Controls and Skills Guide

This is a guide on the basic controls in Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla). Read on to see the game's controls, how to parkour and climb, and use Odin's Sight in the game!

Basic Controls

On Foot and Basic Combat

Function	Control
Walk/Run	Press and Hold for faster Run
Camera Movement
Lock-On to Target	Press
Interact with Environment
Dodge/Roll	Hold to Roll
Crouch
Light Attack
Heavy Attack
Parry
Aim Bow	Hold
Prepare Melee Ability	Hold
Prepare Ranged Ability	Hold
Parry
Aim Bow
Use Heal Rations

Useful Controls

Parkour and Climbing

Function	Control
Jump Over/Climb	+

Obstacles in your way can be passed over, and almost everything can be climbed.

Simply press X and move the Left Analog Stick towards your chosen direction; any obstacles will be passed over or climbed automatically.

Function	Control
Hang/Drop

Odin's Sight

Odin's Sight highlights nearby points of interest such as enemies, quest objectivs, mysteries and wealth.

Function	Control
Use Odin's Sight	Hold

Raven's Eye-View

Using your Raven gives you a broader view of your environment, allowing you to see Points of Interest, Wealth, Mysteries, and Quests.

Function	Control
Use Raven's Eye-View
Move Raven
Camera Movement
Boost Flight Speed
Place Marker
Remove all Markers

Swimming

When in bodies of water, you may choose to conceal yourself by diving, or simply choose to explore underwater areas.

Function	Control
Dive
Swim Down	Hold
Swim Up	Hold
Lunge	Press

Horse Riding

Horse Riding is an essential mode of transportation that you can use to quickly navigate around the map.

Function	Control
Call your Horse	Hold
Mount your Horse
Movement/Gallop	Press for faster Gallop
Dismount

Sailing

Sailing is a good method to explore. You primarily get to travel by Longship, which you can also use to go out on Raids.

Function	Control
Movement
Open/Close Sail	Hold
Aim/Fire Bow	+ +
Take Command
Leave Command	Hold
Follow Coast/River

Techniques

Quick Actions Wheel

Function	Control
Access the Quick Actions Wheel
Quick Actions Wheel Navigation	Towards chosen Action

The Quick Action Wheel contains a number of Actions that are otherwise not tied to specific buttons. Actions such as Raiding, equipping your Torch, and Meditating can be accessed through this menu.

Faster Climbing

It's possible to quickly climb over walls and other climbable objects.

Press the 'X' button to quickly ascend over things.

Jumping from a Horse

You can quickly dismount your Horse and immediately go running or enter a combat stance.

To do this, you must press the 'O' and then the 'X' button. You will jump in the direction you are facing.

Tagging Enemies

Stealth is one of the key factors to be considered when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

While in Raven's Eye-View, you can use it to tag enemies, allowing you to see stealthy paths towards your objective.

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