Controls

The following list is of the default controls in Dead Cells. Controls can be rebound in the settings.

It is recommended to play with a controller.

Controller controls
Note: These are the controls under Microsoft's button layout, which means that A and B are swapped and X and Y are swapped compared to a Nintendo controller.

Advanced Maneuvers
Down + Jump: Drop through platforms (if standing on a platform), jump attack (if in mid-air and not too close to the ground)

Jump + Roll: Mid-air roll

Up or Down: While on a chain or vine, climb up or down

Special Action 1: Swap weapons (in pause menu), Change sort order (in the Collector's interface)

Special Action 2: Swap skills (in pause menu), Toggle visibility of unavailable items (in the Collector's interface)