TotK | Controls Settings - How To Change | Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom

Control list for the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Guide includes the basic controls, combat controls, how to change the controls, control mapping, underwater controls, and more!

Basic Controls

Button	Action
	Interaction button (Talk, Pick Up, Examine)
	Dash, cancel, and speeds up dialogue text
	Jump
	Arming, attacking, and rearranging the inventory screen
	Movement, selection
Press	Crouch
	Camera rotation, pouch page switching, selection of weapons & shields
Press	Scope, rotating mode during inventory screen
	Right-Hand Ability activation
	Lock On (Shield in position)
	Throwing weapons
	Draws the bow
	Purah Pad
	Whistle
	Normal: Shield selection screen When using the bow: Arrow selection screen
	Normal: Weapon selection screen When using the bow: Bow selection screen
	Open inventory
	Opens map

Combat & Weapon Action Controls

Button	Action
	Normal attack
Quick presses	Continous attack
During the dash,	Dash attack
While jumping or falling,	Jump Slash
long press	Charged Attack
Press & hold + Release	Throws your weapon
When you are sneaking or otherwise unnoticed by the enemy Behind the enemy, press to attack	Sneakstrike
+ Side + Just evade when matching the enemy's attack	Side Hop
+ Under + Just evade when matching the enemy's attack	Backflip
Evade + quick presses	Flurry Rush Attack
1 Turn + Y Button Only when the Sword is equipped	Rotating slash
	Shoots the bow
Sword or at the time you use the sword	Shield block
+ Match the enemy's attack	Perfect Guard
+ +	Shield Surf

Underwater Controls

Button	Action
	Accelerates

Air Controls

Button	Action
	Open Paraglider
	Close Paraglider
	Shoots the bow
	Dive (from a high ledge)
while diving	Accelerate

Cliff Climbing Controls

Button	Action
	Jump
	Let go of your hold

Control Mapping - How To Change Controls

Change It From The Options

Jump Button Switching Is Possible

The only controller-related setting in the game that you can change is the jump button. The X jump button and the B cancel button are interchangeable.

Minor Changes Can Be Made On The Switch Itself

More detailed settings can also be made from Switch Settings → Controller and Sensors. However, note that this will affect other games.

The Default Setting Is Fine

It is recommended to play with the default settings without changing them. However, there are some options, such as the camera, that may differ based on your preferences, so change them is necessary.

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Useful Articles From Beginning To Endgame

Main Quests	Map List	Shrines	Skyview Towers
Early Game Guide	Korok Seeds	Best Food	Rupee Farming
Horse Guide	Inventory Expansion	Battery Upgrade	Zonai Devices
Equipment & Items
Weapons	Repair Weapon	Reroll Weapon	Best Weapons
Armor/ Clothes	Armor Set	Upgrade Armor	Best Armor
Set Bonus	Master Sword	Hylian Shield	Best Equipment
Bows	Arrows Farming	Bomb Flower	Best Fuse
Maps & Collections
Geoglyphs	Great Fairy	Device Dispenser	Sage's Will
Rock Octorok	Forge Construct	Malanya	Hudson Sign
Cave	Well	Schematics	Old Map
Stable	Bargainer Statue	Horned Statue	Goddess Statue
Misko’s Treasure	Shadow Soldier	Poe	Bubbul Gem
Light Dragon	Dinraal	Farosh	Naydra

Link's New Abilities

Ultrahand	Fuse	Ascend
Recall	Autobuild

Things To Know

Purah Pad - Uses & Abilities

Equipment Related

Farming & Cooking

Horse Related

Map Related

Zonai Related

Combat, Skills, and Controls

System and Others