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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