Ubisoft is starting 2025 with its first major release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This next-generation jump for the Anvil engine introduces ray-tracing for PC and consoles, and it’s a technical showcase with plenty to like.

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As usual, Ubisoft has several settings that players can adjust regarding visuals, accessibility, the interface, and their controls. If you need a reference to the default scheme, here are the complete controls for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, whether you’re playing on PC, Xbox Series S|X, or the PS5.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Complete Controls for Controller

Here are the default controls for Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Xbox and PlayStation controllers.

ActionXboxPlayStationMovementLeft ThumbstickLeft ThumbstickCamera ControlRight ThumbstickRight ThumbstickInventoryMenu ButtonMenu ButtonWorldView ButtonTouchpadHeavy AttackRTR2ShootRTR2Aim / Ranged AbilitiesLTL2Parry / DeflectLBL1Grappling Hook (Naoe)LBL1Light AttackRBR1AssassinateRBR1InteractYTriangleDodge / RollBCircleParkourAXCrouchXSquareProneX (Hold)Square (Hold)HealD-pad UpD-pad UpSwap WeaponD-pad RightD-pad RightWhistleD-pad DownD-pad DownCall Mount (Hold)D-pad Down (Hold)D-pad Down (Hold)Objective HelpersD-pad LeftD-pad Left

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

Here are the default controls for Assassin’s Creed Shadows if you’re playing on a keyboard and mouse.

Movement

ActionInputMove ForwardWMove BackwardSMove LeftAMove RightDParkour UpSpacebarDrop Down / DiveCtrlCrouchCProneC (Hold)Auto-MovementZWalkWalk SprintSprintLeft Shift

Actions

ActionInputPrimary InteractionEWhistleXCall MountX (Hold)Eagle Vision (Naoe)V (Hold)DismountC (Hold)Swap WeaponsRGrappling Hook (Naoe)Q

Shortcuts

ActionInputObjectivesOWorldMInventoryIMasteryYCodexPHUD Toggle`Objective HelpersTabPathfinderTab (Hold)

General

ActionInputLight AttackLeft Mouse ButtonHeavy AttackLeft Mouse Button + Left ShiftAssassinateFHealHDodge / RollAltParry / DeflectQLock TargetMiddle Mouse ButtonWeapon Ability 12Weapon Ability 23Character Ability1

Actions

ActionInputAim / Ranged AbilitiesRight Mouse Button (Hold)ShootLeft Mouse ButtonTool / Ammo 11Tool / Ammo 22Tool / Ammo 33Tool / Ammo 44All Ability 15All Ability 26

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Controller Support on PC

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has native support for the following controllers and input types on PC:

  • Keyboard and mouse
  • DualSense Controller
  • DualSense Edge Controller
  • DualShock 4 Controller
  • Luna Controller
  • Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
  • Xbox Wireless Controller

This basically covers all mainstream controllers out there, and the game has proper in-game prompts to reflect the connected controller type.

Can You Rebind Controls in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Yes, you can completely rebind the controls in Assassin’s Creed Shadows no matter which input type you’re playing on.

Screenshot by Prima Games

Overall, Ubisoft has done a great job again by supporting multiple input types, offering in-depth customization and rebinding support.

Assassin's Creed Shadows