What are the default controls for Splatoon 3?

Splatoon 3, a shooter game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Splatoon 3?

Every Splatoon 3 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 Splatoon 3 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 Splatoon 3 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Splatoon 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch controls

Nintendo Switch
14 default controls
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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Splatoon 3, 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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System 5

Action	Switch
Confirm in menus	`A`
Pause / open menu	`−`
In-battle options menu	`+`
Signal "This way!"	`D-Pad ↑`
Signal "Booyah!"	`D-Pad ↓`

Movement 3

Action	Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Swim / submerge (Squid Form)	`ZL`
Jump	`B`

Combat 3

Action	Switch
Shoot main weapon	`ZR`
Throw sub weapon	`R`
Activate special weapon	`RS`

Camera 2

Action	Switch
Aim camera (motion by default)	`R-Stick`
Reset / center camera	`Y`

Map 1

Action	Switch
Open map	`X`

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

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Splatoon 3 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Splatoon 3?: Splatoon 3, a shooter game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Splatoon 3?: Every Splatoon 3 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 Splatoon 3 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 Splatoon 3 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Splatoon 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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