What are the default controls for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a adventure game, maps 17 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: Tears of the Kingdom?

Every The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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: Tears of the Kingdom 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: Tears of the Kingdom resource?

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

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch Controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, 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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17 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	`Y▲YX`
Sprint / Cancel	`A✕AB`
Crouch (Sneak)	`LSL3L3LS`

Combat 4

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Attack	`X■XY`
Focus / Lock-On (Shield)	`LTL2L2ZL`
Aim & Shoot Bow	`RTR2R2ZR`
Throw Weapon	`RBR1R1R`

System 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Action / Interact	`B●BA`
Open Purah Pad / Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Open Map	`ViewShareView−`

Abilities 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Right-Hand Ability	`LBL1L1L`
Open Ability Wheel	`LBL1L1L`then`R-Stick`
Fuse	`LBL1L1L`then`X■XY`

Items 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Select Bow / Arrow	`D-Pad →`
Whistle (Call Horse)	`D-Pad ↓`

Camera 1

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Camera	`R-Stick`

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a adventure game, maps 17 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: Tears of the Kingdom?: Every The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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: Tears of the Kingdom 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: Tears of the Kingdom resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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