Nioh 3 Complete Controls for PC and Controller
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Nioh 3 is a dense, mechanically complex action RPG from Team Ninja, which takes the series to new heights with the introduction of an open-world and the ability to shift between Ninja and Samurai forms. There’s a lot more than that, and you’ll need to get comfortable with multiple systems.
Here are the complete controls for Nioh 3, whether you’re playing on a controller or keyboard and mouse, for a quick reference to everything you can do.
Nioh 3 Complete Controls for Controller
Here are the default controls for Nioh 3, whether you’re playing on an Xbox or PlayStation controller.
| Action | Xbox Controls | PlayStation Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Open Map | View | Touchpad |
| Open Main Menu | Menu | Options |
| Move | Left Stick | Left Stick |
| Camera Rotation | Right Stick | Right Stick |
| Lock-on | RS | R3 |
| Jump | A | X |
| Dodge | B | Circle |
| Quick Attack | X | Square |
| Strong Attack | Y | Triangle |
| Guard | LB | L1 |
| Aim Ranged Weapon | LT | L2 |
| Shoot (Ranged Weapon) | LT + RT | L2 + R2 |
| Zoom (Ranged Weapon) | LT + RS | L2 + R3 |
| Switch Ammo | LT + Y / X | L2 + Triangle / Square |
| Style Shift | RT | R2 |
| Interact / Restore Stance | RB | R1 |
| Change to High Stance | RB + Y | R1 + Triangle |
| Change to Mid Stance | RB + X | R1 + Square |
| Change to Low Stance | RB + A | R1 + X |
| Sheathe / Draw Weapon | RB + B | R1 + Circle |
| Ninjutsu | RB + Y / X / A | R1 + Triangle / Square / X |
| Switch Item Shortcuts | RB + D-pad Left / D-pad Left | R1 + D-pad Left / D-pad Left |
| Item Shortcut 1 | D-pad Up | D-pad Up |
| Item Shortcut 2 | D-pad Left | D-pad Left |
| Item Shortcut 3 | D-pad Right | D-pad Right |
| Item Shortcut 4 | D-pad Down | D-pad Down |
| Switch Melee Weapon | RB + D-pad Down | R1 + D-pad Down |
| Living Artifact | Y + B | Triangle + Circle |
| Guardian Spirit Skill | LB + Y / X | L1 + Triangle / Square |
| Spirit Vein | Hold RB | Hold R1 |
| Gesture Menu | RB + Menu | R1 + Options |
| Crouch | LS | L3 |
Nioh 3 Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse
Here are the default controls for Nioh 3 if you’re playing on a keyboard and mouse.
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Movement | W / S / A / D |
| Dash | Q |
| Slide (While Running) | Q |
| Walk / Run | B |
| Crouch | C |
| Jump | Ctrl |
| Quick Attack | Left Mouse Button |
| Strong Attack | Right Mouse Button |
| Dodge | Space |
| Guard | F |
| Interact | E |
| Switch Melee Weapon | Tab |
| Aim Ranged Weapon | Alt |
| Style Shift | R |
| Burst Break | – |
| Restore Stance | Shift |
| Change to High Stance | Shift + Mouse Scroll Up |
| Change to Mid Stance | Shift + Left Mouse Button |
| Change to Low Stance | Shift + Mouse Scroll Down |
| Sheathe / Draw Your Weapon | Shift + Right Mouse Button |
| Ninjutsu 1 | Shift + Mouse Scroll Up |
| Ninjutsu 1 | Shift + Left Mouse Button |
| Ninjutsu 1 | Shift + Mouse Scroll Down |
| Combination Input Martial Art 1 | F + Left Mouse Button |
| Combination Input Martial Art 2 | F + Right Mouse Button |
| Guardian Spirit Skill 1 | F + Right Mouse Button |
| Guardian Spirit Skill 2 | F + Left Mouse Button |
| Living Artifact | T |
| Lock-on | Middle Mouse Button |
| Move Camera | Mouse Movement |
| Item Shortcut 1 – 4 | 1 – 4 |
| Switch Item Shortcuts (Left) | Z |
| Switch Item Shortcuts (Right) | X |
| Open Main Menu | Esc |
| Open Map | M |
| Gesture Menu | G |
| Photo Mode | P |
| Shoot (Ranged Weapon) | Left Mouse Button |
| Zoom | Mouse Scroll |
| Switch Ammo (Forward) | Mouse Scroll Down |
| Switch Ammo (Back) | Mouse Scroll Up |
| Switch Lock-on Target (Left) | Mouse Scroll Up |
| Switch Lock-on Target (Right) | Mouse Scroll Down |
Can you Remap Controls in Nioh 3?
Yes, you can completely rebind controls in Nioh 3 for both keyboard and mouse, as well as controllers.
Nioh 3 is a challenging game, but the developers have made sure that almost every part of the experience is customizable. Whether it’s the controls, UI, or the way certain combat mechanics work.
