| Punch (Cyber Arm) | Y |
| Flail / Zombie Weapon | B |
| Block | R1 |
| Execute (when the prompt shows over an enemy) | L2 |
| Counter (block just before a hit lands) | R1 |
| Grab / Drop (Stiffs and objects) | R2 |
| Bloodlust (full meter, press both) | L3R3 |
Movement 3
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Dash / Jump | A |
| Dodge / Shake Off a Clinging Torso / Put Out Flames (dash) | A |
Menus 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Leveling / Equipment / Database | View |
| Pause Menu | Menu |
Abilities 1
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Cyber Vision | L1 |
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YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z?
- YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z, a action game, uses 14 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 YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z support a controller?
- Yes — YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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