Mastering Link's movement and interactions is crucial for survival in Hyrule. Here's a breakdown of the default controls:
- Left Stick: Move Link
- Right Stick: Control Camera
- A Button: Interact, Confirm, Pick Up
- B Button: Cancel, Run (hold)
- X Button: Jump
- Y Button: Attack
- ZL Button: Lock-on, Shield Guard
- ZR Button: Draw Bow, Throw (with weapon equipped)
- L Button: Whistle (call horse), Use Runes (hold)
- R Button: Throw Weapon (hold and release)
- Up D-Pad: Select Runes
- Left D-Pad: Select Shields
- Right D-Pad: Select Weapons
- Down D-Pad: Select Bows
- + Button: Open Inventory/Pause Menu
- - Button: Open Map
Experiment with these controls early on to get a feel for Link's agility and combat capabilities. Remember that many actions are context-sensitive.