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Assassin's Creed Origins Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default keyboard, mouse and controller controls for Assassin's Creed Origins, Ubisoft's open-world action-RPG set in Ptolemaic Egypt, read from the game's own Options > Controls screens. Combat puts the heavy attack on Shift+left click and lock-on on the middle mouse button, gear sits on the number keys (torch, melee, ranged, tool), and Senu, mounts and boats each get their own set of bindings. Everything can be remapped from the same menu.
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All Assassin's Creed Origins controls
55 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Assassin's Creed Origins's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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53 shortcuts
Movement 18
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Camera Control | Mouse |
| Climb Up / Parkour | Alt |
| Move Forward | W |
| Climb Down | C |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Walk | Z |
| Auto Movement | X |
| Mount Auto Drive | X |
| Camera Up / Down / Left / Right | UPthenDOWNthenLEFTthenRIGHT |
| Boat Accelerate | Space |
| Chariot: Accelerate | W |
| Chariot: Brake | Space |
| Chariot: Boost | Shift |
| Chariot: Ramming | E |
| Chariot: Look Back | Q |
Exploration 16
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Interaction | E |
| Call Senu (Eagle) | V |
| Whistle / Call Mount | Q |
| Switch Melee Weapon | 2 |
| Switch Ranged Weapon | 3 |
| Secondary Interaction | R |
| Animus Pulse | V |
| Senu: Mark | LMB |
| Equip Torch | 1 |
| Equip Tool | 4 |
| Senu: Hover | RMB |
| Fast Travel (from Senu) | E |
| Senu: Accelerate | Shift |
| Senu: Harass | F |
| Pass Time | M |
| Senu: Hide Icons | Space |
Combat 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Light Attack | LMB |
| Heavy Attack | ShiftLMB |
| Shield | Shift |
| Dodge | Space |
| Aim Bow | RMB |
| Shoot | LMB |
| Overpower Attack | ShiftF |
| Parry | E |
| Lock Target | MMB |
| Smoke Screen | R |
Misc 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Map | M |
| Quests | Tab |
| Gear | Y |
| Abilities | U |
| Inventory | I |
| Photo Mode | F3 |
| Performance Metrics | F1 |
Stealth 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Assassinate | F |
| Crouch | C |
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Movement 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Camera Control | R-Stick |
| Climb Up / Parkour | A✕A |
| Climb Down | B●B |
Exploration 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Primary Interaction | Y▲Y |
| Call Senu (Eagle) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Whistle / Call Mount | D-Pad ↓ |
| Switch Melee Weapon | D-Pad → |
| Switch Ranged Weapon | D-Pad ← |
| Secondary Interaction | LSL3L3 |
Combat 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Light Attack | RBR1R1 |
| Heavy Attack | RTR2R2 |
| Shield | LBL1L1 |
| Dodge | X■X |
| Aim Bow | LTL2L2 |
| Shoot | RTR2R2 |
| Lock Target | RSR3R3 |
| Drop Object / Body | RTR2R2 |
Misc 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Map | ViewShareView |
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Photo Mode | LSL3L3RSR3R3 |
Stealth 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Assassinate | Y▲Y |
| Crouch | B●B |
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Assassin's Creed Origins controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Assassin's Creed Origins?
- Assassin's Creed Origins, a action game, uses 55 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Assassin's Creed Origins controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Assassin's Creed Origins's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Assassin's Creed Origins support a controller?
- Yes — Assassin's Creed Origins has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Assassin's Creed Origins controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Assassin's Creed Origins also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Assassin's Creed Origins resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Assassin's Creed Origins or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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