Get a grip on Arno's moves! This guide breaks down all the PS4 and Xbox controls for Assassin's Creed Unity, from movement and combat to stealth and special abilities.
Hey there! So, you're diving into the French Revolution with Arno? Awesome choice! Don't worry about the controls too much; if you've played an Assassin's Creed game before, you'll feel right at home. Plus, the game does a great job of walking you through everything as you play. But just in case you want a quick rundown, here's the breakdown of what button does what on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Think of it like this: the core moves haven't changed much from games like Assassin's Creed III. You've got your standard movement, camera control, and inventory access, all pretty intuitive. The game will teach you as you go, but having this handy reference can definitely smooth out those early moments.
| PS4 | XB1 | Standard | In Combat |
| L Analog | L Stick | Character Movement | Character Movement |
| R Analog | R Stick | Camera Movement | Camera Movement |
| D-Pad | D-Pad | Quick Inventory | Quick Inventory |
| X | A | Manual Jumps Climbing | Dodge Staggering Strike |
| O | B | Interact Release / Drop | Parry |
| Square | X | Primary Attack | Primary Attack |
| Triangle | Y | Eagle Vision | Eagle Vision |
| R1 | RB | Use Tool (Hold to Aim) | Use Tool (Hold to Aim) |
| L1 | LB | Ranged Weapon Attack | Ranged Weapon Attack |
| R2 | RT | High Profile Mode | High Profile Mode Fire Weapon (Manual Aim) |
| L2 | LT | Stealth Mode | - |
| R3 | R3 | Reset Camera | Reset Camera |
| L3 | L3 | Reload Ranged Weapon | Reload Ranged Weapon |
| Options | Start | Main Menu | Main Menu |
| Touchpad | Back | Map Button | Map Button |
So yeah, a lot of the buttons pull double duty depending on whether you're just exploring Paris or smack-dab in the middle of a brawl. For example, 'X' on PS4 or 'A' on Xbox is your go-to for jumping and climbing when you're free-running, but in combat, it turns into a dodge or a staggering strike. Similarly, 'O' or 'B' is for interacting with things normally, but it's your parry button when a foe swings at you.
Remember that 'R2'/'RT' puts you in High Profile mode, which is great for looking imposing or lining up a shot with your ranged weapon, while 'L2'/'LT' is your best friend for sneaking around in Stealth Mode. The game's tutorials will highlight these when they become important, but it's always good to have this reference handy so you can focus on Arno's epic story!
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