Controls in Crimson Desert are the input mechanics that players can use to move the character, move the camera, perform various combat moves, interact with the environment and its inhabitants. Learn the controls to master the movement of the game, navigate through the game's challenges, and perform seamless combat combos. This page will detail all the controls for each of the available platforms.
| Button | Input |
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Aim/Shoot Ranged Weapon |
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Guard/Aim Lantern |
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Summon Horse Quick Slot 1 (Freesword) |
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Sheathe Weapon Quick Slot 2 (Gear) |
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Eat Food Quick Slot 3 (Food) |
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Hard Lock |
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Move |
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Axiom Force Crouch/Slide |
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Move Camera |
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Force Palm |
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Change Camera |
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Strong Attack |
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Weak Attack |
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Kick Unarmed Attack |
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Roll Press O twice for Evasion |
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Jump |
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Run Press X twice to Sprint |
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Map Menu |
stick to move.
Use the stick to rotate the camera.
Press the to toggle between camera perspectives.
button to block with your shield.
Press the or button to attack with your main weapon
Press the button to use Evasion.
Press the button to punch or kick.
Press the button to lock the camera onto an enemy.
button near a person or object. This will allow you to interact with them in various ways.
You can run and move quickly by consuming Stamina. Press the button repeatedly while moving to run.
button to jump, and press the button while running to jump farther.
button while looking at a target, then press the button to jump to that location.
button while standing next to a wall to jump up and climb it.
stick toward the wall after jumping to cling to it.
While clinging, use the stick to move along the wall. Climbing consumes Stamina.
Press the button to crouch.
Press the button to roll.
Press the button in certain locations to shine the lantern and reveal hidden secrets.
Hold the button and use the stick to select the lantern, then release the button to turn it on and off.
Hold the button with the lantern lit and your weapons sheathed to cast a beam from it.
button while running to slide.
Sliding on slopes increases speed and distance.
button to fire an arrow immediately.
Hold the button to aim and release the button to fire the arrow.
Hold the button to aim and press the button to pick up the object.
Press the button to aim at a location to place it, then press the button to put it down.
button repeatedly to follow them.
Blinding Flash: Hold the + buttons then press .
Hold down the + buttons to assume the Blinding Flash stance.
Aim: Move the stick to target your objective.
While holding the button, press the button again to begin concentrating light.
Keep holding the button until the device activates.
button to mount your horse and press to dismount.
Press the button to go faster.
Press the button to call your horse.
Defending against enemy attacks also consumes Stamina. Blocking heavy attacks results in higher Stamina consumption; if your stamina is fully depleted while guarding, your defense will break, and you will take damage. Certain equipment effects can reduce the Stamina consumed by defending.
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