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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