Crimson Desert Controls Reference

Works in 3 stages. Tap X (PS5) / A (Xbox) / Shift (PC) → jog. Double-tap (XX / AA / Shift×2) → full sprint (costs stamina). After entering sprint, you can release the button and sprinting continues, freeing your right thumb for camera control.

Hold L1 (PS5) / LB (Xbox) / Q (PC) to enter guard stance. While guarding, press X+X (PS5) / A+A (Xbox) / Shift+Shift (PC) to chain into the Charge skill — rushing forward with shield raised.

Press L3 (PS5) / LS (Xbox) / C (PC) to crouch, slide while running, or dodge roll in combat. Time your roll to enemy attacks to avoid damage.

Press D-pad Right (PS5/Xbox) or the 2 key (PC) to sheathe your weapon.

Press D-pad Up (PS5/Xbox) or the 1 key (PC) to call your horse.

Tap L1 (PS5) / LB (Xbox) / hold RMB (PC) for soft lock-on. Hold L1 / LB / R (PC) for hard lock-on.

Hold L2 (PS5) / LT (Xbox) / RMB (PC) to enter ranged aim mode and fire. While aiming, press R2/RT/RMB for a Charged Shot.

Unlock via story progression, then activate with L3 (PS5) / LS (Xbox) / C (PC). Enables Flight (fly button), Winch, Aerial Maneuver, and other Axiom Force skills. The fly button activates automatically after triggering Axiom Force.

While aiming, press ○ (PS5) / B (Xbox) / F (PC) or release L2/LT/RMB to cancel the bow aim.

While aiming, press R2 (PS5) / RT (Xbox) / RMB (PC) to charge wind power and fire a powerful Charged Shot.

Double-tap X (PS5) / A (Xbox) / Shift (PC) to enter full sprint. On PC, Num Lock can be used to lock auto-run.

No. Hold R1/RB (normal attack) or R2/RT (heavy attack) and combo attacks execute automatically. Button mashing can break combo chains due to missed inputs — hold is recommended.

Press L1 (PS5) / LB (Xbox) / Tab (PC) outside combat to enter Observe Mode, letting you interact with nearby objects (pick up, throw, etc.). In combat, the same button jumps to the targeted location.

Press and hold L3 (PS5) / LS (Xbox) / V (PC) in the inventory to switch to list view, which groups similar item types together.

Mounted attack: RB (Xbox) / R1 (PS5) / LMB (PC). Tilt L-stick to change attack direction (left/right). RT (Xbox) / R2 (PS5) / RMB (PC) performs a horse rear kick.

Bond Lv.2: Gallop · Lv.3: Drift + Rear Kick · Lv.4: Full Sprint · Lv.5: Swimming + Quick Start + Double Jump. Movement speed also increases with each level.

Hold the menu button (Options / ☰) to reveal a shortcut list on the right side of the screen. Use D-pad up/down to open the map directly, skipping the inventory-to-map transition.

For visored helmets, re-select the helmet in the equipment screen to toggle the visor up/down. Not all helmets support this. There is currently no option to hide helmets in cutscenes.

Go to Settings → Accessibility to remap buttons. Note: in-game UI won't update to reflect changes, which can be confusing. Recommended: change only 1–2 buttons. DualSense Edge users: mapping L3/R3 to back buttons is a popular setup.

While blocking (hold L1/LB/Q), press △ (PS5) / Y (Xbox) / F (PC) to perform a shield bash that staggers enemies. Great for breaking enemy guards and creating openings.

Press R3 (PS5) / RS (Xbox) / V (PC) to activate Vision mode. Interactable objects, enemy weak points, and gatherable items in the area will be highlighted.

Outside combat, press L1 (PS5) / LB (Xbox) / Space (PC) to enter observe mode and select a jump target. In combat, the same button leaps toward the target. Double Jump can be unlocked via skill points. (※ Patch 1.00.03 improved jump responsiveness — now triggers on button press, not release)

Unlock Flight from the Axiom Force skill tree to fly. Activate Axiom Force with L3 (PS5) / LS (Xbox) / C (PC), then Flight engages. Swift Flight unlocks at Flight Lv.2 for faster flying.

Press D-pad Right (PS5/Xbox) / F3 (PC) to eat food. Hold to select food type. Cooked food heals 3× more than raw ingredients, so always carry cooked meals.

Keyboard/mouse shortcuts were significantly expanded. Jump responsiveness improved (instant on press), minigame difficulty lowered (archery contest, arm wrestling), and a Watch function was added. Pad users may not notice much difference, but KB/M players report major control improvements.