Controls for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are listed below. These controls govern character movement, combat moves, sign and potion usage, interactions with NPCs and the environment, and so on. You can find the default Controls for The Witcher 3 on the Playstation, PC, and Xbox here on this page.
The Witcher 3 Controls
PS4 Controls
PC Controls
Xbox One & PC Controller Controls
| Exploration and Combat | |
|---|---|
| Movement | Left Analog Stick |
| Call Horse | L3 |
| Look Around | Right Analog Stick |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | R3 |
| Draw/Sheath Steel Sword | D-Pad Left |
| Draw/Sheath Silver Sword | D-Pad Right |
| Consumable 1 | D-Pad Up |
| Consumable 2 | D-Pad Down |
| Quick Access Menu | L1 |
| Use Quick Access Item | R1 |
| Use Witcher Senses | L2 |
| Block/Counter (Combat Only) | Hold L2 |
| Cast Sign | R2 |
| Pause Menu | Options Button |
| Game Menu | Touchpad |
| Fast Attack | Square Button |
| Strong Attack | Triangle Button |
| Interact | X Button |
| Sprinting | Hold X Button |
| Jump/Climb Obstacles | Circle Button |
| Dodge | Circle Buttton + (optional) Tilt Left Analog Stick (During Combat) |
| Roll | X Button + (optional) Tilt Left Analog Stick (During Combat) |
| Horse Riding Controls | |
| Movement | Left Analog Stick |
| Look Around | Right Analog Stick |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | R3 |
| Draw/Sheath Steel Sword | D-Pad Left |
| Draw/Sheath Silver Sword | D-Pad Right |
| Consumable 1 | D-Pad Up |
| Consumable 2 | D-Pad Down |
| Quick Access Menu | L1 |
| Use Quick Access Item | R1 |
| Use Witcher Senses (Cannot use while Galloping) | L2 |
| Cast Axii Sign | R2 |
| Attack/Draw Sword | Square and Triangle Buttons |
| Canter | X Button (Hold) |
| Gallop | X Button (Tap once, then hold while moving) |
| Jump | Circle Button |
| Mount/Dismount | Circle Button (Hold) |
| Swimming and Diving Controls | |
| Movement | Left Analog Stick |
| Look Around | Right Analog Stick |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | R3 |
| Use Witcher Senses | L2 |
| Use Quick Access Item | R1 |
| Quick Access Menu | L1 |
| Consumable 1 | D-Pad Up |
| Consumable 2 | D-Pad Down |
| Dive/Submerge | Square Button |
| Swim Quickly/Interaction | X Button (Hold to swim quickly) |
| Surface | Circle Button |
| Sailing Controls | |
| Movement/Steering | Left Analog Stick |
| Look Around | Right Analog Stick |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | R3 |
| Accelerate | X Button |
| Stop | Square Button |
| Disembark | Circle Button |
| Quick Access Menu | L1 |
| Use Quick Access Item | R1 |
| Use Witcher Senses | L2 |
| General Controls Controls | |
|---|---|
| Movement | W, A, S, D |
| Call Horse | X |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | Z |
| Draw/Sheath Steel Sword | 1 |
| Draw/Sheath Silver Sword | 2 |
| Consumable 1 | R |
| Consumable 2 | F |
| Quick Access Menu | Tab |
| Use Quick Access Item | Middle Mouse Button |
| Use Witcher Senses | Hold Right Mouse Button |
| Block/Counter (Combat Only) | Hold Right Mouse Button to Block, tap RMB just before an enemy attack hits to Counter |
| Cast Sign | Q |
| Pause Menu | Escape |
| Game Menu | Backspace |
| Fast Attack | Left Mouse Button |
| Strong Attack | Left Mouse Button+Left Shift |
| Interact | E |
| Sprinting | Hold Left Shift |
| Jump/Climb Obstacles/Roll (Combat Only) | Space Bar |
| Dodge | Double tap of W, A, S or D or Left Alt + (optional) W,S,A,D |
| Roll | Space+(optional) W,S,A,D |
| Quick Save | F5 (While out of combat) |
| Riding Controls Controls | |
| Movement | W, A, S, D |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | Z |
| Draw/Sheath Steel Sword | 1 |
| Draw/Sheath Silver Sword | 2 |
| Consumable 1 | R |
| Consumable 2 | F |
| Quick Access Menu | Tab |
| Use Quick Access Item | Middle Mouse Button |
| Use Witcher Senses (Cannot use while Galloping) | Hold Right Mouse Button |
| Cast Axii Sign | Q |
| Attack/Draw Sword | Left Mouse Button |
