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Shadow Warrior 2

Controls(Default)

Shadow Warrior 2 default keyboard controls for movement, combat, inventory, and menus. Learn keybinds for firing, jumping, and more.

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Shadow Warrior 2 default keyboard controls for movement, combat, inventory, and menus. Learn keybinds for firing, jumping, and more.

Controls:

  1. Movement:
    • Up Arrow: Move forward
    • Down Arrow: Backstep
    • Left Arrow: Turn left
    • Right Arrow: Turn right
    • Shift + Arrow: Run in the direction of the arrow key
    • Caps Lock: Auto-run
    • Alt + Arrow: Strafe in the direction of the arrow key
  2. Actions:
    • Spacebar: Use items or open doors
    • A: Jump
    • Z: Crouch
    • Control: Fire currently equipped weapon
    • Backspace: 180 degree turn
  3. Camera:
    • Keypad 5: Center vertical view
    • Home: Aim up
    • End: Aim down
    • Page Up: Look up
    • Page Down: Look down
  4. Inventory & Weapons:
    • [ or ]: Select inventory item
    • Enter: Use current inventory item
    • ; or ': Previous or next weapon
    • Scroll Lock: Holster weapon
  5. Map:
    • Tab: Cycle through 2D map (minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen)) modes
  6. Menu:
    • ESC: Display Main Menu
    • Pause: Pause game
Tips
  • Familiarize yourself with the strafe (Alt + Arrow) and run (Shift + Arrow) controls for better maneuverability in combat.
  • Remember that Scroll Lock will holster your weapon, which can be useful for exploration or when you don't intend to engage enemies.
  • The 2D map (minimap) can be toggled through different views using the Tab key to help you navigate.

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