What are the default controls for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a adventure game, maps 18 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

Every The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.

Can you remap The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Nintendo Switch · 18 default controls

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, grouped by category and free to read. These are the game's default bindings — most can be remapped in the in-game settings.

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All The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild controls

18 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

Movement 6

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Jump / Climb	`Y▲YX`
Sprint / Cancel	`A✕AB`
Action / Grab / Climb Down	`B●BA`
Sneak / Crouch	`LSL3L3LS`
Whistle	`D-Pad ↓`

Combat 4

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Attack	`X■XY`
Guard / Lock-On	`LTL2L2ZL`
Draw Bow / Aim	`RTR2R2ZR`
Throw Weapon	`RBR1R1R`

Camera 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move Camera	`R-Stick`
Scope / Telescope	`RSR3R3RS`

Runes 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Use Rune	`LBL1L1L`
Select Rune	`D-Pad ↑`

Items 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Switch Weapon	`D-Pad →`
Switch Shield	`D-Pad ←`

System 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Inventory / Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Map	`ViewShareView−`

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a adventure game, maps 18 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?: Every The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
Can you remap The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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