All Hogwarts Legacy Controls List for PC, PlayStation, Xbox

Hogwarts Legacy controls are relatively straightforward. Though the open-world RPG set in the whimsical Wizarding World doesn’t have systems that require overly complicated button combinations or keybindings, it’s possible that you’ll have to look up an input or two during your time in the game just as I did.

Whether you skipped through a tutorial too quickly or just need a refresher, this companion guide lists all of the default Hogwarts Legacy controls for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Since the game isn’t out on Nintendo Switch just yet, those Hogwarts Legacy controls aren’t listed here. We’ll update this guide when they become available. 

Complete Hogwarts Legacy Controls and Keybindings List

All of the listed button inputs and key bindings are the default controls for Hogwarts Legacy on each platform. If you’re wondering how to remap or rebind controls for Hogwarts Legacy, head over to this controller settings guide.

Default Playstation Controls

Gameplay

• Pause: Access Field Guide
• Touchpad: Access Map
• R-Stick: Move Camera
• R-Stick Press: Lock-on
• Left-Stick: Move
• Left-Stick Press: Sprint
• L2: Aim
• L1 Hold: Open Tool Wheel
• L1 Tap: Use tool
• R2 Hold: Activate Spell Set
• R2 Tap: Basic Cast attack
• R2 + Face Buttons: Use actions (Spells from Spell Set)
• R2 + D-Pad Directions: Use assigned Spell Set
• R1: Ancient Magic Throw
• L1+R1: Ancient Magic
• Triangle Hold: Block and Stupify
• Triangle Tap: Protégé
• Circle: Dodge
• X: Jump
• Square: Interact
• D-Pad Up Hold: Quest info
• D-Pad Up Tap: Charmed Compass
• D-pad Down: Heal
• D-Pad Left: Revelio
• D-Pad Right: Spell menu

Broom Controls

• Left-Stick: Move Left and right
• Right-Stick: Move up and down; move camera
• L2: Boost
• R2: Fly (accelerate)
• D-Pad Up Hold: Quest info
• D-Pad Left: Revelio
• D-Pad Right: Broom Controls
• Circle: Dismount

Ground Mounts

• L-Stick: Move
• L-Stick Press: Gallop
• R-Stick: Move camera
• R2: Accelerate
• D-Pad Left: Revelio
• D-Pad Right: Mount Controls
• Circle: Dismount

Flying Mounts

• L-Stick: Move
• L-Stick Hold: Fast flight
• Right-Stick: Move camera
• D-Pad Left: Revelio
• D-Pad Right: Mount Controls
• R2: Fast flight
• Circle: Dismount

Default Xbox Controls

Gameplay

• Pause: Access Field Guide
• View Button: Open Map
• R-Stick: Move Camera
• R-Stick Press: Lock-on
• Left-Stick: Move
• Left-Stick Press: Sprint
• LT: Aim
• LB Hold: Open Tool Wheel
• LB Tap: Use tool
• RT Hold: Activate Spell Set
• RT Tap: Basic Cast attack
• RT + Face Buttons: Use actions (Spells from Spell Set)
• RT + D-Pad Directions: Use assigned Spell Set
• RB: Ancient Magic Throw
• LB+RB: Ancient Magic
• Y Hold: Block and Stupify
• Y Tap: Protégé
• B: Dodge
• A: Jump
• X: Interact
• D-Pad Up Hold: Quest info
• D-Pad Up Tap: Charmed Compass
• D-pad Down: Heal
• D-Pad Left: Revelio
• D-Pad Right: Spell menu

Broom Controls

• Left-Stick: Move Left and right
• Right-Stick: Move up and down; move camera
• LT: Boost
• RT: Fly (accelerate)
• D-Pad Up Hold: Quest info
• D-Pad Left: Revelio
• D-Pad Right: Broom Controls
• B: Dismount

Ground Mounts

• L-Stick: Move
• L-Stick Press: Gallop
• R-Stick: Move camera
• RT: Accelerate
• D-Pad Left: Revelio
• D-Pad Right: Mount Controls
• B: Dismount

Flying Mounts

• L-Stick: Move
• L-Stick Hold: Fast flight
• Right-Stick: Move camera
• D-Pad Left: Revelio
• D-Pad Right: Mount Controls
• RT: Fast flight
• B: Dismount

Default PC Controls and Bindings (Mouse and Keyboard)

On Foot

• Look Right: Turn mouse right or right arrow.
• Look Left: Turn mouse left or left arrow.
• Look Up: Push mouse up or up arrow.
• Look Down: Pull mouse down or down arrow.
• Move Forward: W
• Move Back: S
• Move Right: D
• Move Left: A
• Sprint: Shift
• Walk: C
• Jump: Space

Mounts

• Move Forward: W
• Move Back: S
• Move Right: D
• Move Left: A
• Fly Up: Space
• Fly Down: Control
• Sprint/Fly Faster: Shift
• Walk: C
• Boost/Charge: LMB
• Take Off: Space.
• Dismount: B
• Show Controls: Q

