Assassin's Creed Unity Keyboard & Controller Controls
Assassin's Creed Unity is Ubisoft's 2014 open-world action-adventure set in Revolutionary Paris, starring Arno Dorian. It splits parkour into explicit Free-Run Up and Free-Run Down inputs and adds a dedicated parry, so most buttons do double duty: the same input interacts on the ground and parries in a fight. The keyboard column below is the game's default PC mapping; the controller column is the default Xbox One layout from the game's official in-game manual.
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All Assassin's Creed Unity controls
42 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Assassin's Creed Unity's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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37 shortcuts
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Attack | LMB |
| Parry | E |
| Dodge | Space |
| Low-Profile Assassination | LMB |
| High-Profile Assassination | ShiftLMB |
| Reload Ranged Weapon | R |
| Strong Attack (hold, requires skill) | LMB |
| Staggering Strike (hold, requires skill) | Space |
| Exit Fight Mode (hold) | Shift |
Tools & Quick Selection 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Tool / Throw Bomb | F |
| Use Medicine / Healing Potion | Q |
| Use Skill / Ability | Z |
| Equip Phantom Blade | 1 |
| Equip Ranged Weapon | 3 |
| Equip Berserker Blade | 2 |
| Equip Smoke Bomb | 4 |
| Equip Stun Grenade | 5 |
| Equip Firecracker | 6 |
| Equip Poison Gas | 7 |
| Equip Money Pouch | 8 |
| Equip Boost | 9 |
Movement & Free-Running 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint / High Profile (hold) | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Camera / Look | Mouse |
| Free-Run Up (hold) | ShiftSpace |
| Free-Run Down / Leap of Faith (hold) | ShiftE |
| Crouch / Stealth Mode (hold) | Ctrl |
Interaction & Stealth 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Sheathe Weapon | E |
| Eagle Vision | V |
| Loot Body (hold) | E |
| Take Cover (while crouching) | Space |
| Skip Cinematic (hold) | E |
Camera & Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Map Menu | Tab |
| Re-center Camera | C |
| Look Around Freely (hold) | RMB |
| Hide or Display HUD (hold) | C |
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32 shortcuts
Combat 13
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Primary Attack | X■X |
| Parry | B●B |
| Dodge | A✕A |
| Low-Profile Assassination | X■X |
| High-Profile Assassination | RTR2R2X■X |
| Ranged Weapon Attack / Quick Shot | LBL1L1 |
| Reload Ranged Weapon | LSL3L3 |
| Strong Attack (hold, requires skill) | X■X |
| Free Aim (hold) | LBL1L1 |
| Fire Weapon (while free-aiming) | RTR2R2 |
| Staggering Strike (hold, requires skill) | A✕A |
| Exit Fight Mode (hold) | RTR2R2 |
| Mark Target (while free-aiming) | A✕A |
Tools & Quick Selection 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Tool / Throw Bomb | RBR1R1 |
| Use Medicine / Healing Potion | D-Pad ↑ |
| Use Skill / Ability | D-Pad ↓ |
Movement & Free-Running 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint / High Profile (hold) | RTR2R2 |
| Jump | A✕A |
| Camera / Look | R-Stick |
| Free-Run Up (hold) | RTR2R2A✕A |
| Free-Run Down / Leap of Faith (hold) | RTR2R2B●B |
| Crouch / Stealth Mode (hold) | LTL2L2 |
Interaction & Stealth 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Sheathe Weapon | B●B |
| Eagle Vision | Y▲Y |
| Loot Body (hold) | B●B |
| Take Cover (while crouching) | A✕A |
| Skip Cinematic (hold) | B●B |
Camera & Interface 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Map Menu | ViewShareView |
| Main Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Re-center Camera | RSR3R3 |
| Hide or Display HUD (hold) | RSR3R3 |
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Assassin's Creed Unity controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Assassin's Creed Unity?
- Assassin's Creed Unity, a action game, uses 42 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 Unity controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Assassin's Creed Unity's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Assassin's Creed Unity support a controller?
- Yes — Assassin's Creed Unity 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 Unity controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Assassin's Creed Unity 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 Unity resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Assassin's Creed Unity or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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