The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch controls
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The complete default keyboard control scheme for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, grouped by category and free to read. These are the game's default bindings — most can be remapped in the in-game settings.
All The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom controls
Movement 4
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Jump | X |
| Sprint / Cancel | B |
| Crouch (Sneak) | LS |
Combat 4
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Attack | Y |
| Focus / Lock-On (Shield) | ZL |
| Aim & Shoot Bow | ZR |
| Throw Weapon | R |
System 3
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Action / Interact | A |
| Open Purah Pad / Menu | + |
| Open Map | − |
Abilities 3
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Right-Hand Ability | L |
| Open Ability Wheel | LthenR-Stick |
| Fuse | LthenY |
Items 2
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Select Bow / Arrow | D-Pad → |
| Whistle (Call Horse) | D-Pad ↓ |
Camera 1
| Action | Switch |
|---|---|
| Camera | R-Stick |
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17 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a adventure game, maps 17 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
- What buttons do you use in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
- Every The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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