| Canter | Left Shift (Hold) |
| Gallop | Left Shift (Tap once, then hold) |
| Jump | Space Bar |
| Mount/Dismount | E |
| Swimming Controls Controls | |
| Movement | W, A, S, D |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | Z |
| Use Witcher Senses | Hold Right Mouse Button |
| Use Quick Access Item | Middle Mouse Button |
| Quick Access Menu | Tab |
| Consumable 1 | R |
| Consumable 2 | F |
| Dive/Submerge | C |
| Swim Quickly | Hold Left Shift |
| Surface/Swim Up | Space Bar |
| Sailing Controls Controls | |
| Movement/Steering | W, A, S, D |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | Z |
| Accelerate | Left Shift |
| Stop | X |
| Disembark | E (Also used to board) |
| Quick Access Menu | Tab |
| Use Quick Access Item | Middle Mouse Button |
| Use Witcher Senses | Hold Right Mouse Button |
| Exploration and Combat Controls | |
|---|---|
| Movement | Left Analog Stick |
| Call Horse | Click Left Analog Stick |
| Look Around | Right Analog Stick |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | Click Right Analog Stick |
| Draw/Sheath Steel Sword | D-Pad Left |
| Draw/Sheath Silver Sword | D-Pad Right |
| Consumable 1 | D-Pad Up |
| Consumable 2 | D-Pad Down |
| Quick Access Menu | Left Button |
| Use Quick Access Item | Right Button |
| Use Witcher Senses | Hold Left Trigger |
| Block/Counter (Combat Only) | Left Trigger |
| Cast Sign | Right Trigger |
| Pause Menu | Back Button |
| Game Menu | Start Button |
| Fast Attack | X Button |
| Strong Attack | Y Button |
| Interact | A Button |
| Sprinting | A Button (Hold to sprint) |
| Jump/Climb Obstacles | B Button |
| Dodge | B Button + (optional) Tilt Left Analog Stick (During Combat) |
| Roll | A Button + (optional) Tilt Left Analog Stick (During Combat) |
| Horse Riding Controls | |
| Movement | Left Analog Stick |
| Look Around | Right Analog Stick |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | Click Right Analog Stick |
| Draw/Sheath Steel Sword | D-Pad Left |
| Draw/Sheath Silver Sword | D-Pad Right |
| Consumable 1 | D-Pad Up |
| Consumable 2 | D-Pad Down |
| Quick Access Menu | Left Button |
| Use Quick Access Item | Right Button |
| Use Witcher Senses (Cannot use while Galloping) | Hold Left Trigger |
| Cast Axii Sign | Right Trigger |
| Attack/Draw Sword | X and Y Buttons |
| Canter | A Button (Hold) |
| Gallop | A Button (Tap once, then hold while moving) |
| Jump | B Button |
| Mount/Dismount | B Button (Hold while standing still or while cantering) |
| Swimming and Diving Controls | |
| Movement | Left Analog Stick |
| Look Around | Right Analog Stick |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | Click Right Analog Stick |
| Use Witcher Senses | Left Trigger |
| Use Quick Access Item | Right Button |
| Quick Access Menu | Left Button |
| Consumable 1 | D-Pad Up |
| Consumable 2 | D-Pad Down |
| Dive/Submerge | X Button |
| Swim Quickly | A Button |
| Interaction | A Button (Hold to swim quickly) |
| Surface | B Button |
| Sailing Controls | |
| Movement/Steering | Left Analog Stick |
| Look Around | Right Analog Stick |
| Lock-On Target/Change Objective | Click Right Analog Stick |
| Accelerate | A Button |
| Stop | X Button |
| Disembark | B Button |
| Quick Access Menu | Left Button |
| Use Quick Access Item | Right Button |
| Use Witcher Senses | Left Trigger |
AnonymousI cant figure out how to set my ability points, like which button Selects and sets them..
- Anonymous
Pressing and holding the touchpad instead of just pressing it will take you directly to the inventory screen. Little time saver!
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
I know how to equip a cross bow/bow, but I have no idea how to put that weapon in my hand and fire it, I know I am a silly old bugger, but plz help
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There are specific combos for each sign including modified ones. Could you add them?
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