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This guide gives an explanation of various controls found in Horizon Forbidden West (HFW). Read on to learn about the various control scheme available during various parts of the game.
List of Contents
While a standard control scheme is set upon stating the game, you are free to change to control scheme to suit your needs at any time.
You can change the Control scheme in the choosing Settings in the Menu and choosing Controls.
Function | Button (Default) |
---|---|
Dodge/ Shieldwing Deactivation/ Swan Dive | ![]() |
Jump/ Grapple | ![]() |
Focus Tag Part/ Use (Prompt) | ![]() |
Shieldwing Activation/ Toggle Quick Swap Targets | ![]() |
Move | ![]() |
Sprint Toggle | ![]() |
Adjust Camera | ![]() |
Focus Activate | ![]() |
Weapon Wheel | ![]() |
Aim | ![]() |
Valor Surge (while Using Weapon Wheel)/ Melee Light Attack | ![]() |
Focus Tag/ Pry/ Melee Heavy Attack | ![]() |
Heal/ Refill Pouch | ![]() |
Tool/ Weapon Technique/ Override Mode Shift Left | ![]() |
Tool Use/ Hold to open Hunter's Kit | ![]() |
Tool/ Weapon Technique/ Override Mode Shift Right | ![]() |
Open Menu | ![]() |
Function | Button (Default) |
---|---|
Equip Pullcaster | ![]() |
Concentration | ![]() |
Use Weapon Technique | ![]() |
Primary Fire | ![]() |
Pause Game | ![]() |
Open Menu | ![]() |
Function | Button (Default) |
---|---|
Swim Ascend | ![]() |
Swim Descend | ![]() |
Pause Game | ![]() |
Open Menu | ![]() |
Function | Button (Default) |
---|---|
Mount Brake | ![]() |
Jump/ Grapple | ![]() |
Focus Tag Part/ Use (Prompt) | ![]() |
Mount Duck Rider (Race Only)/ Mount/ Dismount | ![]() |
Aim Behind Toggle (Race Only) | ![]() |
Mount Light Melee Attack | ![]() |
Rider Recovery (Race Only)/ Mount Heeavy Melee Attack | ![]() |
Pause Game | ![]() |
Open Menu | ![]() |
List of Controls and How to Change
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