Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

List of All Controls

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Last updated on: April 25, 2025 01:23 PM

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 List of All Controls
This is a guide on all controller settings and default keybinds in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. See all controls, how to change control settings, and whether to use a keyboard or controller when playing this game.

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All Controls and Keybinds
Can You Change Controls?
Keyboard or Controller?
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All Controls and Keybind Settings

Controller Settings

Button	Keybind
LT	Free Aim mode
RT	Run - Shoot - Gradient Attack
LB	Toggle Walk
RB	Strike - Parry
A	Jump - Melee Attack - QTE
B	Back - Dodge
X	Interact - Skills
Y	Open Expedition Status - Items
Left Stick	Move Forward
Right Stick	Camera
Left Stick (Lift)	Toggle Character - Flee
Right Stick (Lift)	Recenter Camera - Skip Turn
Directional Pad	Upwards will Open Map - Downwards will Camp
Menu Button	Open Expedition Button

Default Keybinds for Keyboards

Exploration Keys

Button	Keybind
W	Move Forward
S	Move Backward
A	Move Left
D	Move Right
E	Interact
Space	Jump - Esquie Take Off
Left Shift	Run - Esquie Boost
Left Ctrl	Toggle Walk
T	Toggle Character
F	Strike
Right Mouse Button	Toggle Free Aim - Fly Down (on Esquie)
Left Mouse Button	Shoot - Fly Up (on Esquie)
C	Recenter Camera
G	Go to Camp
Z	Mount Esquie

Interface

Button	Keybind
Tab	Open Expedition Menu
Q	Open Expedition Status
Q	Heal Party

Battle

Button	Keybind
F	Melee Attack
E	Skills - Skill/Item Third Slot - Parry
W	Items - Skill/Item Second Slot - Gradient Counter
Q	Gradient Attack - Skill/Item First Slot - Dodge
R	Swap Skill Panel
Right Mouse Button	Free Aim Mode
Left Mouse Button	Shoot - Jump Counter
Space	QTE - Jump
A	Target Left
D	Target Right
C	Flee
Tab	Skip Turn

Can You Change Control Settings?

Keyboard Settings Can Be Changed

Keybind settings for the Keyboard and Mouse can be easily switched through the Settings menu. Select the key you wish to change and press the new key you want to use.

Remember to select Apply at the bottom right of the screen to apply any changes you've made.

In-Game Controller Settings Cannot Be Changed

As of release, players cannot change the Xbox controller settings built into the game through the Settings menu.

Should You Use A Keyboard or Controller?

Use Controls You're Most Familiar With

Best Played with a Controller
When opening Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game will give a reminder that the game is ''best played using a controller.''

It's not necessary to use a controller to play this game on PC, however. You should choose whichever you are comfortable using to enjoy the game as much as you can!

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Related Guides

Tips and Tricks Partial

Beginner's Guide

All Tips and Tricks Guides

Gameplay Guides
Turn-Based Combat	Parry and Counter Guide
How to Set Up Camp	How to Upgrade Weapons
How to Save	Weapon Scaling Guide
Leveling Guide	Destroy Paint Spikes
Respec Attributes and Skill Points	How to Break Enemies
How to Flee	Rush Buff Guide
Speed Guide	How to Remove the Damage Cap
Challenge Modifiers	-
Antoine Quiz Guides
All Quiz Answers	When Was the Fracture?
Settings Guides
List of All Controls	-
FAQs
Does Gustave Die?	How to Find A Missing Expeditioner
What is Maelle's Age?	-

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Should You Use A Keyboard or Controller?

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