6/10 After smart remapping: 9/10
Here’s a solid, detailed piece on Cyberpunk 2077 ’s keyboard controls—covering their design, strengths, weaknesses, and how to optimize them. Cyberpunk 2077 is a sprawling RPG-shooter with dense city streets, quick hacking menus, vehicular combat, and nuanced stealth. Playing it on a keyboard and mouse isn’t just viable—it’s often superior to a controller for precision aiming and rapid inventory access. But the default keyboard layout? It’s a mixed bag of brilliant efficiency and baffling choices. cyberpunk 2077 keyboard controls
Now get out there, samurai. Just rebind dodge first. 6/10 After smart remapping: 9/10 Here’s a solid,
For pure shooting, quick hacking, and fluid movement, keyboard + mouse is the definitive way to play. Just don’t expect to win any street races without a controller. But the default keyboard layout
| Action | Default | Better Mapping | |--------|---------|----------------| | Dodge | Left Ctrl + direction (or double tap WASD) | (thumb on spacebar rests near Alt) | | Crouch (Hold) | C (toggle only) | Left Ctrl (hold to crouch, release to stand) | | Grenade | Middle Mouse | G (easier to find under index finger) | | Scan / Quick Hack | Tab | Caps Lock (toggle on/off, frees Tab for something else) | | Weapon Swap | Mouse Wheel | 1–4 keys (direct selection) | | Call Vehicle | Long press V | X (unused by default, easier thumb reach) |