Highguard Complete Controls for PC and Controller

Press F to melee.

Image via Wildlight Entertainment Inc.

Highguard is out now on PC and console, and the reception has been a bit mixed so far. The PC version also has a few issues that need to be ironed out, but it does control well for the most part.

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If you need a quick reference to its default scheme, here are the complete controls for Highguard, whether you’re playing on keyboard and mouse or a controller.

Highguard Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

ActionInput
Move ForwardW
Move BackwardS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
SprintShift
JumpSpace bar
CrouchCtrl
Change ScopeShift
AttackLeft Mouse Button
ReloadR
Aim Down SightsRight Mouse Button
Switch WeaponMouse Scroll
Primary Weapon1
Secondary Weapon2
Equip GrenadeG
Tactical PowerQ
MeleeF
Unlimited Power4
Raid Tool3
UseE
Use (Alternate)Alt
TeleportB
Call MountX
PingMiddle Mouse Button
Inspect Weapon[
InventoryTab
EmotesC
Change LoadoutT
Push To Talk (Hold)`
Mute MicrophoneL
Mpa ScreenM
Character InfoF1

Highguard Complete Controls for Controller

ActionXboxPlayStation
Aim Down SightsLTL2
Shoot / ThrowRTR2
Character AbilityLBL1
PingRBR1
Ping WheelHold RBHold R1
Ping EnemyRB x2R1 x2
Map ScreenView buttonTouchpad
InventoryMenu buttonOptions
SprintLeft Stick Click (LS)L3
Toggle Scope (when ADS)Right Stick Click (RS)R3
Melee / HarvestRight Stick Click (RS)R3
Hold Aim AxeHold RSHold R3
TeleportHold D-Pad DownHold-D Pad Down
Switch WeaponYTriangle
Hold Raid ToolHold YHold Triangle
GrenadeD-Pad LeftD-Pad Left
CrouchBCircle
InspectD-Pad DownD-Pad Down
Emote WheelHold D-Pad DownHold D-Pad Down
Random EmoteD-Pad Down x2D-Pad Down x2
ReloadXSquare
JumpAX
Summon MountA x2X x2

Can You Rebind Controls in Highguard?

You can rebind the keyboard and mouse controls for Highguard and choose from several controller presets as well.

There are several individual settings you can adjust for both the mouse and the controller, including the basics like sensitivity and deadzones.

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