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All controls for Hogwarts Legacy (PC, PS5, Xbox)

Here are all the controls you need to know to get started on your Hogwarts adventure!

Abby Smith

Published: Feb 20, 2023 10:56 am

Once you have your wand at the ready and your spells organized, you'll be all ready to set off on your Hogwarts Legacy adventure. However, you'll probably want to brush up on all the controls before you do, so you know just how to interact and navigate the world. All platforms are a little bit different, but once you start playing, you'll pick it up in no time.

All PC, PS5, and Xbox Controls for Hogwarts Legacy

You can check your controls on your platform at any time by opening the Field Guide menu and switching over to the Settings tab. It will be on the left side third buttons away from the bottom.

While Xbox and PlayStation controls aren't too much different, PC has a whole lot more options due to their being more buttons to press. It also happens to be one of the only platforms you can rebind keys. Here are all the defaults controls for each:

All Xbox Controls in Hogwarts Legacy

Gameplay:

Menu Button: Access Field Guide
View Button: Access Map
LB + RB: Ancient Magic
(HOLD) LT: Aim
(HOLD) LB: Open Tool Wheel
(TAP) LB: Use Tool
(HOLD) RT: Activate Spell Set
(TAP) RT: Basic Cast
RT + A, B, Y, X: Use Actions
RT + D-pad: Select Spell Set

RB: Ancient Magic Throw
(TAP) Y: Protego
(HOLD) Y: Block and Stupefy
B: Perform Dodge Roll
A: Perform Jump
X: Interact
(TAP) D-pad Up: Charmed Compass
(HOLD) D-pad Up: Quest Info
D-pad Down: Heal
D-pad Left: Revelio
D-pad Right: Spell Menu
RS: Move Camera
RS In: Enable and Disable Lock On
LS: Move Avatar
LS In: Sprint

Broom Controls:

LS: Move left and right
RS: Move up and down, Move Camera
LT: Boost
RT: Accelerate
(HOLD) D-pad Up: Quest Info
D-pad Left: Revelio
D-pad Right: Broom Controls
B: Dismount

Ground Mount:

LS: Move Avatar
LS In: Sprint
RS: Move Camera
RT: Accelerate
D-pad Left: Revelio
D-pad Right: Mount Controls
B: Dismount

Flying Mount:

LS: Move Avatar
LS In: Fast Flight
RS: Move Camera
D-pad Left: Revelio
D-pad Right: Mount Controls
RT: Fast Flight
A: Take Off
B: Dismount

Related: How to jump in Hogwarts Legacy

All PS5 Controls in Hogwarts Legacy

Gameplay:

Pause/Options: Access Field Guide
Touchpad: Access Map
L1 + R1: Ancient Magic
(HOLD) L2: Aim
(HOLD) L1: Open Tool Wheel
(TAP) L1: Use Tool
(HOLD) R2: Activate Spell Set
(TAP) R2: Basic Cast
R2 + X, O, Triangle, Square: Use Actions
R2 + D-pad: Select Spell Set

R1: Ancient Magic Throw
(TAP) Triangle: Protego
(HOLD) Triangle: Block and Stupefy
O: Perform Dodge Roll
X: Perform Jump
Square: Interact
(TAP) D-pad Up: Charmed Compass
(HOLD) D-pad Up: Quest Info
D-pad Down: Heal
D-pad Left: Revelio
D-pad Right: Spell Menu
RS: Move Camera
RS In: Enable and Disable Lock On
LS: Move Avatar
LS In: Sprint

Broom Controls:

LS: Move left and right
RS: Move up and down, Move Camera
L2: Boost
R2: Accelerate
(HOLD) D-pad Up: Quest Info
D-pad Left: Revelio
D-pad Right: Broom Controls
O: Dismount

Ground Mount:

LS: Move Avatar
LS In: Sprint
RS: Move Camera
R2: Accelerate
D-pad Left: Revelio
D-pad Right: Mount Controls
O: Dismount

Flying Mount:

LS: Move Avatar
LS In: Fast Flight
RS: Move Camera
D-pad Left: Revelio
D-pad Right: Mount Controls
R2: Fast Flight
X: Take Off
O: Dismount

Related: How to rebind controller buttons in Hogwarts Legacy

All PC Controls in Hogwarts Legacy

Gameplay:

Mouse Left and Right, Up and Down/Arrow Keys: Move Camera
WASD: Move Avatar
Shift: Sprint
C: Walk
Spacebar: Jump
Tab: Tool Wheel
Esc: Acess Field Guide
F: Interact

Tool Wheel:

LMB: Confirm
1: Select Ground Mount
2: Select Flying Mount
3: Select Broom

Inventory:

C: Drop Item
V: Sort Inventory
F: Use/Inspect/Equip
F: Change Gear Appearance
F: Confirm Purchase
M2: Preview Vendor Gear
M2: Toggle Hood

Spells/Actions:

F: Interact
M1: Basic Cast
G: Heal
R: Revelio
V: Compass Path to Objetive
M2: Aim
Caps Lock: Lock On
Q: Protego
Ctrl: Dodge
X: Activate Ancient Magic

1: Cast Spell 1
2: Cast Spell 2
3: Cast Spell 4
4: Cast Spell
F1 or 5: Spell Set 1
F2 or 6: Spell Set 2
F3 or 7: Spell Set 3
F4 or 8: Spell Set 4
Mouse Wheel: Next & Previous Spell Set
Z: Ancient Magic Throw
S: Break Free Option 1
A: Break Free Option 2
D: Break Free Option 3
W: Break Free Option 4

Mounts:

WASD: Move Avatar
Spacebar: Fly Up
Ctrl: Fly Down
Shift: Sprint/Accelerate
C: Walk
M1: Boost Charge
Spacebar: Take Off
B: Dismount
Q: Show Controls

Beasts:

F: Confirm Rescue
ESC: Cancel Rescue
F: Add beast to Inventory
T: Summon Beast
R: Rename Beast:
C: Release Beast
Spacebar: Hide Beast Detail Screen
F: Collect Byproduct
D: Next Beast
A: Previous Beast
F: Select Breeding Pair

Here are all the controls you need to know to get started. Remember, you can check them anytime in your Settings menu and rebind them to your liking if you're on the proper platform. Put your skills to practice and you'll be a pro in no time.