Ninja Gaiden 4 promo image
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All Ninja Gaiden 4 keyboard and controller key bindings

Time to master the new skills.

Ninja Gaiden 4 has a fair amount of controls to master, whether you’re using a keyboard and mouse or a controller.

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Much of the advanced controls revolve around the combos that are often a combination of two buttons. Before you can master those, you’ll need to master the basic controls. They dictate how well you’re moving with Ryu/Yakumo and eliminating the enemies.

All Ninja Gaiden 4 keyboard/mouse controls

If you’re playing Ninja Gaiden 4 on a PC, the default setup involves the following controls that involve using a keyboard and a mouse.

ControlInput
Move ForwardW
Move BackwardS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
Full CircleF
Light AttackLMB
Heavy AttackRMB
JumpSpace
Shuriken/InteractR
Use Raven GearC
BlockShift
Item WheelAlt
Enter Bloodraven FormCtrl
DashV
Reset Camera/Lock-onQ
Switch Lock-on: LeftTab
Switch Lock-on: RightE
ShortcutY
Twin Blades1
Open MenuESC

While using a keyboard and mouse poses no issues, using a controller feels better. If you’re on PC, you can use any controller that works with Windows. If you’re on a console, you’re locked to the default setup.

ControlPlayStationXbox
Move ForwardLS upLS up
Move BackwardLS downLS down
Move LeftLS leftLS left
Move RightLS rightLS right
Light AttackSquareX
Heavy AattackTriangleY
JumpXA
Shuriken/InteractCircleB
Use Raven GearR1RB
PauseOptions ButtonMenu Button
Reset Camera/Lock-onR3RS
BlockR2RT
Item WheelL1LB
Enter Bloodraven FormL2LT
DashL3LS
Slide (while running)L3LS
CameraRSRS
ShortcutView buttonView buttoon
Twin BladesD-pad upD-pad up

How to change controls in Ninja Gaiden 4

Ninja Gaiden 4 controls
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If you’re unhappy with the default layout, you can change the controls for all input methods. Controllers have different presets available for you to choose from. If you want to change the controls for your keyboard/mouse, select an input method and press the new button you want to assign.


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