All Game Controls for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Zelda: TotK)
Below are the game controls for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Zelda: TotK), including exploration and battle controls.
Basic Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Move, Select | Left Stick |
| Move Camera, Switch Porch Page, Weapon and Shield Selection, Move Telescope, Rotate Pouch Screen | Right Stick |
| Action Button (Speak, Pick Item, Examine), Decide | A Button |
| Dash, Cancel, Fast Text | B Button |
| Jump | X Button |
| Attack, Reorder Pouch Screen | Y Button |
| Throw Weapons | R Button |
| Unleash Bow | ZR Button |
| Use Seeker Item | L Button |
| Focus (Lock-On), Hold Shield | ZL Button |
| Select Seeker Item | ▲ directional Button |
| Whistle | ▼ directional Button |
| Switch Weapon (Bow) | ▶ directional Button |
| Switch Weapon (Arrow) | ◀ directional Button |
| Open Porch | + Button |
| Open Map | – Button |
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Battle Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack | Y Button |
| Continuous Attack | Y Button multiple times |
| Dash Attack | Y Button during Dash |
| Jump Attack | Jump and press the Y Button |
| Tame Attack | Hold Y Button |
| Rotating Slash | Turn Left Stick and press the Y Button |
| Rush Attack | Dodge and press the Y Button |
| Fuiuchi? | Get close to the enemy and press the Y Button |
| Throw Weapon | Hold R Button |
| Arrow Shot | Hold ZR Button |
| Hold Shield | ZL Button |
| Perfect Guard | ZL Button and press the A Button |
| Shield Surf | ZL Button + A Button + X Button |
| Side Jump | ZL Button + Left Stick (Move Horizontally) + X Button |
| Baku Sora? | ZL Button + Left Stick (Move Down) + X Button |
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Gliding Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Open Parasail | X Button |
| Close Parasail | B Button |
| Arrow Shot | Hold ZR Button |
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Climbing Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Jump | X Button |
| Remove hand | B Button |
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Swimming Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Acceleration | X Button |
| Spin Attack | Y Button (Zora’s Helmet must be equipped) |
Riding Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Change Direction | Left Stick |
| Acceleration | A Button |
| Deceleration | Lower Left Stick |
| Jump | Y Button |
| Parasail | Hold ZR Button |
| Appease | L Button |
| Ride Horse | A Button |
| Get off the Horse | B Button |
| Jump from the Horse | X Button |
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Shield Surfing Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Change Direction | Left Stick and Right Stick |
| Acceleration | Upper Left Stick |
| Deceleration | Lower Left Stick |
| Jump | X Button |
| Parasail | X Button while Jumping |
| Spin Attack | Y Button |
| Unleash a bow | ZR Button |
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Can you change the game controls?
Open In-Game Options
Open the menu using the + Button and select “Options” from the “System” Menu. Not all commands can be changed.
Open Nintendo Switch Controller Settings
You can change the button assignments by selecting “Setting”. Then go to “Controller and Sensors” and choose “Change Button Assignment”.
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| How to Unlock Ultrahand | How to Unlock Fuse |
| How to Unlock Ascend | How to Unlock Ascend |
| How to Unlock Camera | How to Unlock Paraglider |
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The map is driving me nuts. The little circular map to the bottom right on the screen, how can I make it be still. I don’t need or want this to be ever moving as I move. I want it to be stationary. Any idea how to change this? I have tried everything I know Thanks!