Understanding your controls is fundamental. While default settings are often a good starting point, customizing them to your preference can significantly improve your gameplay. We recommend spending time in the training area or a private match to get a feel for your chosen layout.
PC (Keyboard & Mouse) Default Controls:
- Movement: W, A, S, D
- Jump/Mantle: Spacebar
- Crouch/Slide: C (Toggle), Ctrl (Hold)
- Prone: Z
- Sprint/Tactical Sprint: Shift
- Aim Down Sights (ADS): Right Mouse Button
- Fire Weapon: Left Mouse Button
- Reload: R
- Use/Interact: F
- Melee: V
- Tactical Equipment: Q
- Lethal Equipment: E
- Plate Armor: 4
- Ping: Alt
- Map: M
- Scoreboard: Tab
Console (Controller) Default Controls (Tactical Layout Recommended):
- Movement: Left Stick
- Look: Right Stick
- Jump/Mantle: A (Xbox) / X (PlayStation)
- Crouch/Slide: B (Xbox) / Circle (PlayStation)
- Prone: Hold B (Xbox) / Circle (PlayStation)
- Sprint/Tactical Sprint: Left Stick Click
- Aim Down Sights (ADS): Left Trigger (LT/L2)
- Fire Weapon: Right Trigger (RT/R2)
- Reload: X (Xbox) / Square (PlayStation)
- Use/Interact: X (Xbox) / Square (PlayStation)
- Melee: Right Stick Click
- Tactical Equipment: Left Bumper (LB/L1)
- Lethal Equipment: Right Bumper (RB/R1)
- Plate Armor: Y (Xbox) / Triangle (PlayStation)
- Ping: Up D-Pad
- Map: View Button (Xbox) / Touchpad (PlayStation)
Pro Tip: For console players, consider switching to the 'Tactical' button layout. This swaps your crouch/slide with your melee, allowing you to slide and drop shot more effectively without taking your thumb off the aim stick.
Compare basic controls & keybinds inCall of Duty 3