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Hyper Light Breaker Complete Controls for PC and Controller

Real Breakers play with a controller!

Hyper Light Breaker is the latest title from Heart Machine set in the Hyper Light universe. The early access release is a mixed bag in its current state, but the developers are taking feedback and we hope to see improvements soon. The game offers support for multiple inputs, but the developers recommend playing on a controller. If you need a reference for the default scheme, here are the complete controls for Hyper Light Breaker for controllers and the keyboard and mouse.

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Hyper Light Breaker Complete Controls for Controller

Here are the default controls for Hyper Light Breaker when you’re playing on a controller.

ActionXboxPlayStation
Use KitD-pad UpD-pad Up
PingD-pad RightD-pad Right
Reload (While Aiming)(L2) + X(L2) + Square
AimL2LT
Shoot (While Aiming)(L2) R2(L2) RT
Light AttackSquareX
Flash StepR2 + SquareRT + X
UltimateL1LB
DashR2RT
InteractR1RB
ParryCircleB
Target LockRSR3
JumpAX
Blade SpecialYTriangle

Hyper Light Breaker Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

Here are the default controls for Hyper Light Breaker when playing on a keyboard and mouse.

ActionInput
Use KitC
PingMiddle Mouse Button
Reload (While Aiming)(Right Mouse Button) + R
AimRight Click
Shoot (While Aiming)(Right Mouse Button) + Left Mouse Button
Light AttackLeft Mouse Button
Flash StepShift + Left Mouse Button
Ultimate1
DashShift
InteractF
ParryQ
Target LockZ
JumpSpace bar
Blade SpecialE

Hyper Light Breaker Controller Support on PC

Hyper Light Breaker has native support for PlayStation and Xbox controllers. This means that you can safely disable Steam Input to ensure you’re using the profiles set up by the developers. I have tested the Xbox Series X controller, as well as the DualShock 4, and both work perfectly fine with proper in-game prompts as well.

Fixing Hyper Light Breaker Controller Issues

If you run into controller issues while playing Hyper Light Breaker, you need to disable Steam Input so the game uses the correct controller profiles.

  • Make sure Hyper Light Breaker isn’t running
  • Open Steam and navigate to your library
  • Here, right-click on Hyper Light Breaker and select Properties
  • In the Controller tab, select the Enable Steam Input option under Override for Hyper Light Breaker

Can you Remap Controls in Hyper Light Breaker?

Yes, you can remap the controls in Hyper Light Breaker. Some of these are locked, but most controls can be edited in the Controls section of the Settings menu.

Once you’re comfortable with the controls, make sure to learn how to properly parry and unlock Medkits. The early hours of Hyper Light Breaker are incredibly challenging, and you’ll need all the help you can get.


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Ali has been writing about video games for the past six years and is always on the lookout for the next indie game to obsess over and recommend to everyone in sight. When he isn't spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he's probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.