Spells and Actions

• Interact: F
• Basic Cast: LMB
• Heal: G
• Revelio: R
• Compass Path to Objective: V
• Aim: RMB
• Lock On: Caps Lock
• Protego: Q
• Dodge: Control
• Activate Ancient Magic: X
• Cast Spell 1: 1
• Cast Spell 2: 2
• Cast Spell 3: 3
• Cast Spell 4: 4
• Spell Set 1: F1 or 5
• Spell Set 2: F2 or 6
• Spell Set 3: F3 or 7
• Spell Set 4: F4 or 8
• Next Spell Set: Mouse wheel up
• Previous Spell Set: Mouse wheel down
• Ancient Magic Throw: Z
• Break Free Option 1: S
• Break Free Option 2: A
• Break Free Option 3: D
• Break Free Option 4: W

Map

• Move Up: W
• Move Down: S
• Move Right: D
• Move Left: A
• Zoom In: Mouse wheel up or period
• Zoom Out: Mouse wheel down or comma
• Fast Travel: Space
• Set Waypoint: LMB
• Wait: F
• Previous Map: Z
• Next Map: X

Accessing Menus

• Tool Wheel: Tab
• Field Guide: Esc
• Inventory: L
• Gear: I
• Challenges: U
• Quests: J
• Map: M
• Collections: Y
• Owl Post: O
• Spell Selection: T
• Talents: N
• Settings: F10 or P
• Best Management: H

Tool Wheel

• Confirm: LMB
• Select Ground Mount: 1
• Select flying Mount: 2
• Select Broom: 3

Dialog

• Previous Options: Mouse wheel up or W
• Next Option: Mouse wheel down or S
• Skip: RMB
• Confirm: Enter or space
• Cancel: ESC

Features

Wingdarium Leviosa

• Move Up: Mouse up
• Move Down: Mouse down
• Nearer: V
• Further: F
• Rotate Left: Q
• Rotate Right: E

Summoner’s Court

• Expand Rules: K

Beasts

• Confirm Rescue: F
• Cancel Rescue: Esc
• Add Beast to Inventory: F
• Summon Best: T
• Rename Beast: R
• Release Beast: C
• Hide BEast Detail Screen: Space
• Collect Byproduct: F
• Next Beast: D
• Previous Beast: A
• Select Breeding Pair: F

Potions and Herbology

• Collect Potion/Herb: F
• Destroy Potion/Herb: C

Loom

• Upgrade Gear: RMB
• View Traits: F
• Compare: C

Transfiguration

• Confirm: LMB
• Back: Esc
• Toggle Color/Transform: F
• Rotate Clockwise: Mouse wheel up or T
• Rotate Counterclockwise: Mouse wheel down or R
• Action Bar Right: E
• Action Bar Left: Q
• Scale Up: X
• Scale Down: Z
• Disable Snapping: Control
• Undo: Backspace

Mini Games

All Minigames

• Cancel: Esc
• Auto Solve (Story difficulty only): F

Spell Minigame

• Start: Space
• Option 1: Space
• Option 2: F
• Option 3: LMB
• Option 4: RMB

Alohomora Minigame

• Rotate Outer Ring Left: Q
• Rotata Outer Ring Right: E
• Rotate Inner Ring Left: A
• Rotate Inner Ring Right: D

Telescope Minigame

• Aim Right: Mouse Right
• Aim Left: Mouse Left
• Aim Up: Mouse Up
• Aim Down: Mouse Down
• Rotate Clockwise: D
• Rotate Counterclockwise: A
• Zoom Out: S
• Zoom In: W

Parseltongue Minigame

• Move Top Ring Left: Q
• Move Top Ring Right: E
• Move Bottom Ring Left: A
• Move Bottom Ring Right: D

Flying Key Minigame

• Slap Key: Space

Linked Wands Challenge

• Mash Button: Space

Menus

Navigation Menus

• Confirm: Space
• Back: Esc
• Navigate Up: W or up arrow
• Navigate Down: S or down arrow
• Navigate Left: A or left arrow
• Navigate Right: D or right arrow
• Close Screen: End or backspace

Inventory

• Drop Item: C
• Sort Inventory: V
• Use/Equip/Inspect: F
• Change Gear Appearance: F
• Preview Vendor Gear: RMB
• Toggle Hood: RMB

Quests

• Track Quest: RMB
• Toggle Details: C
• Go to Quest Map: F

Field Guide

• Switch Tab Left: Q
• Switch Tab Right: E

Loading Screen

• Previous Hint: A or left arrow
• Next Hint: D or right arrow

Frontend

• Choose Save: F
• Settings/Delete Character: RMB

Those are all of the default Hogwarts Legacy controls for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. For more companion articles, puzzle solutions, and help guides, head over to our Hogwarts Legacy tips and tricks page.