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All Controls in Helldivers 2 – PC & Playstation Keybinds

Command and conquer... wait, what are the commands?

Luka Rakočević

Published: Aug 5, 2024 08:58 am

Understanding the controls is crucial in Helldivers 2, a game known for its intense cooperative gameplay and strategic combat mechanics. Here are all the controls you need to know if in the game.

Helldivers 2 complete controls list

Helldivers 2 offers you a chance to defend Super Earth and spread democracy (and wanton destruction) to all those who threaten it. Using a vast arsenal this good nation throws at your disposal, you will defend your family and your loved ones by invading their home planet, but to do that, you will need to learn how to move and shoot first.

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Movement controls

Map controls

Stratagem controls

Combat controls

Communication controls

Movement controls

Command	PC	PlayStation
Move Forward	W	Left Stick Up
Move Back	S	Left Stick Down
Move Left	A	Left Stick Left
Move Right	D	Left Stick Right
Look Up	Mouse Up	Right Stick Up
Look Down	Mouse Down	Right Stick Down
Look Left	Mouse Left	Right Stick Left
Look Right	Mouse Right	Right Stick Right
Crouch	C	Circle
Prone	Z	Circle (long press)
Climb	Spacebar (hold)	X (long hold)
Sprint	Shift (hold)	L3
Dive	Alt	Circle (double tap)

Map controls

Command	PC	PlayStation
Open Map	Tab	Touchpad (press)
Move Cursor	Mouse Movement	Touchpad (slide)
Zoom In	Scroll Up	R1
Zoom Out	Scroll Down	L1
Place Marker	Left Click	X

Stratagem controls

Command	PC	PlayStation
Open Stratagem List	Ctrl (hold)	L1 (hold)
Navigate Up	W	D-Pad Up
Navigate Down	S	D-Pad Down
Navigate Left	A	D-Pad Left
Navigate Right	D	D-Pad Right

Related: Helldivers 2 character creation guide

Combat controls

Command	PC	PlayStation
Aim	Right Mouse Button (hold)	L2 (Hold)
Fire	Left Mouse Button	R2
Reload	R	Square
Interact	E (hold)	X
Melee	F	Right stick button (press)
Grenade	G	D-Pad Right
Quick Stim	V	D-Pad Up
Primary Weapon	1	-
Secondary Weapon	2	-
Support Weapon	3	-
Use Backpack Function	5	D-Pad Down
Switch Aim Mode	Middle Mouse Button	Right-Stick button (tap)
Switch Camera Side	O	D-Pad Up (long press)
Open Weapon Wheel	R (long press)	Square (long press)

Communication controls

Command	PC	PlayStation
Voice Activation (PTT/PTM)	Caps Lock	-
Request Reinforcement	Spacebar	X
Mark	Q	R1 (Tap)
Open Comms Wheel	Q (long press)	R1 (long press)
Emote	B	D-Pad Left (long press)
Skip Dialogue	Spacebar	X (press)
Spectate Previous	A	D-Pad Left (press)
Spectate Next	D	D-Pad Right (press)

How to ADS in Helldivers 2?

To aim down the sights (ADS) instead of shooting over the shoulder in Helldivers 2, use the following commands:

PlayStation 5: Click on the right stick (R3)
PC: Click on the Mouse Wheel

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Author

Luka Rakočević

Luka Rakocevic works as a full-time staff writer at Pro Game Guides and is a new-generation gamer. Backed with old-school gaming knowledge, his oldest gaming memories are on SNES, trying to beat Super Mario. Games are his big inspiration, and he frequently draws from that well to create new art. He prefers narrative-driven games like God of War, Killzone, Half-life, Uncharted and similar. Luka mainly writes science fiction in his free time. When he's not home banging away at his computer keyboard, you will most likely find him at a local pub or a metal concert in the middle of a mosh pit.