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Assassins Creed Valhalla Controls for PC, PS4 & Xbox One

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is intense – the game features a Viking story this time. Putting you inside the shoes of a lost king, you will be the true assassin this time. The game is coming on PC and console platforms. In this guide, you can learn about all the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla keyboard controls and also PlayStation and Xbox controls. Basic combat controls, movements, and using of abilities all are added here.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla PC Controls Guide – Keyboard Control Scheme

  • W – Move Forward
  • A – Move Left
  • S – Move Backward
  • D – Move Right
  • Q – Left Hand Action (Hold Q for Longship Brace)
  • E – Primary Interaction
  • R – Special Attack / Alternate Shoot (Call Region Panel). Also, use to Start and Stop River Shanty and change song.
  • Tab – Quest Menu.
  • Left Shift – Sprint / Lunge / Gallop
  • Left Ctrl – Walk
  • Left Alt – Dodge / Hold to Roll
  • Z – Hold to follow Road or River. Used for Auto Movement.
  • X – Whistle. Hold to call Mount.
  • C – Drop Down / Crouch / Dive. Hold to Dismount or release an object. Hold to remove all markers.
  • V – Call Raven. Hold to use Odin’s Sight, the scanner that reveals nearby enemies and items.
  • B – Hold to put on Cloak.
  • N – Start Fishing.
  • T – Hold to lit Torch. Also, use for Switching river stories.
  • F – Secondary Interaction. Assassinate or Focus Camera.
  • Right Shift + T – Swap Weapon.
  • U – Abilities Menu.
  • I – Inventory Menu.
  • O – Order Menu.
  • P – Codex Menu.
  • M – World Map.
  • Enter – Hold for Cinematic Camera.
  • K – Hold to Meditate.
  • J – Call Longship. Hold to use Horn or Start Raid.
  • H – Use Ration.
  • G – Quick Actions Wheel.

Ability Keyboard Controls:

  • 1 – Use Ability 1
  • 2 – Use Ability 2
  • 3 – Use Ability 3
  • 4 – Use Ability 4
  • 5 – Use Ability 5
  • F1 – Performance Panel
  • F3 – Photo Mode
  • F5 – Quick Save
  • F9 – Quick Load
  • F12 – Tobii Eye Calibration.

Mouse Combat Controls:

  • Left Click – Light Attack, Shoot Bow, or Place Marker.
  • Shift + Left Click – Heavy Attack. Hold to Aim.
  • Right Click – Hold for Ranged Abilities. Hold to be in Stationery Mode.
  • Scroll Key – Click to Lock Target.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Xbox Controls Guide

  • LB – Left Hand Attack.
  • LT – AIM Bow or Use Special Abilities.
  • RB – Light Attack or Assassinate.
  • RT – Heavy Attack / Special Abilities / Shoot Bow.
  • View Button – World Map
  • Menu Button – Pause Menu
  • Y – Interact or Carry
  • B – Crouch
  • A – Parkour Up / Swim Up
  • X – Dodge or Roll
  • Left Joystick – Navigate & Sprinting
  • Right Joystick – Move around for Camera. Press and Hold for Odin’s Sight. Click to Lock on Target.
  • D-pad Up – Raven Mode
  • D-pad Left – Whistle / Call Horse
  • D-pad Right – Use Health Ration or Heal
  • D-pad Down – Quick Select Menu (Hold) / Quick Action Wheel
  • Press L + R – Photo Mode

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla PS4 Controls Guide

  • L1 – Left Hand Attack.
  • L2 – AIM Bow or Use Special Abilities.
  • R1 – Light Attack or Assassinate.
  • R2 – Heavy Attack / Special Abilities / Shoot Bow.
  • Touchpad – World Map
  • Options – Pause Menu
  • Triangle – Interact or Carry
  • Square – Dodge or Roll
  • X – Leap or Climb
  • Circle – Crouch
  • Left Joystick – Move Around. Press Left for Stamina
  • Right Joystick – Move around for Camera. Press and Hold for Odin’s Sight. Click to Lock on Target.
  • D-pad Up – Raven Mode
  • D-pad Left – Whistle / Call Horse
  • D-pad Right – Use Health Ration
  • D-pad Down – Quick Select Menu (Hold)
  • L + R – Photo Mode

Focus on learning the keys that contribute in combat and dodging. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has a ton of enemies waiting, it’s the Viking era so things are never easy.

Once you get a hang of these controls, you will be able to complete Raids, fight boss battles and progress further quickly! Plus, there’s also the Romance aspect to it – check out our AC Valhalla Romance guide to know how to romance and break up.

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