What are the default controls for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening?

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, a adventure game, maps 12 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: Link's Awakening?

Every The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 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: Link's Awakening 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: Link's Awakening resource?

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

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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Nintendo Switch Controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, 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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12 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

Movement 4

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Jump (Roc's Feather)	`Y▲YX`
Dash (Pegasus Boots)	`LTL2L2ZL`
Camera / Look around	`R-Stick`

System 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Action / Talk / Lift / Read	`B●BA`
Map	`ViewShareView−`
Pause / Save Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`

Items 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Use Item X	`Y▲YX`
Use Item Y	`X■XY`
Items Menu / Equip	`MenuOptionsMenu+`

Combat 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Sword Attack	`A✕AB`
Shield (raise to block)	`RTR2R2ZR`

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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening?: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, a adventure game, maps 12 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: Link's Awakening?: Every The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 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: Link's Awakening 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: Link's Awakening resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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