AC Odyssey: Controls PS4, Xbox One
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This section contains information about the controls in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The following tables contain show the buttons used in the game, as well as additional info about controls.
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey control scheme:
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey control scheme for Xbox One:
- AC Odyssey Controls - PC version
- Additional control settings
Assassin's Creed Odyssey control scheme:
Movement | |
Secondary interaction - can be used for stunning an enemy, for example. | |
Camera Controls | |
Change the camera position | |
Photo Mode - you can manipulate the camera, depth of field, apply filters, etc. | |
Melee Weapons power wheel This button is also used for the "Brace!" command at sea - hold the button when an enemy ship starts firing or is about to ram your own vessel. | |
Ranged Weapons power wheel Aiming with the bow (hold) Archers aboard Adrestia | |
Crouch Climb down to lower ledge Slow down or completely stop Adrestia | |
Dodge - hold for a full, long dodge; useful when an enemy delivers a powerful attack. Change Adrestia's speed. | |
Primary Interaction - opening chests, looting, using mechanisms, etc. Silent assassination - you have to walk towards an enemy unnoticed | |
Free running - you can either press the button only when you need to climb a single obstacle or hold it down to achieve a fluid free run. Increase Adrestia's speed. The fastest rowing and ramming with Adrestia - hold. | |
Strong melee attack Shooting the bow Drop item or body Fire arrows or javelins from Adrestia | |
Fast melee attack Fire Adrestia's projectile. | |
Parrying blows - press the combination of these buttons, when the enemy is delivering their attack. | |
Perform recon with Ikaros the eagle. You can tag enemies and important spots. The eagle can fly pretty fast, but it can also hover over an area. Revelation - scan the area searching for interactive objects. You need to buy the Revelation skill first. | |
Change ranged weapon - you have to unlock second bow slot first Stop / Resume Sea Shanties | |
Change melee weapon - you have to unlock the second melee slot first Activate the torch (hold). The torch is useful in caves and for setting things on fire Next Sea Shanty (aboard Adrestia) | |
Whistle - use for distracting and luring enemies Call the horse (hold) | |
Bring up the map window - you can then switch to other tabs, such as inventory, abilities, etc. Change time of the day (day/night) - hold | |
Pause menu |
Assassin's Creed Odyssey control scheme for Xbox One:
Movement | |
Secondary interaction - can be used for stunning an enemy, for example. | |
Camera Controls | |
Change camera position | |
Photo Mode - you can manipulate the camera, depth of field, apply filters, etc. | |
Melee Weapons power wheel This button is also used for the "Brace!" command at sea - hold the button when an enemy ship starts firing or is about to ram your own vessel. | |
Ranged Weapons power wheel Aiming with the bow (hold) Archers aboard Adrestia | |
Crouch Climb down to lower ledge Slow down or completely stop Adrestia | |
Dodge - hold for a full, long dodge; useful when an enemy delivers a powerful attack. Change Adrestia's speed. | |
Primary Interaction - opening chests, looting, using mechanisms, etc. Silent assassination - you have to walk towards an enemy unnoticed | |
Free running - you can either press the button only when you need to climb a single obstacle, or hold it down to achieve a fluid free run. Increase Adrestia's speed. The fastest rowing and ramming with Adrestia - hold. | |
Strong melee attack Shooting the bow Drop item or body Fire arrows or javelins from Adrestia | |
Fast melee attack Fire Adrestia's projectile. | |
Parrying blows - press the combination of these buttons, when the enemy is delivering their attack. | |
Perform recon with Ikaros the eagle. You can tag enemies and important spots. The eagle can fly pretty fast, but it can also hover over an area. Revelation - scan the area searching for interactive objects. You need to buy the Revelation skill first. | |
Change ranged weapon - you have to unlock second bow slot first Stop / Resume Sea Shanties | |
Change melee weapon - you have to unlock the second melee slot first Activate the torch (hold). The torch is useful in caves and for setting things on fire Next Sea Shanty (aboard Adrestia) | |
Whistle - use for distracting and luring enemies Call the horse (hold) | |
Bring up the map window - you can then switch to other tabs, such as inventory, abilities, etc. Change time of the day (day/night) - hold | |
Pause menu |
AC Odyssey Controls - PC version
Controls in the PC version of AC Odyssey (keyboard and mouse) are slightly more complicated than on the controller and have been divided into several categories: general controls, combat, ship, eagle, keyboard shortcuts.
General controls
Movement | |
Climb / Parkour Up | |
Climb Down / Crouch / Rear Mount | |
Auto movement / Horse follows road | |
Mount Horse / Dodge | |
Walk | |
Primary Interaction | |
Secondary Interaction | |
Torch / Switch Melee Weapon | |
Switch Ranged Weapon | |
Whistle / Call Mount | |
Meditate | |
Revelation | |
Attack | |
Shoot | |
Heavy Attack | |
Aim | |
Lock Target | |
Special Attack (Alternative Shoot) | |
Assassinate | |
Knock out | |
Parry | |
Switch Combat Abilities | |
Ability 1 | |
Ability 2 | |
Ability 3 | |
Ability 4 |
Ship
Travel Speed | |
Accelerate | |
Decelerate | |
Aim Arrows / Javelins | |
Shoot Arrows / Throw Javelins | |
Fire Shot | |
Brace | |
Boarding | |
Shuffle Sea Shanties |
Eagle
Call Ikaros | |
Mark | |
Hover | |
Accelerate | |
Attack | |
Interact | |
Hide icons |
Keyboard shortcuts
Quests | |
Inventory | |
Abilities | |
Ship | |
Mercenaries | |
Cultists | |
Map | |
Back / Return | |
Performance Metrics | |
Photo mode | |
Quick Save | |
Quick Load |
Additional control settings
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey doesn't offer an extensive system for changing the controls, but there are some parameters that can be adjusted:
- Control Schemes - you can flip through complete schemes to find the one that suits you best.
- X Axis, Y Axis - you can change the sensitivity and invert both axes in the game.
- Vibration - turn controller vibration on or off.
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