Controls Guide

This is a comprehensive guide on the controls for Nintendo Switch in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (EoW). Learn more about the general controls, controls related to echoes and bind, as well as controls during the Swordfighter Form in here!

General Controls

Controls for Nintendo Switch

Key	Function
A	Interact Dive
B	Jump Swim Up
X	Bind
Y	Summon Echo
D-Pad Left	Select Automatons (Hold) Switch Automatons
D-Pad Right	Select Echoes (Hold) Switch Echoes
D-Pad Up	Enter Swordfighter Form
D-Pad Down	None
R	Spin Reverse Bond
L	Select Echoes End Swordfighter Form
ZR	Learn Echo Erase Echo (Hold) Erase All Echoes Release Bind
ZL	Lock-On Select Bind Target
Left Joystick	Move Character
Right Joystick	Move Camera

Exploration Controls

All Exploration Controls

Key	Function
A	Dive
B	Swim Up
R	Spin

Press A to Dive While Swimming

While swimming, pressing the A button makes Zelda dive to reach lower depths. This allows her to obtain items such as rupees submerged underwater.

Press B to Resurface While Swimming

While swimming, press the B button to swim upwards. On shallower depths, Zelda can continually swim upwards until she reaches the surface of the water.

Press R to Spin

Pressing the R button will unleash a spinning motion, which can be used to cut grass. This movement does not deal damage to enemies.

Echo Controls

All Echo Controls

Echo-Related Controls
Y	Summon Echo
D-Pad Right	(Hold) Switch Echoes
L	Select Echoes
ZR	Learn Echo Erase Echo (Hold) Erase All Echoes

Press Y to Summon an Echo

Pressing the Y button summons the selected echo. The echo will appear in the direction Zelda is facing.

Hold the Right D-Pad to Switch Echoes

Holding the Right D-Pad opens a menu to select the active echo. The game pauses during selection, giving leeway to strategize while in the selection screen.

Press ZR Near an Echo to Erase It

Approach a summoned echo and press ZR to erase it. Echoes have a triangle floating above them, and pressing ZR near one will undo its summoning.

Bind and Reverse Bond Controls

All Bind and Reverse Bond Controls

Bind-Related Controls
X	Bind
ZR	Release Bind
R	Reverse Bond

Press X to Bind

Pressing the X button Binds to a target, forcing it to follow Zelda's movements. Bind may be used on select objects, mobs, and summoned Echoes.

Use ZL to Select Bind Target

ZL	Select Bind Target

Pressing the ZL Button triggers Lock-on, allowing selection of targets to use Bind on. Use the ZL button to specify the Bind target when multiple entities are present.

Release Bind with ZR Button

Pressing the ZR Button during Bind will release the entity. When entities are released from Bind, they are subject to game physics, allowing enemies and objects to fall off cliffs or into holes.

Press the R Button During Bind to Reverse Bond

Pressing the R button during Bind will trigger Reverse Bond, forcing Zelda to follow the entity's movements. Reverse Bond can be used to follow along moving objects or enable flight when bound to a flying echo.

Swordfighter Form Controls

All Swordfighter Form Controls

Controls During Swordfighter Form
B	High Jump
Y	Attack (Hold) Spin Attack
D-Pad Up	End Swordfighter Form
L	End Swordfighter Form
ZL	Defend

Press Y to Attack and Hold to Charge a Spin Attack

During Swordfighter Form, pressing the Y Button makes Zelda attack with the Mysterious Sword. Holding the Y Button will unleash a Spin Attack that deals damage in a radius.

Note: Echo and Bind Related controls are disabled during Swordfighter Form.

Press Y After Jumping For a Vertical Slash

A high jump with the B Button followed by an attack with the Y Button unleashes a vertical slash.

Press ZL to Defend

Pressing the ZL Button during the Swordfighter Form makes Zelda defend with her shield. Use this button to defend from incoming attacks.

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Tips & Tricks

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