All Combat Controls in Tears of the Kingdom: In Of

Learn all combat controls in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including melee attacks, bow usage, parrying, special moves like Flurry Rush, and item throwing.

This guide details the combat controls and special attack maneuvers available in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Understanding these controls is crucial for effectively engaging enemies and mastering combat scenarios.

Action	Controls
Melee Attack	Press
Spinning/Charged Attack	Hold (stamina dependent)
Throw Weapon	Press to aim then release to throw
Use Bow	Draw bow by holding , then release the button to loose your arrow
Target Enemy/ Raise Shield	Press/hold
Parry	Ready Shield > Parry
Sidehop	Target enemy > Strafe > Jump
Backflip	Target enemy > Backpedal > Jump
Select weapon/ Select bow	Press +
Select shield/ Select arrow	Press +

TotK Special Attacks

Beyond basic attacks, Tears of the Kingdom offers several special moves that enhance combat effectiveness:

Charged Spin Attack

Holding down performs a spin attack. The longer the button is held, the more powerful the attack. This move consumes a significant amount of stamina, so manage your stamina wheels carefully to avoid becoming vulnerable.

Flurry Rush Attack

When targeting an enemy, perfectly dodging an incoming attack using a sidehop or backflip triggers a Flurry Rush. Rapidly pressing the button during this slowed-time period allows for a rapid series of attacks, dealing substantial damage.

Headshot/Eyeshot

Hitting an enemy in the head, or specifically their eye (as with Hinox), with an arrow from your bow results in a critical hit. This deals extra damage and can stun the enemy.

Jump/Flying Attack

While in the air (jumping or paragliding), attacking an enemy on the ground will cause Link to slam down, dealing extra damage and potentially stunning them.

Shooting in the Air

You can fire your bow while airborne. While paragliding, equipping your bow slows down time, allowing you to shoot multiple arrows. The duration of this slowed period is dependent on your available stamina.

Throwing Items

In Tears of the Kingdom, throwable items like Bomb Flowers and Fire Fruit can be used offensively. To throw an item, press then press on the d-pad to access your inventory of throwable objects. This replaces the Bomb ability from previous titles.