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.
