What are the default controls for Assassin's Creed?

Assassin's Creed, a action game, uses 17 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Assassin's Creed controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Assassin's Creed's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Assassin's Creed controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Assassin's Creed resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Assassin's Creed or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Assassin's Creed Keyboard controls

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The first Assassin's Creed maps Altaïr's body onto four buttons — head, weapon hand, free hand and legs — and changes what each does with the context. Ubisoft's PC manual calls it the “animus control scheme”, and the keys below are its documented defaults.

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Layout

Movement 5

Action	Shortcut
Forward	`W`
High Profile	`RMB`
Backward	`S`
Left	`A`
Right	`D`

Puppeteering 5

Action	Shortcut
Weapon Hand Action	`LMB`
Free Hand Action	`Shift`
Head Action	`E`
Leg Action	`Z`
Target Lock	`F`

Weapons 4

Action	Shortcut
Hidden Blade	`2`
Short Blade and Throwing Knives	`1`
Sword	`3`
Fists	`4`

Camera & Menus 3

Action	Shortcut
Map	`T`
Centre Camera	`C`
Pause	`G`

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17 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Assassin's Creed's control settings.

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Assassin's Creed controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Assassin's Creed?: Assassin's Creed, a action game, uses 17 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Assassin's Creed controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Assassin's Creed's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Assassin's Creed controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Assassin's Creed resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Assassin's Creed or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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