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The Elder Scrolls VI

1. Controls

Navigate the world of The Elder Scrolls VI with ease! This guide breaks down Xbox 360 and PC controls, from movement to menus, ensuring you're ready for any adventure.

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Navigate the world of The Elder Scrolls VI with ease! This guide breaks down Xbox 360 and PC controls, from movement to menus, ensuring you're ready for any adventure.

Hey there! So you're diving into the world of The Elder Scrolls VI? Awesome! Before you get lost in the wilds or find yourself in a sticky situation, let's make sure you know your way around the controller or keyboard. Getting a handle on the controls early will make your journey so much smoother. We'll cover both the Xbox 360 controller and PC keyboard setups, so no worries!

You can actually remap most of these in the options menu, which is super handy if something just doesn't feel right to you. But for now, let's look at the default setups.

Xbox 360 Controls

Movement Controls

ActionControl
MoveLeft Analog Stick
CameraRight Analog Stick
AttackRight Trigger
Power AttackHold Right Trigger and move Left Analog Stick
ActivateA Button
BlockLeft Trigger
Zoom with BowLeft Trigger
CastRight Bumper
Ready WeaponX Button
SneakLeft Stick Press to Toggle
JumpY Button
Change ViewRight Stick Press to Toggle
JournalB Button
WaitBack Button
GrabLeft Bumper
HotkeysDirectional Pad

Menu Controls

ActionControl
Move cursorLeft Stick and Directional Pad
Change MenusLeft and Right Triggers
Move map cursor ArrowRight Stick
HotkeyY Button
Equip/UnequipA Button
SortA Button
Rotate/Zoom Character modelRight Stick

PC Controls

Movement Controls

ActionControl
MoveW, A, S, D
RunLeft Shift
Always RunCaps Lock
CameraMove Mouse
AttackLeft mouse Button
Power AttackHold Left Mouse Button and press Movement Key
ActivateSpace Bar
BlockRight Mouse Button
Zoom with BowRight Mouse Button
CastC
Ready WeaponF
SneakLeft CTRL
JumpE
Change ViewR
JournalTab, F1, F2, F3, F4
WaitT
GrabZ
Hotkeys1-8

Menu Controls

For menus on PC, it's pretty straightforward: you'll use your mouse to scroll through the options and click on whatever you need. Easy peasy!

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