Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Complete Controls for PC and Controllers

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced brings back one of the best entries in the franchise, with neat tweaks, fully overhauled visuals, and new content. With multiple gameplay systems to get lost in, here are the complete controls for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, whether you’re playing on a controller or keyboard and mouse.

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Complete Controls for Controller

Here are the complete controls for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced if you’re playing with an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

Character Controls

ActionXboxPlayStation
Aim (Hold)LTL2
Shoot / Use Tool / Throw Object / BodyRTR2
Ability Widget (Hold)RTR2
AttackRBR1
Heavy Strike (Hold)RBR1
ParryLBL1
InteractYTriangle
AssassinateYTriangle
Human ShieldYTriangle
TakedownYTriangle
Dodge / RollBCircle
Drop Down / DiveBCircle
Parkour / Jump / Swim UpAX
CrouchXSquare
Eagle Vision (Hold)R3RS
Lock TargetR3RS
Sprint / LungeL3LS
MovementLeft StickLeft Stick
Quick Use – Pistol ReloadLT + YLT + Triangle
Equip PistolsLT + D-Pad UpL2 + D-Pad Up
Equip Smoke BombLT + D-Pad LeftL2 + D-Pad Left
Equip Blow PipeLT + D-Pad DownL2 + D-Pad Down
Equip Rope DartLT + D-Pad RightL2 + D-Pad Right
HealD-Pad UpD-Pad Up
Pathfinder (Hold)D-Pad UpD-Pad Up
Advance Time (Hold)D-Pad RightD-Pad Right
WhistleD-Pad RightD-Pad Right
Quick Use Smoke BombD-Pad DownD-Pad Down
Throw Coins (Hold)D-Pad DownD-Pad Down
Sheathe / Unsheathe (Hold)D-Pad LeftD-Pad Left
Toggle HoodD-Pad LeftD-Pad Left
Location TrackerViewTouchpad
WorldViewTouchpad
Pause MenuMenuOptions
Camera ControlRight StickRight Stick
Toggle HUD (Double Tap)Right Stick (Double Tap)Right Stick (Double Tap)
Photo ModeL3 + R3LS + RS
ActionXboxPlayStation
Naval HintsL3LS
Steer LeftLeft Stick (Left)Left Stick (Left)
Steer RightLeft Stick (Right)Left Stick (Right)
SpyglassR3RS
Spyglass Zoom InRTR2
Spyglass Zoom OutLTL2
Spyglass TagAX
Exit SpyglassBCircle
Blind FireRTR2
Fire Primary WeaponRTR2
Swivel Guns (Hold)RBR1
Aim Mortar (Hold)LBL1
Follow Sea (Hold)YTriangle
Secondary Firing ModeYTriangle
Raise SailsAX
Lower SailsBCircle
Brace (Hold)XSquare
Release Wheel (Hold)BCircle
Toggle ShantiesD-Pad RightD-Pad Right
Pathfinder (Hold)D-Pad UpD-Pad Up
Shanty Wheel (Hold)D-Pad DownD-Pad Down
Cycle Shanty Wheel LeftRight Stick LeftRight Stick Left
Cycle Shanty Wheel RightRight Stick RightRight Stick Right
Ramming AbilityLB + RBL1 + R1

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

Here are the complete controls for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced if you’re playing on keyboard and mouse.

Character Controls

ActionInput
Move ForwardW
Move LeftA
Move BackwardS
Move RightD
Aim (Hold)Right Mouse Button
Shoot / Use ToolLeft Mouse Button
AttackLeft Mouse Button
Heavy Strike (Hold)Left Mouse Button
Lock TargetMiddle Mouse Button
InteractE
TakedownE
Human ShieldE
ParryQ
AssassinateF
Pistol ReloadR
Throw Coins (Hold)G
Quick Use Smoke BombG
Toggle HoodT
Sheathe / Unsheathe (Hold)T
Auto MovementB
Parkour / Jump / Swim UpSpace
Drop Down / DiveLeft Ctrl
Walk (Hold)Left Ctrl
Dodge / RollLeft Alt
CrouchC
Eagle Vision (Hold)V
Sprint / LungeLeft Shift
Pathfinder (Hold)Z
HealZ
Advance Time (Hold)X
WhistleX
Location TrackerTab
Equip Pistols1
Equip Rope Dart2
Equip Smoke Bomb3
Equip Blow Pipe4
Abilities1, 2, 3, 4

Ship Controls

ActionInput
Raise SailsW
Steer LeftA
Lower SailsS
Steer RightD
Aim Primary Weapon (Hold)Right Mouse Button
Fire Primary WeaponLeft Mouse Button
Spyglass TagLeft Mouse Button
Spyglass Zoom InMouse Wheel Up
Cycle Shanty Wheel LeftMouse Wheel Up
Spyglass Zoom OutMouse Wheel Down
Cycle Shanty Wheel RightMouse Wheel Down
Brace (Hold)Space
Use Swivel Gun (Hold)Left Shift
SpyglassF
Toggle ShantiesV
Shanty Wheel (Hold)C
Pathfinder (Hold)Z
Naval HintsX
Ramming AbilityR
Secondary Firing ModeE
Follow Sea (Hold)E
InteractE
Aim Mortar (Hold)Q
Location TrackerTab

Shortcuts

ActionInput
Performance AnalyzerF2
Photo ModeF3
InteractE
Location TrackerTab
Pathfinder (Hold)Z
Quest LogO
InventoryI
CodexP
ShipJ
Toggle HUDBackslash (\)
WorldM
Camera Up
Camera Down
Camera Left
Camera Right

Can You Rebind Controls in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on PC?

Yes, you can completely rebind the controls in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, no matter which input type you’re using.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Controller Support on PC

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has native support for the following controllers and input types on PC:

  • Keyboard and mouse
  • DualSense Controller
  • DualSense Edge Controller
  • DualShock 4 Controller
  • Luna Controller
  • Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
  • Xbox Wireless Controller

This basically covers all mainstream controllers, and the game has proper in-game prompts to reflect the connected controller type. Ubisoft continues to deliver some of the best PC ports in the space, and they always give you plenty of options to tweak and tailor the experience to your needs.

Ali Hashmi

Ali Hashmi is a games journalist, reviewer, and guides writer with over eight years of experience covering the gaming industry across news, reviews, features, walkthroughs, and technical guides. He currently writes for Prima Games and GTA 6 Bible, and has previously contributed to Dot Esports, WhatIfGaming, GameTyrant, and The OuterHaven. With a background in Computer Science and years spent covering PC gaming, Ali has developed a strong focus on performance analysis, optimization, troubleshooting, and in-depth game coverage alongside traditional reviews and features. A longtime fan of action games, Ali spends most of his time obsessing over stylish combat systems, difficult boss fights, immersive sims, and retro shooters that feel like they were pulled straight out of the late ‘90s. When he isn’t replaying Dark Souls for the hundredth time or climbing Ascension levels in Slay the Spire, he’s usually hunting for the next indie game to recommend to everyone around him. His coverage regularly includes AAA releases, indie games, Soulslikes, survival titles, live service games, and technical PC focused guides.