Comprehensive Guide to Nioh 3 Controls for PC and Gamepad

Nioh 3 elevates the action RPG genre, offering a meticulously crafted gameplay experience from Team Ninja. This installment introduces a vast open world coupled with the innovative ability to transition between Ninja and Samurai forms. Players will find themselves navigating a rich tapestry of mechanics that demand mastery of multiple systems for effective gameplay.

For those eager to dive into battle, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of the controls for Nioh 3—whether you’re wielding a controller or employing a keyboard and mouse. Use this quick reference to enhance your gameplay.

Nioh 3 Controller Controls

Below is the default configuration for Nioh 3 on both Xbox and PlayStation controllers:

Action	Xbox Controls	PlayStation Controls
Open Map	View	Touchpad
Main Menu	Menu	Options
Movement	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	AND	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	R1 + 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 Keyboard and Mouse Controls

Those who prefer a keyboard and mouse setup can utilize the following configuration:

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	AND
Switch Melee Weapon	Tab
Aim Ranged Weapon	All
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 2	Shift + Left Mouse Button
Ninjutsu 3	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 Shortcuts 1 – 4	1 – 4
Switch Item Shortcuts (Left)	WITH
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

Customizing Controls in Nioh 3

Indeed, players have the flexibility to completely customize their controls in Nioh 3, whether using keyboard and mouse or a controller. This feature enhances accessibility and allows players to tailor the gameplay experience to their unique preferences.

Rebind Controls in Nioh 3 — Screenshot from Prima Games

As challenging as Nioh 3 may be, the developers have prioritized customization, ensuring that nearly every aspect of the gaming experience, including controls, UI elements, and combat mechanics, can be tailored to suit individual play styles.

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