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Basic Controls & Interface
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

Basic Controls & Interface

Navigate The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition with ease. This guide details XBOX 360 and PC controls for combat, movement, and interface.

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Basic Controls & Interface

Navigate The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition with ease. This guide details XBOX 360 and PC controls for combat, movement, and interface.

This section covers the basic controls for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition on both XBOX 360 and PC. Understanding these controls is crucial for navigating the game effectively, especially given its complexity.

It is recommended to play through the tutorial to familiarize yourself with the controls before starting a new game.

XBOX 360 Controls

ActionButton
Hold to enter/exit tutorial windows; Open Inventory/Journal Panel (use Left/Right Triggers)Back Button
Move Character; Control Cursor in Arm WrestlingLeft Analog Stick
Use Witcher's MedallionLeft Stick Press
Rotate Camera; Select targets during combat; Select dice in dice pokerRight Analog Stick
Collect items; Equip items; Track quest; Talk to NPC; Accept in menus; Quick AttackA Button
Dodge attacks (combo with Left Analog Stick)B Button
Drop items; Cast SignY Button
Sort ItemsLeft Bumper
Sort ItemsRight Bumper
Switch to Journal (in Inventory); Press and hold to open quick menu; Press and hold to target lockLeft Trigger
Switch to Journal (in Inventory); Press and hold to Parry (in combat)Right Trigger
Draw/Sheathe Steel SwordDirectional Pad Left
Draw/Sheathe Silver SwordDirectional Pad Right

PC Controls

ActionKey
MovementWSAD
RunCaps Lock
Walk/RunLeft Shift
Fast AttackLeft Mouse Click
Strong AttackRight Mouse Click
DodgeSpace
BlockE
Lock on TargetAlt
Additional WeaponR
Cast SignQ
AdrenalineX
Sheathe Weapon0
Steel Sword1
Silver Sword2
Next Sign3
Next Item4
Cast Aard5
Cast Yrden6
Cast Igni7
Cast Quen8
Cast Axii9
MedallionZ
Quick MenuLeft CTRL
Special ActionF
Show/Hide HUDH
Character AttributeC
InventoryI
JournalJ
MapM
QuicksaveF5
QuickloadF9
ExitEsc

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