What are the default controls for Fire Emblem Engage?

Fire Emblem Engage, a strategy game, maps 37 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Fire Emblem Engage?

Every Fire Emblem Engage 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 Fire Emblem Engage 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 Fire Emblem Engage resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fire Emblem Engage or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Fire Emblem Engage Nintendo Switch controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Fire Emblem Engage, 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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37 shortcuts

Map 12

Action	Switch
Confirm / select	`A`
Cancel / back	`B`
Open map menu	`+`
Unit details	`−`
Details (unit under cursor)	`X`
Cycle additional info (unit info / danger area)	`ZR`
Engage with Emblem	`+`
Cycle units	`L`then`R`
Cycle weapons (unit selected)	`L`then`R`
Skip enemy phase	`+`
Disengage	`+`
Cancel auto-battle	`X`

Somniel 10

Action	Switch
Somniel: action / interact	`A`
Somniel: dash	`R`
Somniel: open Somniel map	`X`
Somniel: open menu	`+`
Somniel: cycle map	`ZR`
Somniel: enter photo mode	`+`
Somniel: take photo	`L`then`R`
Somniel: polish ring	`A`
Somniel: polish ring firmly	`R`
Somniel: pet an animal	`A`

Preparations 7

Action	Switch
Start the battle	`+`
Optimize all (party list)	`L`
Cycle units (party list)	`R`
Bond effects (Emblem ring)	`ZR`
Manage / inherit skills	`ZR`
Sort list (class change)	`ZR`
Cycle item info (inventory / shop)	`X`

World map 4

Action	Switch
World map: fast travel to spot	`X`
World map: go to next chapter	`L`
World map: free camera	`ZL`
World map: zoom out	`ZR`

Story 4

Action	Switch
Auto-advance dialogue	`X`
Show text log	`D-Pad ↑`
Skip cutscene	`+`
Toggle cutscene subtitles	`Y`

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37 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

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Fire Emblem Engage controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Fire Emblem Engage?: Fire Emblem Engage, a strategy game, maps 37 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Fire Emblem Engage?: Every Fire Emblem Engage 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 Fire Emblem Engage 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 Fire Emblem Engage resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fire Emblem Engage or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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