The controls have not changed significantly since Assassin's Creed III, so you shouldn't have too much trouble if you played the previous games. That being said, the game will introduce the use of all controls through gameplay tutorials.
| PS3/PS4 | Xbox | Wii U | Standard | Battle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Analog | L Stick | L Stick | Character Movement | Character Movement |
| Kill Streak Aiming | ||||
| R Analog | R Stick | R Stick | Camera Movement | Camera Movement |
| D-Pad | D-Pad | D-Pad | Quick Inventory | Quick Inventory |
| X | A | B | Manual Jumps | Break Defense |
| Fast Walk | ||||
| O | B | A | Interact | Counter |
| Release/Drop | ||||
| Square | X | Y | Primary Attack | Primary Attack |
| Triangle | Y | X | Secondary Attack | Secondary Attack |
| R1/R2 (PS4) | RT | ZR | High Profile | Exit Combat Mode |
| L1/L2 (PS4) | LT | ZL | Manual Aim | Manual Aim |
| R2/R1 (PS4) | RB | R | Collectibles Button | - |
| L2/L1 (PS4 | LB | L | Reload | Reload |
| R3 | R3 | R3 | Reset Camera | Reset Camera |
| L3 | L3 | L3 | Eagle Vision | Eagle Vision |
| Start | Start | Start | Pause | Pause |
| Select | Back | Select | Map Button | - |
See the Naval Basics section for controls on the ship.
