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Controller Layouts
Total War: Warhammer III

Controller Layouts

Explore the definitive guide to Total War: Warhammer III controller layouts. Understand every action and button prompt to dominate the battlefield with precision and efficiency.

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Controller Layouts

Explore the definitive guide to Total War: Warhammer III controller layouts. Understand every action and button prompt to dominate the battlefield with precision and efficiency.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the controller layouts for Total War: Warhammer III. Understanding these controls is crucial for effective gameplay, allowing you to manage your armies, navigate the campaign map, and execute complex battle strategies with ease.

ActionButton
Move CameraLeft Analog Stick
Rotate CameraRight Analog Stick
Select Unit/ArmyA Button (Xbox) / X Button (PlayStation)
Deselect Unit/ArmyB Button (Xbox) / Circle Button (PlayStation)
Confirm Action / Order UnitA Button (Xbox) / X Button (PlayStation)
Cancel Action / BackB Button (Xbox) / Circle Button (PlayStation)
Open Unit/Army InformationY Button (Xbox) / Triangle Button (PlayStation)
Open Campaign MenuStart Button / Options Button
Zoom In/OutLeft Trigger + Right Analog Stick Up/Down
Rotate Unit FormationLeft Trigger + Right Analog Stick Left/Right
Group Selected UnitsLeft Bumper (Xbox) / L1 Button (PlayStation)
Select Next Unit GroupRight Bumper (Xbox) / R1 Button (PlayStation)
Open Quick Select MenuD-Pad Down
End TurnD-Pad Right
Open DiplomacyD-Pad Left
Open Lord/Hero SkillsD-Pad Up
Special Ability 1X Button (Xbox) / Square Button (PlayStation)
Special Ability 2Y Button (Xbox) / Triangle Button (PlayStation)
Special Ability 3B Button (Xbox) / Circle Button (PlayStation)
Special Ability 4A Button (Xbox) / X Button (PlayStation)
Toggle FormationLeft Trigger
Toggle StanceRight Trigger
Open Building Menu (Settlement)Left Bumper (Xbox) / L1 Button (PlayStation)
Open Recruitment Menu (Settlement)Right Bumper (Xbox) / R1 Button (PlayStation)

This table covers the primary controls for both campaign and battle modes. Specific abilities and stances may vary depending on the faction, lord, or unit type.

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