Keyboard keybinds and shortcuts guide for "Hitman 3"
This guide organizes the key bindings and shortcuts available when using keyboard controls in the PC version of the stealth action game "Hitman 3" by category. It lists frequently used shortcuts for basic controls, combat, interactions, and more.
Posted at: 2025.11.20
Movement & basic controls
The basic avatar controls in Hitman 3 use standard first-person shooter (FPS) inputs like WASD, so anyone familiar with FPS games will be able to get used to them quickly.
Some actions are mapped differently, such as "Space = Cover," so pay special attention to those differences.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Forward | W |
| Backward | S |
| Move left | A |
| Move right | D |
| Run (hold) | Shift |
| Walk slowly (hold) | Alt |
| Crouch | C |
| Take cover | Space |
Interaction & actions
Core in-game actions such as use/interact and item handling are mapped to the E, F, and G keys, laid out close to the WASD cluster.
Because these frequently used keys are close together, it is easy to hit the wrong one at first, but the game displays key prompts on screen, so the correct inputs will become second nature as play continues.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact | E |
| Pick up (hold) | F |
| Use item (hold) | G |
| Drop item | Z |
| Place item (not in holster) | CAPSLOCK |
| Place item (Alt+E) | Left AltE |
| Inventory | I |
| Action (agility action) | X |
| Drag | B |
Combat & attacks
Combat does not occur very often in HITMAN 3, but learning the attack controls properly helps reduce the chances of failing a mission.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire | Left Click |
| Aim | Right Click |
| Reload | R |
| Melee | Q |
| Surrender (hold when prompted) | X |
| Precision aim (when scoped) | Shift |
| Zoom in | WHEEL_UP |
| Zoom out | WHEEL_DOWN |
| Next ammunition | X |
| Previous ammunition | Z |
Equipment & disguises
The disguise key bindings are surprisingly useful and worth memorizing.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Change disguise | T |
| Holster (stow weapon/item) | H |
| Retrieve from / return to briefcase | Y |
Camera & view
Camera position changes are easy to remember if associated with "View."
Because stealth is the core of HITMAN 3, camera control is used fairly often to check surroundings and should be mastered early.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Change camera position | V |
| Instinct | Ctrl |
Menu & UI
Finally, here are the menu-related key bindings.
The F1 key for "Objectives" and the M key for "Map" are used frequently and are worth committing to memory.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| View objectives | F1 |
| Show map | M |
| Menu / Pause | ESC |