is it possible to map actions and axes in the player controller rather than in the character, and if yes can someone explain the process of doing it.

Not only is it possible, it’s where it should be. Override SetupInputComponent in your player controller and do all the bindings there. Eg. (pseudo): void AMyPlayerController::SetupInputComponent() { Super::SetupInputComponent(); this->InputComponent->BindAction("Walk", EInputEvent::IE_Pressed,…