What are the default controls for Fire Emblem: Three Houses?

Fire Emblem: Three Houses, a strategy game, maps 16 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: Three Houses?

Every Fire Emblem: Three Houses 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: Three Houses 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: Three Houses resource?

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

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Nintendo Switch controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Fire Emblem: Three Houses, 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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Battle 6

Action	Switch
Reveal danger area (enemy range)	`ZR`
Check status / unit details	`X`
Cycle character details	`L`
View unit info	`R`
Select weapon / combat art	`Y`
Check inventory (hold)	`ZL`

Map 5

Action	Switch
Move cursor / navigate	`L-Stick`
Confirm / open turn menu	`A`
Cancel / back	`B`
Zoom out / battle conditions	`−`
Zoom in	`+`

Monastery 4

Action	Switch
Monastery: interact / confirm	`A`
Monastery: dash / run (hold)	`Y`
Monastery: menu / character info	`X`
Monastery: view full map	`R`

System 1

Action	Switch
Reset camera	`RS`

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

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Fire Emblem: Three Houses?: Fire Emblem: Three Houses, a strategy game, maps 16 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: Three Houses?: Every Fire Emblem: Three Houses 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: Three Houses 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: Three Houses resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fire Emblem: Three Houses or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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