Default controller layout for Halo 5: Guardians, 343 Industries' Xbox One exclusive shooter. It covers firing, grenades, the Spartan abilities (Thruster Pack, Clamber, Slide, Spartan Charge and Ground Pound) and the D-pad grenade and campaign commands. Other button layouts such as Southpaw and Bumper Jumper can be chosen in the game's settings.
All Halo 5: Guardians controls
Combat 8
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RT |
| Smart-Link (Hold to Zoom) | LT |
| Melee Attack / Spartan Charge | RB |
| Throw Grenade | LB |
| Change Zoom Level | LS |
| Ground Pound (Hold Melee) | RB |
| Next Grenade | D-Pad → |
| Previous Grenade | D-Pad ← |
Movement 4
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Jump / Clamber | A |
| Thruster Pack | B |
| Sprint | LS |
| Crouch / Slide | RS |
Actions 2
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Action / Reload | X |
| Switch Weapon | Y |
Campaign 2
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Issue Orders (Campaign) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Tracking (Campaign) | D-Pad ↓ |
Menus 2
| Action | Xbox |
|---|---|
| Pause | Menu |
| Scoreboard | View |
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18 actions mapped to the Xbox controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.
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Halo 5: Guardians controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Halo 5: Guardians?
- Halo 5: Guardians, a shooter game, maps 18 actions to the Xbox controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
- What buttons do you use in Halo 5: Guardians?
- Every Halo 5: Guardians action is mapped to its Xbox 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 Halo 5: Guardians controls?
- These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Xbox's system button-mapping options.
- Is this an official Halo 5: Guardians resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Halo 5: Guardians or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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