Geralt’s search for Ciri and the Wild Hunt takes him across plains, and through forests, castles, and mountains. He travels by foot, on horseback, and even by boat. He also needs to fight monsters, men, and men who would be monsters if the choice was theirs. Learn how to control Geralt to the fullest, so you’re not fumbling with the controls when a pack of Drowners swarms you.
PC Controls
Exploration and Combat
| Exploration and Combat | 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 | Enter |
| 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, D, orLeft Alt + (optional) W, A, S, D |
| Roll | Space+(optional) W,S,A,D |
| Quick Save | F5 (While out of combat) |
Sailing
| Sailing | 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 |
Horse Riding
| Horse Riding | 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 and Diving
| Swimming and Diving | 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 |
PS4 Controls
Exploration and Combat
| Exploration and Combat | Controls |
|---|---|
| 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 | Hold L2 |
| Block/Counter (Combat Only) | 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
| 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) |
Sailing
| 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 |
Swimming and Diving
| 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 |
Xbox One Controls, Pc Controls (Xbox One Or Xbox 360 Controller)
Exploration and Combat
| 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
| 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) |
Sailing
| 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 |
Swimming and Diving
| 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 |