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This is a guide to all the controls for PlayStation in Nioh 3. See all of the general control list and can you change the controls here!

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Nioh 3 List of Controls

Basic Controls

Command PS5 PC (Controller) PC (Keyboard)
Map PS4 - Touchpad XBOX - Options Button M Button
Aim Ranged Weapon PS4 - L2 Button XBOX - Left Trigger Alt Button
Guard PS4 - L1 Button XBOX - Left Bumper F Button
Item Shortcut 1 PNG - Dpad Up XBOX - DPAD Up 1 Key
Item Shortcut 2 PNG - Dpad Left XBOX - DPAD Left 2 Key
Item Shortcut 3 PNG - Dpad Right XBOX - DPAD Right 3 Key
Item Shortcut 4 PNG - Dpad Down XBOX - DPAD Down 4 Key
Move PS4 - Left Stick XBOX - Left Stick WASD
Crouch PS4 - L3 Button XBOX - Left Stick Press C Button
Camera Rotation PS4 - Right Stick XBOX - Right Stick Mouse
Lock-On PS4 - R3 Button XBOX - Right Stick Press Mouse Button Click
Strong Attack PS4 - Triangle XBOX - Y Button Right Click
Dodge PS4 - Circle XBOX - B Button Space Button
Jump PS4 - X XBOX - A Button Ctrl Button
Quick Attack PS4 - Square XBOX - X Button Left Click
Interact / Restore Stance PS4 - R1 Button XBOX - Right Bumper E Button
Style Shift PS4 - R2 Button XBOX - Right Trigger R Button
Open Main Menu PS4 - Options XBOX - Start Button Esc Button

Additional Controls and Functions

Command PS5 PC (Controller) PC (Keyboard)
Shoot
(Ranged Weapon)
PS4 - L2 Button + PS4 - R2 Button
XBOX - Left Trigger + XBOX - Right Trigger
 Left Click
Zoom
PS4 - L2 Button + PS4 - R3 Button
XBOX - Left Trigger + XBOX - Right Stick Press
 Mouse Button Click
Switch Ammo
PS4 - L2 Button + PS4 - Triangle Button / PS4 - Square Button
XBOX - Left Trigger + XBOX - Y Button / XBOX - X Button
Mouse Scroll Down Mouse Scroll Up
Change to High Stance
PS4 - R1 Button + PS4 - Triangle Button
XBOX - Right Bumper + XBOX - Y Button
Shift + Mouse Scroll Up
Change to Mid Stance
PS4 - R1 Button + PS4 - Square Button
XBOX - Right Bumper + XBOX - X Button
Shift + Left Click
Change to Low Stance
PS4 - R1 Button + PS4 - X Button
XBOX - Right Bumper + XBOX - A Button
Shift + Mouse Scroll Down
Sheathe / Draw Your Sword
PS4 - R1 Button + PS4 - Circle Button
XBOX - Right Bumper + XBOX - B Button
Shift + Right Click
Ninjutsu
PS4 - R1 Button + PS4 - Triangle Button / PS4 - Square Button / PS4 - X Button
XBOX - Right Bumper + XBOX - Y Button / XBOX - X Button / XBOX - A Button
Shift + Mouse Scroll Up / Left Click / Mouse Scroll Down
Switch Item Shortcuts
PS4 - R1 Button + PNG - Dpad Left-Right
XBOX - Right Bumper + XBOX - DPAD Left-Right
Shift + Z Button / X Button
Switch Melee Weapon
PS4 - R1 Button + PNG - Dpad Down
XBOX - Right Bumper + XBOX - DPAD Down
Shift + Tab key
Living Artifact
PS4 - Triangle + PS4 - Circle
XBOX - Y Button + XBOX - B Button
 T Button
Guardian Spirit Skill
PS4 - L1 Button + PS4 - Triangle / PS4 - Square
XBOX - Left Bumper + XBOX - Y Button / XBOX - X Button
F Button + Left Click / Right Click
Spirit Vein
Hold PS4 - R1 Button
Hold XBOX - Right Bumper
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Gesture Menu
PS4 - R1 Button + PS4 - Options
XBOX - Right Bumper + XBOX - Start Button
 G Button

Can You Change Controls in Nioh 3

Yes, Controls Are Customizable

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The controls for Nioh 3 can be changed to suite the player's own preference. The buttons can be customizable by pressing the Custom or Edit button that is displayed on the lower part of the screen.

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Tips and Tricks
How to Change Stance How to Level Up Fast
How to See Set Bonuses How to Transmog Equipment
How to Change Appearance How to Parry: Deflect Guide
How to Leave Battle Scroll How to Dismiss Summon
How to Unlock Reforge How to Farm Ochoko Cups
How to Farm Gold How to Get to Tatsumaro the Dung Lover
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