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Assassin's Creed Shadows Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, parkour, combat, stealth, tools and Eagle Vision, plus the menu and interface shortcuts you need to play as Naoe and Yasuke across feudal Japan.
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All Assassin's Creed Shadows controls
38 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Assassin's Creed Shadows's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
38 shortcuts
Interface 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Interaction | E |
| Open Pause Menu | Esc |
| Open World Map | M |
| Open Inventory | I |
| Open Objectives | O |
| Photo Mode | F3 |
| Open Mastery | Y |
| Open Codex | P |
| Objective Helpers | Tab |
| Pathfinder (hold) | Tab |
| Toggle HUD | ` |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint / Gallop | Shift |
| Walk (hold) | Ctrl |
| Auto-Move / Auto-Travel | Z |
Combat 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Light Attack / Shoot / Throw | LMB |
| Heavy Attack | ShiftLMB |
| Parry / Deflect | Q |
| Dodge / Roll | Alt |
| Aim / Ranged Abilities / Observe (hold) | RMB |
| Lock Target | MMB |
| Heal | H |
Tools 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Eagle Vision (hold) | V |
| Swap Weapon | R |
| Character Ability / Tool 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Ability 1 / Tool 2 | 2 |
| Weapon Ability 2 / Tool 3 | 3 |
| Tool / Ammo 4 | 4 |
| Call Mount (hold) | X |
Stealth 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Assassinate | F |
| Crouch | C |
| Prone (hold) | C |
| Whistle | X |
Parkour 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Parkour Up / Climb / Jump | Space |
| Parkour Down / Drop Down / Dive | Ctrl |
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27 shortcuts
Interface 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Primary Interaction | X■XY |
| Open Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Open World Map | ViewShareView− |
| Open Inventory | Y▲YX |
| Open Objectives | Y▲YX |
| Pathfinder (hold) | D-Pad ↓ |
Movement 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Gallop | LSL3L3LS |
Combat 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Light Attack / Shoot / Throw | RBR1R1R |
| Heavy Attack | RTR2R2ZR |
| Parry / Deflect | LBL1L1L |
| Dodge / Roll | B●BA |
| Aim / Ranged Abilities / Observe (hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Lock Target | RSR3R3RS |
| Heal | D-Pad ↑ |
Tools 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Eagle Vision (hold) | RSR3R3RS |
| Swap Weapon | D-Pad ← |
| Call Mount (hold) | D-Pad → |
Stealth 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Assassinate | RBR1R1R |
| Crouch | B●BA |
| Prone (hold) | B●BA |
| Whistle | D-Pad → |
Parkour 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Parkour Up / Climb / Jump | A✕AB |
| Parkour Down / Drop Down / Dive | B●BA |
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Assassin's Creed Shadows controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Assassin's Creed Shadows?
- Assassin's Creed Shadows, a action game, uses 38 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Assassin's Creed Shadows controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Assassin's Creed Shadows's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Assassin's Creed Shadows support a controller?
- Yes — Assassin's Creed Shadows has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Assassin's Creed Shadows controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Assassin's Creed Shadows also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Assassin's Creed Shadows resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Assassin's Creed Shadows or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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